Zeeburger Montessori school – Montessori philosophy and limited (public) space, creativity with sidewalks and multifunctional areas
Project information
Year: 2021
Status: Construction Completed
Location: Amsterdam Oost, The Netherlands
Surface: 770 m2
Client: Gemeente Amsterdam Stadsdeel Oost
Team: Renet Korthals Altes
Partners & Collaborators: Emma van Helden
Description
How to combine a greener and climate proof schoolyard with intensive use and maintenance requirements in public space? Together with Emma van Helden, we designed a strong zig zag creating seatings, planters and an outdoor class.
Challenge
Combining the school’s vision & wishes (free play, outdoor class, planting and trees) with requirements for Amsterdam’s public space on a relatively small space and a sidewalk with underground infrastructure..
Process
Intensive process, with regular communication to meet both the requirements of Amsterdam municipality and of the school : teachers, head of school and board.
Result
PLANTS and TREES will follow in NOVEMBER!
Strong multifunctional urban elements – a zigzag and cilinders – to protect plants, shrubs and trees, to wait or follow outdoor classes, and to divide the space : uniquely woodchips were allowed in public space due to these high surroundings
Integrated fence with bike-parking.
Longitudinal sidewalk play elements on a sidewalk which is closed off during recess.