Construction of IKC De Brug begins
The school board and the municipality had clear sustainability goals for the new school building. It had to be completely self-sufficient in terms of energy consumption, and it had to be built using as many bio-based materials as possible. A key decision was to use a timber frame structure.
The façade is made of brickwork in a header bond because it is robust and durable. As a result, it will not be immediately obvious from the outside that the building is timber-framed, but the surprise will be even greater when you enter the building. Inside, the wooden trusses, beams and columns have been left visible as far as possible.
The roof is completely covered with vegetation and the solar panels are mainly positioned on the high volume of the gymnasium. With its green roofs, the school also meets high sustainability standards and is a visible example in the neighbourhood.
Situated in the middle of the site, the building is surrounded by greenery on all sides. The green entrance plaza will be on the north side, and there will be play areas for the youngest and older children on the east and west sides. The façade on the north side (village side) refers to the village character with its roof shape and is given a playful character by its slight curve. The south façade (polder side) has a sturdier appearance, giving the building a recognisable silhouette from a distance.
Encouraging collaboration and multifunctional use
The strength of the IKC is that all three partners are already close to each other in the current location and therefore know each other well. In the new building, we are encouraging even more connection and collaboration by organising the different parties around a central heart. All classrooms will have a transition zone to the heart to maintain peace and order in the classrooms.
In the heart of the building there will be space for multi-functional uses such as the teaching kitchen, library and stage. By connecting the gym to the heart, the building will be able to accommodate larger celebrations such as the arrival of Santa Claus or a joint Christmas dinner.