As part of Berlin’s school construction offensive, the Senate Department for Urban Development, Building and Housing is planning and realizing a series of wooden apartment schools (HOCOMP) in a very short space of time.
A 3-course elementary school and a 4+3-course integrated comprehensive school are being developed as compact type buildings in modular timber construction. In addition, a three-field type sports hall in serial timber construction is planned. The school and sports hall buildings are to be erected at various locations in the state of Berlin.
The theme of art in architecture is based on an examination of the spatial, architectural and social dimensions and situations of the school, the site and the surrounding neighborhood. Within this framework, the aim is to create a multi-sensory and tangible design. The art on the building can be integrated into the architectural structures as well as develop an independent design position.
Work areas
The following are excluded:
– Items with structural and building physics consequences for the building – The building facades of the school building and the sports hall
– The building roofs
– Interiors of classrooms, specialist rooms and the sports hall
– Fire service access routes and delivery routes
– Sports areas
Approved work areas:
– all generally accessible room areas within the building as well as non-usable areas within the outdoor facilities
Further information can be found in the competition documents, which will be made available to participants on 20.07.2026.
Application deadline: July 1, 2026