SPZ School for special needs education
Architect: Marte.Marte Architekten (2009-2011) Building contractor: Stadt Dornbirn
A group of different types of training and care facilities are part of a large school district in the centre of Dornbirn. The small gym, which was built during the late 19th Century, and the new Special Education Centre complement each other. The latter and the adjacent elementary school encompass a courtyard which connects to the middle school at the west side. Fair-faced concrete characterizes the exterior, whereas birch plywood dominates the interior. Colored surfaces and beautiful lighting are further distinctive features.