Erick van Egeraat Associates - Metzo College

Erick van Egeraat Associates
Metzo College
Doetinchem, The Netherlands

A compact building with a strong identity within the landscape.

Photo courtesy EEA

The new Metzo College, replacing three existing school buildings, houses a school for vocational education as well as public sport facilities.

Located in an open green area, the main design objective was to preserve the existing open surroundings as much as possible. This resulted in a compact pyramid shaped building, which integrates into, and respects the surrounding landscape. In addition, the compact building mass also optimises the internal planning and orientation within the building, and it enhances the social aspect of this type of education.

Photo courtesy EEA

The concept comprises a compact volume of 6 storeys with the landscape raised to allow for the main entrance to be located on the third level. This central location optimises the students circulation within the building.

Photo courtesy EEA

From the entrance visitors have access to other public functions such as the restaurant and the gym, located on the lower levels with the entrance beneath the raised landscape.

A large patio, placed above the entrance level, cuts the floor. The placement of the patio, hanging from the roof, allows daylight to enter into the building. It also allows for clear orientation within the building.

Photo courtesy EEA

On the typical floor plans, open study areas, individual study corners and workstations for teachers are located along the patio. Classrooms are located along the façade of the building. This results in a flexible layout in which real life situations can be simulated.

Photo courtesy EEA

The goal was to offer identifiable workspaces for students and teachers and to allow for efficient use of space with a maximum of flexibility.
The building is inviting on the one hand and provides a sense of security on the other.

Drawings courtesy EEA
Site Plan

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Ground Floor Plan

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Second Floor Plan

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Fifth Floor Plan

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Section AA

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Section BB

Gross floor area 16.400 square meters (incl. public sports facilities)

Completed: 2006

Client: Stichting CoVoa, Doetinchem
User: Metzo College, Doetinchem
Architect: EEA
Erick van Egeraat
Michiel Raaphorst

Project team:
Rowan van Wely
Ann-Christin Hillebrand
Paul Blonk
Marie Prunault
Tanya Albertoe
Marlies Quack
Ronald Ubels
Suzanne Lüthi
Gertjan Nijhoff
Léon Wielaard
Ard Hoksbergen
Peter Toering
Ellen van Genechten
Contributors:
Jacob Haagerup
Jerry van Veldhuizen
Kristjan Kaltenbach
Christoph Michael
Robert Chamski
Jesse Treurniet
Bart Steenwegen
Niels Verheyen
Other
Renderings:
Peter Heavens
Stevens Simons

Associated architects:
Rotterdam Structural engineer ABT-C, Delft
Mechanical: ABT-I, Velp
Electrical: ABT-I, Velp
Acoustical: Peutz, Molenhoek
Landscape: Poldergast, Polsbroek

(EEA) Erick van Egeraat arcspace features

September 18, 2007





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		Erick van Egeraat Associates Metzo College Doetinchem, The Netherlands A compact building with a strong identity within the landscape. Photo courtesy EEA The new Metzo College, replacing three existing school buildings, houses a school for vocational education as well as public sport facilities. Located in an open green area, the main design objective was to preserve the existing open surroundings as much as possible. This resulted in a compact pyramid shaped building, which integrates into, and respects the surrounding landscape. In addition, the compact building mass also optimises the internal planning and orientation within the building, and it enhances the social aspect of this type of education. Photo courtesy EEA The concept comprises a compact volume of 6 storeys with the landscape raised to allow for the main entrance to be located on the third level. This central location optimises the students circulation within the building. Photo courtesy EEA Photo courtesy EEA Photo courtesy EEA Photo courtesy EEA From the entrance visitors have access to other public functions such as the restaurant and the gym, located on the lower levels with the entrance beneath the raised landscape. A large patio, placed above the entrance level, cuts the floor. The placement of the patio, hanging from the roof, allows daylight to enter into the building. It also allows for clear orientation within the building. Photo courtesy EEA Photo courtesy EEA On the typical floor plans, open study areas, individual study corners and workstations for teachers are located along the patio. Classrooms are located along the façade of the building. This results in a flexible layout in which real life situations can be simulated. Photo courtesy EEA Photo courtesy EEA The goal was to offer identifiable workspaces for students and teachers and to allow for efficient use of space with a maximum of flexibility. The building is inviting on the one hand and provides a sense of security on the other. Drawings courtesy EEA Site Plan Drawings courtesy EEA Ground Floor Plan Drawings courtesy EEA Second Floor Plan Drawings courtesy EEA Fifth Floor Plan Drawings courtesy EEA Section AA Drawings courtesy EEA Section BB Gross floor area 16.400 square meters (incl. public sports facilities) Completed: 2006 Client: Stichting CoVoa, Doetinchem User: Metzo College, Doetinchem Architect: EEA Erick van Egeraat Michiel Raaphorst Project team: Rowan van Wely Ann-Christin Hillebrand Paul Blonk Marie Prunault Tanya Albertoe Marlies Quack Ronald Ubels Suzanne Lüthi Gertjan Nijhoff Léon Wielaard Ard Hoksbergen Peter Toering Ellen van Genechten Contributors: Jacob Haagerup Jerry van Veldhuizen Kristjan Kaltenbach Christoph Michael Robert Chamski Jesse Treurniet Bart Steenwegen Niels Verheyen Other Renderings: Peter Heavens Stevens Simons Associated architects: Rotterdam Structural engineer ABT-C, Delft Mechanical: ABT-I, Velp Electrical: ABT-I, Velp Acoustical: Peutz, Molenhoek Landscape: Poldergast, Polsbroek (EEA) Erick van Egeraat arcspace features September 18, 2007