Burckhardt Architecture

Collège Rousseau, built in 1969, is a large quadrilateral structure laid out around a central courtyard in Italian palazzo style. This building has notable qualities in terms of architecture and cultural heritage, but its poor condition requires both full renovation of its historic structure as well as a major extension to cope with rising pupil numbers. Taking account of these objectives, Burckhardt won the design competition with a proposal based on continuity: a timber-framed additional story and the extension of the existing façade to the new level.