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with a bright future.

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Building a new school or renovating an existing one? Brand-specific training centers?
Buildings that inspire learning and teaching.

You are responsible for investments designed to support education in the long term. Through a participatory approach and with a focus on diverse usage needs, we create spatial concepts that support modern forms of learning. We begin with a thorough analysis of the existing conditions and continue to guide you through the planning and implementation of new construction or renovation projects. The transformation of traditional school structures into flexible learning environments is also a key part of our forward-thinking approach.

Are you looking for spaces for all-day care, healthy meals, and shared use? Of course!

Current requirements related to digitalization, sustainability, and social change are also incorporated into our concepts as key framework conditions. The goal: building solutions that are both future-proof and adaptable for the long term.

Do you have a broader vision? We incorporate campus-style solutions for multiple facilities right from the start. This allows for the creation of modern educational hubs that shape the urban landscape.

The goal: learning spaces that are equally multifunctional, adaptable, and future-proof.

Modern schools

and training centers.
Educational infrastructure benefits

from methodological expertise.

Education has undergone significant changes in recent decades. Today, a school or training center is so much more than just a building for imparting knowledge.

Corporate training and continuing education are essential. To facilitate lifelong learning, inspiring and attractively designed workplace spaces provide the best conditions for successful employer branding.

The number of full-day schools is increasing; traditional lecture-style instruction is being supplemented by group and individual work; and digital tools such as tablets and whiteboards are increasingly replacing textbooks and conventional blackboards. This transformation presents educators, school administrators, and government agencies with significant challenges. What should an educational institution look like today? What kind of space must it provide?

The term “Phase Zero” has been in use for years, particularly in the planning of educational facilities. In a participatory process that precedes the traditional HOAI planning phase, educational goals and architectural spatial concepts are thoroughly examined to ensure they are conceptually aligned - all before construction actually begins.

This is where the Vollack Group’s methodological expertise comes into play: For more than 35 years, we have supported challenging projects with our integrated approach. Interdisciplinary teams from planning, construction, and consulting work closely together. With NULL^® phase - a trademark protected by Vollack - we structure complex projects early on, align interests, and create clarity for sound decisions. In doing so, we consistently focus on the interplay between user-centricity, building quality, cost-effectiveness, and long-term operation.

Today, planning and building educational facilities means designing flexible spaces and open areas, while ensuring modern technical building systems, accessibility, and sustainability. To achieve this, it makes sense to involve students and teachers in the conceptual development process at an early stage.

An outdated educational infrastructure

harms the economy and society.

Many school buildings are functionally outdated and need to be revitalized, often while remaining in operation. The demands for flexibility, sustainability, and versatility of use are increasing.

The question, “New construction or renovation?” can often only be answered effectively after a thorough analysis of the existing structure. This is because investments should not only preserve the building’s integrity but also use resources efficiently, enable new forms of learning, and make cities more attractive.

Well-thought-out spatial concepts support organization and supervision - an important factor in times of limited staff capacity. Learning environments must be socio-culturally compelling and also planned to be ecologically and economically sustainable.

Not to be forgotten: company-owned academies ensure professional competence in the workplace, facilitate the transfer of experience, and are a strong asset in the war for talent. They, too, require customized planning and implementation. Only then do they actively contribute to the brand.