The modular structure of the school will only remain at the present location for eight years. After this period, 36 timber modules including the screw foundations will be removed entirely and reconstructed at another location.
The engineers of Josef Kolb AG were responsible for the structural engineering and fire resistance design and utilized RFEM for the structural analysis.
The supporting slabs and walls of the modular structure were designed with cross-laminated timber. All modules were entirely prefabricated at the timber building company Renggli AG including the building envelope, doors, light, heating elements, etc. Due to this efficient construction method, the school building was assembled in four short days.
The visually appealing flight of stairs attached to the building front consists of a glued-laminated timber truss structure. It is supported by T-beams and steel square pipe supports. The connection points consist of slotted sheets and guide pins. Metal profile gratings were used for the steps and stair landings.
Client:
Town of Biel, Switzerland
Architect:
Verve Architekten GmbH | www.verve-architekten.ch
Structural Engineering, Fire Resistance:
Josef Kolb AG | www.kolbag.ch
Timber Structure:
Renggli AG | www.renggli-international.com
Photos and model:
© by Photographer Stefan Hofmann, Ph7, Bie
© by Josef Kolb AG
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