Pädagogische Hochschule Baden

School starts at the Praxisvolksschule in Baden, a colorful hustle and bustle and many curious faces. The new building is characterized by a lot of glass and, above all, exposed concrete. Glimpses into the classes are possible - and desired. There are no childhood memories, there is no strict arrangement of desks and chairs, the furniture is rather loosely arranged, there is not even a blackboard. Nowadays, teaching is done via a screen that is as large as the old blackboard and also has a touchscreen function. The eight-class elementary school is also used by the prospective teachers from the adjacent building, the University of Education, to practice with the blackboard students in order to gain their first school teaching experience. It is still quiet on the campus, which offers everything that young hearts and students desire with a new cafeteria and a completely renovated gymnasium with swimming pool.

The PH Niederösterreich consists of four buildings. The old buildings were successively demolished and rebuilt or renovated. The new Praxisvolksschule was already handed over with the 2016 school year and is housed in its own building on two floors. Nine classrooms, two special education rooms, as well as open areas allow the use of different teaching methods. In addition, there is sufficient space for movement and retreat. The new canteen building has also been in operation since summer 2016.

Marte.marte architects build a lot with exposed concrete - and are simply convinced of the quality of the building material. In addition, concrete is used as a storage measure. Egon Ritter says that after initial problems, everything now works perfectly - the climate is very pleasant and both students and pupils obviously feel at home.

(Text: Gisela Gary; Z+B magazine; shortened form)