The Otterndorf primary school building can look back on a rich history. Opened in 1892 as the ‘Königliches Realprogymnasium zu Otterndorf’, the original building has been continually extended. The building obtained its current floor plan in 1975. The architecture of the listed building features simple Gothic forms in the brick shell.
When the primary school has been renovated and extended, a modern new building and the old building will form an attractive town planning ensemble. The new building will include a class cluster each comprising four classrooms, multifunctional spaces and storage rooms. The canteen with enough space for 100 school students is also accommodated here and can also be used for events. The old listed building will be stripped down and upgraded. The dysfunctional extensions will be demolished, so that the original character of the façade can once again be shown to its best advantage. The after-school care centre, including a cinema room, will be integrated into the renovated existing building. The outdoor area will then be given a new face and adapted to the contours of the new school building.
These measures will make the Otterndorf primary school four-winged, barrier-free and energy-efficient. Implementation will be in three construction phases during ongoing school operations.
