This contemporary school refurbishment in Prague by Ecoten Architects was designed with the involvement of all stakeholders from the outset: client, architect, general designer, and representatives from the school, both teachers and students, were all able to give their input.
Vertical Siberian larch wood and dark gray Swisspearl fiber cement panels are the dominant materials of the façades. These robust materials have been chosen to complement and contrast with one another. Climbing vines are intended to integrate the school building into the surrounding verdant environment and provide shade for the windows. In terms of its green credentials, the carbon positive school received the highest SBToolCZ certificate. With its innovative timber curtain façade resulting from research at CTU in Prague—used for the first time—the building envelope complies with passive house standards.