Zavelberg primary school & nursery 't Zandlopertje

Expansion of primary school with integration of day-care centre

In collaboration with OSKAR architecten, Democo, Atelier Arne Deruyter, and D2S, we completed the extension of the Zavelberg primary school including the integration of the nursery 't Zandlopertje in Sint-Agatha-Berchem, as a Design & Build project.

Customer

GO! education of the Flemish Community, Brussels School Group

Building place

Saint Agatha Berchem, Brussels

Type of building

Sport and education

Sector

Public sector, Education

Floor space of the building

3 435 m²

Project sheet

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Photo credit: Johnny Umans - architectural photography

The overall project includes the study and the execution of:

The demolition of the existing nursery
The construction of a new primary school extension with an integrated nursery
The development of the surrounding outdoor areas

The building has been thoughtfully designed to support the natural development path of the child. Their journey begins in the nursery, located on the first floor, and continues into the kindergarten classes on both the ground floor and first floor. From there, they pass through the existing school building to finally arrive in the new section on the second floor.
In addition to the kindergarten classrooms, the ground floor also houses the administrative offices and a large multipurpose room that also serves as a cafeteria.

On the first floor, the nursery is located on the street-facing side, while two kindergarten units are positioned at the rear. Between them lies a spacious play street that promotes dynamic interaction among children of different ages.
The second floor features a large sports hall, which is also accessible via a separate external staircase, allowing for multifunctional use beyond school hours.

All learning units, including the nursery, have generous outdoor terraces that serve not only as spaces for learning and relaxation, but also as emergency escape routes.
These outdoor areas are an integral part of the inspiring educational environment.

This is a well-considered, future-oriented design that supports the overall development of each child—within a safe, warm, and homelike atmosphere that encourages learning, discovery, and growth through play.
The result is a stimulating, adventurous, and child-friendly environment, tailored to the needs of every individual child.

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