COLOURFUL VARIETY IN EVERYDAY SCHOOL LIFE
Schwinde Architekten planned the Hermine-von-Parish primary school in Munich, which impresses with its architecture and design. Glass Marte's unique, glass anti drop device has a key role here. The atrium of the primary school delights visitors with a 13-metre-long colour gradient that cleverly draws the eye to the fanlights. On closer inspection, however, what at first glance looks like a colourful stained glass window turns out to be a very special work of art: a dynamic collage of children's clothing laminated between the glass panes. Glas Marte succeeded in integrating objects of all kinds into the glass and thus created attractive design objects, just as you can read in this report. We focussed equally on creative design and functionality and supplied prefabricated glass modules that only had to be hooked into the substructure on site.
A GAME OF SIGHT
Behind the unique design of the atrium is the Danish artist Christian Falsnaes. With his work “Bodies”, he creates a fascinating interplay between abstract colour composition and figurative details. The clothing items integrated into the glass are not only artistic elements, but also provide food for thought: the choice of materials for the design of the atrium is as creative as it is sustainable and socially critical. The discarded and sorted clothing items represent the “Zeitgeist” (spirit) of a generation and comment on the social and ecological effects of today's consumer society. When art is integrated into educational institutions, it offers pupils the opportunity to develop their creativity and strengthen their identity.
SCHOOL BUILDING WITH ARTISTIC FLAIR
This unusual project by the Hermine-von-Parish school was realised as part of an art-in-architecture competition. It shows impressively how architecture and art merge and how a school becomes a place of creative encounter. Those responsible on site were delighted with the artwork, the quality of the glass panes and our expert advice.