Within a Design & Build procedure, B2Ai architects won the competition for the new PiWi primary school (a fusion of the Pienter and Wijzer schools) in Kuurne. The school’s ambition is a new building in which Pienter and Wijzer can merge into one place. They aim to be a small-scale school, a warm place where there is a cosy family atmosphere. The school is committed to creating as many challenging and motivating learning situations as possible within the living environment and developmental stage of the pupils. This design is a first milestone in a fascinating process that leads to a new place where every child, from toddler to teenager, can prepare for their future. Besides B2Ai Architects, the team consists of Alheembouw, Bureau De Fonseca and landscape architect Stefaan Thiers.
