Gold tree and shade: New art design for Blankenburg's school

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Erfahren Sie mehr über den Kunstwettbewerb für den Neubau der Grundschule „Unter den Bäumen“ in Berlin. Olivier van den Berg gewinnt mit seinem poetischen Entwurf „Goldbaum und Schattenlaub“. Entdecken Sie die kreativen Ansätze der Platzierungen zwei und drei sowie die Hintergründe des Wettbewerbs und die Bedeutung für die Schulbauoffensive.
Find out more about the art competition for the new construction of the elementary school "Unter den Trees" in Berlin. Olivier van den Berg wins "gold tree and shade" with his poetic design. Discover the creative approaches of placements two and three as well as the background of the competition and the importance of school building offensive. (Symbolbild/MB)

art in school building: The importance of competition for the primary school under the trees in Blankenburg

The recently carried out art competition for redesigning the elementary school under the trees in Blankenburg was not only a creative challenge, but also an important cultural initiative. This extraordinary competition, which was launched by the Pankow district office, took place in March 2024 and is part of the Berlin school building offensive (BSO II).

A central concern of the competition was to create an identification moment for the students and the entire community. The winnings should not only enrich the school's architecture, but also connect to the users. So the artists Oliver van den Berg was awarded for his design "Goldbaum and Shadowlaub", which enters a poetic dialogue with the school name and effectively creates a decorative framework for the foyer and the stairwells.

The jury, chaired by the artist Antje Schiffer, was impressed by van den Berg's concept, which needs 130 designed parts designed from real branch forks and becomes an eye-catcher installation through a special gilding technology. Such initiative shows how art and architecture can work together to create an inspiring space for children.

Places two and three also show innovative creative expression: Caroline Kryzecki's draft "Rules want to be broken!" Uses 4,000 tiles, which creates fascinating patterns, while Maja Rohwetter with "Arbonauten #1 Arbonauten #2" creates an impressive connection to nature and literature, which takes the students into a world without a horizon - an allusion to Calvino's famous work.

The decision to enrich the school with contemporary art can be understood as part of a larger trend. In recent years, many educational institutions have started to consider art as an integral part of the school environment. This strategy not only promotes children's creativity, but also strengthens the community and ensures a positive atmosphere.

The realization of the selected draft is planned for 2024, with a budget of up to 145,000 euros available. This financial support underlines the city's commitment to high -quality educational opportunities and the creation of inspiring spaces for the next generation.

The competitive contributions are on the platform www.wettbewertbe-aktuell.de and offer the public the opportunity to explore the creative suggestions. This promotes exchange and interest in art in public space.

In summary, it can be said that the art competition for primary school under the trees in Blankenburg was not only a competition for creative ideas, but also an important sign of the endeavor to link art and education and create spaces that are both aesthetically appealing and functional.