Rüthi School Building – Upcycling

In the municipality of Rüthi , a temporary school building was constructed that impresses not with its expressive architecture, but with its responsible planning. The new handicrafts room with office makes use of completely reused modules. This was a conscious decision to conserve resources and extend the service life of existing building elements. In an upcycling project, the modules were comprehensively revised in terms of technology, energy efficiency, and design, and now offer bright, robust, and durable rooms that optimally support everyday school life.

A special feature of the project is the way in which the existing tree on the site has been dealt with. Instead of removing it, the building was precisely positioned around the existing tree. This approach gives the temporary structure a clear identity and illustrates how even temporary buildings can be designed in an ecologically sensitive manner.

The facility is based on six modules with a floor space of around 111 m² and a room height of 3 m. Thanks to the clear structure of the modular design and careful preliminary planning, the entire project was completed in just five weeks, with minimal disruption to ongoing school operations and maximum flexibility for future adjustments.

This is how Rüthi , a temporary school building that combines pragmatic architecture, reuse, and consideration for the environment to create a credible, sustainable result.