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PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNE FRANK

H. HERTZBERGER, 1992-1994, Rozenstraat 36, Papendrecht

ARCHITECT(URAL OFFICE):
Herman Hertzberger
Architectuurstudio Herman Hertzberger

BUILDING TYPE:
Buildings for education

This primary school is the cornerstone of a larger, as yet undeveloped site. Its eight classes are arranged in pairs in two volumes set in a L-shape. A third, taller element contains the remaining facilities. Together these three volumes enfold a central hall with large stairs laid out like an amphitheatre where all activities converge. The central portion is covered with a pair of curved roof planes; large areas of glass admit abundant daylight into the hall. The shape of roof, the details and the constructivist stair are arguably preliminary studies for two of Hertzberger's larger-scale projects, the https://www.architectureguide.nl/project/item/prj_id/1059" class="inline_link">Chassé Theatre and the https://www.architectureguide.nl/project/item/prj_id/1058" class="inline_link">library in Breda.