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Agility promotes progressive learning at this Utrecht school and community centre
  1. Het Zand is a multifunctional community space designed by Venhoeven CS located in Leidsche Rijn, Utrecht, the Netherlands. - Luuk Kramer
  2. The 8,500-sq-m facility serves as a social anchor in the neighbourhood and accommodates two primary schools, daycare, after-school care, community centre, theatre and a gymnasium. - Luuk Kramer
  3. Natural materials were used as much as possible, with bamboo as the most prominent surface. - Luuk Kramer
  4. It has been designed to be flexible to different functions and be able to anticipate changes in educational objectives in the future. - Luuk Kramer
  5. Multi-purpose functions are arranged for collective use, including the sports hall, after-school care, theatre hall and community centre. - Luuk Kramer
  6. The community centre, located at the heart of the building, and schools function independently, each with its own lobby to ensure safety. - Luuk Kramer
  7. The schools are designed with ‘learning squares’. - Luuk Kramer
  8. Each square is separated from one another and dedicated to a distinct use but can be connected to one another with a flexible wall system, enlarging them for use for inter-group activities and lessons. - Luuk Kramer
  9. Wide corridors, alcoves and corners are fitted with sound-absorbing fabric in contrasting colours, inviting children to use them for reading or playing. - Luuk Kramer
  10. Ventilation ensures daylight and fresh air throughout while energy-efficient installations and soundproofing for a healthy and calm sensorial environment. - Luuk Kramer
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  1. Het Zand is a multifunctional community space designed by Venhoeven CS located in Leidsche Rijn, Utrecht, the Netherlands. - Luuk Kramer
  2. The 8,500-sq-m facility serves as a social anchor in the neighbourhood and accommodates two primary schools, daycare, after-school care, community centre, theatre and a gymnasium. - Luuk Kramer
  3. Natural materials were used as much as possible, with bamboo as the most prominent surface. - Luuk Kramer
  4. It has been designed to be flexible to different functions and be able to anticipate changes in educational objectives in the future. - Luuk Kramer
  5. Multi-purpose functions are arranged for collective use, including the sports hall, after-school care, theatre hall and community centre. - Luuk Kramer
  6. The community centre, located at the heart of the building, and schools function independently, each with its own lobby to ensure safety. - Luuk Kramer
  7. The schools are designed with ‘learning squares’. - Luuk Kramer
  8. Each square is separated from one another and dedicated to a distinct use but can be connected to one another with a flexible wall system, enlarging them for use for inter-group activities and lessons. - Luuk Kramer
  9. Wide corridors, alcoves and corners are fitted with sound-absorbing fabric in contrasting colours, inviting children to use them for reading or playing. - Luuk Kramer
  10. Ventilation ensures daylight and fresh air throughout while energy-efficient installations and soundproofing for a healthy and calm sensorial environment. - Luuk Kramer
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Location
Map pointer Het Zand, 3544 NC Utrecht, Netherlands
Architect
Venhoeven CS
Client
Municipality of Utrecht
Contractor
WAM&VanDuren
Structural Engineer
Aronsohn
Floor Area
8,500 sq-m

Flexible spaces provide new learning opportunities for children at Het Zand, a multi-use educational and community centre in the Netherlands.

Key features

Het Zand is a multifunctional c

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