New Construction and Renovation, Building C (Cafeteria, Natural Sciences, 10th Grade, 3-Purpose Sports Hall)
Beuckestraße 27-29, 14163 Berlin-Zehlendorf
Publication Date: July 15, 2026
Application Deadline: August 28, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Total budget: 300,000 euros (gross)
Production of up to two works by different artists, with a budget of
up to 150,000 euros per production.
Type of procedure:
Germany-wide open two-phase competition with preliminary registration
Limit on the number of participants in the first competition phase: up to 100 participants
(selection by lottery if necessary)
Organizer:
State of Berlin, represented by the Steglitz-Zehlendorf District Office of Berlin
Department of Education, Culture, and Sports
District Councilor Malgorzata Sijbrandij
Office of Schools and Sports
Kirchstraße 1/3
14163 Berlin
Competition Management
Steglitz-Zehlendorf District Office of Berlin
Department of Education, Culture, and Sports
Office of Schools and Sports
Ms. Janina Taubert / Ms. Jihan Mock
Kirchstraße 1/3
14163 Berlin
Coordination
Sven Kalden
Email:
Background and Objective
The Schadow-Gymnasium has a 100-year tradition and is the oldest high school in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf district. In 2014, the school took over the neighboring building of the Beucke-Oberschule, which had previously
been closed. As part of Berlin’s School Construction Initiative (BSO), the buildings are being completely renovated and restructured. The historic, protected buildings are being supplemented by an extension to meet the need for additional space. In the process, the individual functional areas are being reorganized and clearly structured. The overall project will create a modern school campus that meets future educational requirements and fosters a welcoming learning environment. In addition to the restructuring measures, the existing buildings will be made accessible, upgraded to meet fire safety standards, and their building services systems will be brought up to date. The existing triple-purpose sports hall will be demolished. The extension is located in the center of the new campus and forms the school’s new hub. A passageway designed as an outdoor space connects the open areas of Building A and Building B. Together with the new, spacious cafeteria—complete with a kitchen—and the sports hall, this creates a central gathering place for planned or spontaneous meetings and for people to spend time together. Access to the building is also via the aforementioned passageway.
Furthermore, the expansion wing will house the science labs as well as the 10th-grade classrooms. The labs will be complemented by open common areas, which can also be used for independent study. The roof area on the first floor, featuring a rooftop garden and direct access to the science labs, is available for outdoor experiments and testing. A new three-court sports hall is planned; it is located beneath the rooftop garden and is recessed into the ground to half the hall’s height. This allows a view from the passageway into the gym and reduces the building’s visual bulk on the property. In terms of façade design, the building is divided into a base floor and the upper floors built atop it. A metal façade with varying textures will be installed. Large, floor-to-ceiling glass facades connect interior and exterior spaces. A metallic facade is proposed for the upper stories. Overall, the facade blends into the surrounding ensemble of historic buildings without losing its distinctiveness or unique character.
Assignment
The theme of art in architecture stems from an exploration of the spatial, architectural, and social dimensions and contexts of the school, its urban setting, and the functionality of the campus. Within this framework, the goal is to develop works of art that contribute to the perception of the building and its spatial context and enrich the institution’s visual appearance and the quality of the experience it offers. Art in architecture can both integrate into the architecture and develop an independent design identity. The art must not restrict the building’s functionality for academic purposes.
Application deadline: August 28, 2026