Swiss ESGE Secondary School Has a Funky Tetris Facade

<a href="http://www.ipas.ch/">IPAS</a> has given the ESGE Secondary School in Switzerland a sustainable upgrade and a fun tetris facade. Since the original school is surrounded by forest, the designers made sure that the new facilities would have a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Footprint">minuscule footprint</a> and a playful design that enhances the learning experience. Very few trees had to be cleared to accommodate the new building, which is connected to the original by a glass bridge on the second floor, and different colored rooms inside help guide children to their light-filled classrooms.

This beautiful school in Switzerland was completely inspired by nature

Surrounded by forest, the school has a small footprint and few trees were felled to build the extension

The tetris-inspired facade gives the building a playful feel

Inside classrooms are painted in different colors to help guide children

Corridors facilitate ample natural ventilation

The pixelated windows permit lovely daylighting

Although concrete is not our favorite material, IPAS insists it lends longevity and durability to the project

All of the interior painting was inspired by the colors of the seasons

This lovely school is designed to inspire learning and exploration.