Laying the first brick for the new construction of Altenessen-Süd High School
Altenessen-Süd is set to welcome a new comprehensive school, designed as an all-day learning and living space. This modern educational facility, scheduled for completion by the end of 2027, will prioritise barrier-free access, inclusion, and digitisation.
The new school, located at Erbslohstraße, will be a six-story building spanning over 34,000 square meters—roughly the size of five football fields. The complex will accommodate around 1,300 students and 110 teachers and staff, equipped with classrooms, specialized rooms, administrative areas, a cafeteria, auditorium, library, and recreational spaces. Additionally, a three-court sports hall and two single-court sports halls with ancillary facilities are planned.
Sustainability is at the heart of this project. The school will be powered by 100% renewable energy, with additional photovoltaic panels on the roof generating 89% of its annual electricity needs. The school will also be the first municipal building of this size to use geothermal energy for both heating in the winter and cooling in the summer through ventilation systems. This innovative energy approach is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 98.6% compared to existing Essen comprehensive schools.
The school park, part of the modern neighbourhood centre under construction in the Altenessen district, will serve as a public space, acting as a meeting point for students and residents of the neighbourhood. Connection to public transportation and adequate bicycle parking facilities are also part of the school's design concept.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Mayor Thomas Kufen, Muchtar Al Ghusain, Simone Raskob, Martin Harter, and others. However, the person who announced the financing of the 137 million euro new school building in Altenessen-Süd remains unnamed in the provided search results.
The school park and the new comprehensive school in Altenessen-Süd will contribute to a greener and more sustainable future, with the construction method using sustainable wood-hybrid structures, supplemented by the planting of around 65 climate-appropriate trees. This new educational facility is set to become a landmark in the Altenessen district, fostering learning, community, and environmental responsibility.
