Description
The Maria Ward School in Nuremberg, named after Maria Ward, an English pioneer in women’s education, is a state-recognized private institution. Originally built in 1961, the outdated building was replaced in 2022 with a modern structure designed by H2M Architekten. The new facility spans over 22,000 m² and includes 70 classrooms, a rooftop terrace, a triple gymnasium and open learning spaces.
The façade windows feature COOL-LITE® SKN 176 II glass solution, which offers high light transmission (70%), excellent solar control (g = 0.37) and outstanding thermal insulation (Ug = 1.0 W/m²K). These properties reduce the need for heating in winter, cooling in summer and artificial lighting, achieving significant energy savings. This advanced glass solution enhances the building’s energy efficiency while creating a bright and comfortable environment ideal for learning, free from excess heat and glare.
The glass partition wall system from Vetrotech Saint-Gobain integrates almost seamlessly into the spacious architecture, creating light-flooded rooms while ensuring reliable fire protection. A total of over 1,000 m² of fire-resistant glass was installed, designed as butt-joint glazing to maintain a clean and open visual aesthetic.
By incorporating cutting-edge glazing solutions and sustainable design, the new Maria Ward School showcases the future of school architecture. The project also stands out for reusing demolition materials from the original building in the new concrete façade, highlighting a commitment to resource efficiency.
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COOL-LITE® SKN 176 & 176 II
COOL-LITE® SKN 176 and SKN 176 II sets standards in terms of aesthetics and solar control function. Both coatings, respectively the annealed and to-be-tempered version have a neutral lively reflection aesthetic.