Vertical Extension and Refurbishment of Collège Rousseau
Architect: Burckhardt
Year: 2024
Location: Genève, Switzerland
Category: Educational / Educational
Status: Unbuilt
About
The heritage- protected Collège Rousseau in Geneva, built in 1969 by Alain Ritter, is a remarkable example of Brutalism. Not only did the building's condition require refurbishment, but an extension was also needed to cope with the increased of students. Burckhardt won the architectural design competition in 2018 with a proposal that emphasizes continuity and yet breaks with it: From the outside, the added story extends the existing façade with its striking relief of finished concrete components in such a way that the addition is only recognizable at second glance.
Building Info
- Total Floor Area: 21850 m²
Tags: concrete, educational architecture, refurbishment, extension