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Container classrooms that serve as temporary school buildings?

We tell you in this interview with school director Paul Burghouwt why this is the ultimate solution.

Modular units are the ideal solution for an increasing number of students

When the number of students at school increases and they no longer fit in the existing school building, temporary modular units serving as container classrooms can provide a perfect solution. Especially in new housing developments, where the increase can happen very quickly, we frequently place additional container classrooms.

The temporary school building or container classroom can be perfectly placed next to the existing building and naturally blend into the environment. The duration of the placement can vary from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the size of the project.

One of Algeco’s most recent references is the Basisschool park16 hoven in Rotterdam.
A few months after the completion of the temporary container classrooms, we had the pleasure of conducting an interview with the school director Paul Burghouwt. We asked him how he, the teachers, and the children experience working or receiving lessons in container classrooms.

  • Location
    Rotterdam
  • Branche
    Education & childcare
  • Construction time
    6 weeks
  • Number of unit(s)
    54
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‘A temporary school is not always a wish for the school management, but a necessity.

When that necessity arises, we want to do everything we can to create a comfortable, inspiring, and safe space where children can learn and develop.'

Paul Burghouwt - school director

This temporary school has been completed in collaboration with the Municipality of Rotterdam and will be used for about 1.5 to 2 years until the new permanent school building is ready. Mr. Burghouwt and his team have already indicated in the very first planning phase that they want to make the building light, spacious, accessible, and welcoming, especially in the common areas. And not to forget, technically fully functional – think of plumbing/kitchen/safety.

The design of the project was developed by an external architect. Algeco was responsible for the execution, taking into account the wishes of the client, the possibilities of modular construction, and the specifics of the units. Our internal technical experts went to great lengths to accommodate special requests (such as a skylight in the roof and luxurious sliding glass doors).

Mr. Burghouwt: 'When we inform parents that we have to use the temporary school for the time being, there are always many concerns and fears about whether it will be comfortable, warm enough, safe, etc. And I am happy to say that we have been able to create a school building that fully meets all our needs for the coming months.

Moreover, it does not have the appearance of a temporary building. It is comfortable, beautiful, and it creates space for our children to learn freely, develop, and express themselves. We are very pleased with the result.'

What have we delivered?

The temporary container classrooms provide a capacity for approximately 250 students, consists of 8 classrooms, various 360° services such as a kitchen and sanitary facilities for students and teachers. The special feature of these container classrooms is that you can enter the temporary school building from 3 sides.

These extra access points make it super easy to step outside for a breath of fresh air between different classes. Natural light comes in through the special skylights on the roof and through the glass doors on both sides of the building. The wide corridor is used as a cafeteria, playground, and open classroom.

Key facts about the building:

  • 54 modular units and a storage room
  • Turn-key delivery with luxury glass sliding doors
  • 6 meter wide corridors as the corridor is also used as a classroom
  • The building is equipped with heating and cooling through inverters and a luxury ventilation system with heat recovery
  • Exterior decorative panels
  • Delivery: 6 weeks
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