Collège Rousseau

Geneva, Switzerland
Photo: Olivier Di Giambattista © Burckhardt Architektur

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.

Photo: Olivier Di Giambattista © Burckhardt Architektur
Photo: Olivier Di Giambattista © Burckhardt Architektur
Photo: Olivier Di Giambattista © Burckhardt Architektur
Photo: Olivier Di Giambattista © Burckhardt Architektur
Photo: Olivier Di Giambattista © Burckhardt Architektur
Photo: Olivier Di Giambattista © Burckhardt Architektur
Photo: Olivier Di Giambattista © Burckhardt Architektur
Architects
Burckhardt Architecture
Year
2024
Project Status
Built
Client
Etat de Genève

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