ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
ECOLE BROUCH: PRIMARY SCHOOL
URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES
In the city of Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, the Quartier Brouch district is being restructured adjacent to an existing primary school. As part of a competition, JSWD was awarded first prize for the urban design. The proposal transforms the previous impermeable perimeter block into three distinct building ensembles, each enclosing a green courtyard. A public, car-free pathway will run between the buildings, creating an open and accessible connection through the site.
JSWD was also commissioned by the city of Esch to plan the refurbishment of the historic school building as well as three new replacement buildings for the primary school( École Brouch). In the final layout, four building volumes will form a nearly square courtyard. At ground level, generous openings between the buildings ensure visual permeability and allow the courtyard to remain visible and accessible from all sides. On the first floor, bridges link all building parts. The first construction phase is now complete and in operation. It includes two new school buildings – Building C to the south and Building D to the west. While these structures relate to the historic main building( Building A), they also represent a confident contemporary interpretation of the project. The brick facades of the new buildings are coordinated with the color tones of the existing plaster and natural stone facade.
The new construction project creates child-friendly interiors and open spaces with a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a strong sense of identification between pupils and their school.
The next construction phases will include the third replacement building and the refurbishment of the existing structure.
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