Isala College

Another gem from the Mecanoo group, this time in a remote village somewhere in the Midwest. The concept of the building is based on organizing all classrooms and administrative spaces into a curved triple wing, to which a gymnasium, also appropriately curved, is attached. The materials used in the building are absolutely genius, especially the bricks in the classroom section; the classrooms themselves are fantastic, with soaring ceilings and glass combined with concrete that is incredibly inviting. The construction has received several awards.
Every detail is well thought out and material-wise composed into a pleasant form. The craftsmanship is at a super high level, particularly the monolithic concrete. The school’s activity does not disrupt the expression of the architecture; it accounts for it and creates a suitable platform for its application. If only we had such examples here...