Markt Garmisch-Partenkirchen Primary and Middle School at Gröben

The design of the new school in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is shaped by its Alpine context: a series of small, gabled volumes with north–south pitched roofs creates a dynamic roofscape that echoes both the fine-grained urban fabric and the silhouette of the surrounding mountains. These roof forms not only respond to the local scale but also enhance the spatial quality of the classrooms beneath.

Oriented along Maximilianstraße, the new primary school carefully preserves existing trees on site. Together with the middle school, it shares a centrally located entrance that connects to common areas—assembly hall, catering kitchen, specialist classrooms, and administration—while allowing both schools independent access without overlapping circulation.

The eastern wing accommodates the all-day school (OGTS) with a separate parent pick-up zone. A new triple sports hall is connected via an underground corridor and is fully accessible through a central elevator.

The first floor includes three autonomous primary school clusters and two middle school classrooms, each with dedicated cloakrooms and sanitary facilities.

Constructed as a hybrid system—concrete core, timber-frame façades, and wooden roof structures—the building uses local materials and emphasizes sustainability. An energy concept based on rooftop photovoltaics and air-source heat pumps enables self-sufficient heating. Intelligent, sensor-controlled window ventilation ensures energy-efficient and demand-based fresh air supply.