Hedda Anderssongymnasiet
Our concept for Hedda Andersson Gymnasium in Lund was called Levla. As in raising the bar to get to the next level. As in the city's ambition to build sustainably. As in the school's desire to develop pedagogy. And as in the student's quest to achieve their dreams. As in architecture for the future.
Two new blocks, one for the school and one for housing, build on the structure of the area, healing the site and clarifying the street spaces. The two blocks strengthen the urban environment with streets, sidewalks and places where several modes of transport can coexist on the city's terms. Entrances to both the different parts of the school and the residential block contribute to destination points and flows that revitalize the urban spaces. The school's inner courtyard becomes a green neighborhood park for everyone, with several openings that make it possible to move freely into and through the neighborhood.
Varied spatialities, light from several directions and sight lines through the school building contribute to a sense of transparency and openness. The learning environments are a sequence of rooms and open study areas where the rooms are for activity and conversation while the open environments are quiet and peaceful zones for concentration and reflection. Students have clear home areas and smaller contexts in which to feel safe.
A common pathway runs through the school in the shape of a figure eight, from which all indoor areas, the auditorium, the library and the park can be reached. The common areas are easily accessible and manageable, allowing for collaborations, initiatives and activities across programs.
The proposal offers great opportunities to vary the number of traditional rooms versus open study and work areas depending on the needs and wishes of the individual program and the degree of activity-based learning. The flexible structure of the building enables gradual development of pedagogy and provides good conditions for collaboration, variation in working methods and optimized use of space.
