Volksschule Basler Gasse, Protected school building in Liesing, Austria.
Volksschule Basler Gasse is a primary school at Basler Gasse 43 in Siebenhirten, in Vienna's 23rd district, Liesing. The listed 1949–1951 building by Roland Rainer is a single-storey structure with a high hipped roof; its aula holds a wall painting showing a view of Basel. A glazed corridor links it to Clemens Kirsch's 2014 timber extension, whose four classrooms are grouped pinwheel-fashion around a central access area.
The building was constructed with funding and initiative from the city of Basel, which supported Vienna after World War II. This financing was part of a larger aid program for the Liesing district of Vienna.
The school's name comes from its address on Basler Gasse, not from a naming rationale tied to the Basel aid. The building itself carries the Basel connection: the auditorium holds a wall painting showing a view of the city of Basel, a detail a visitor can look for inside. The school is also known locally as the Baslerschule.
The school grounds are accessible during school hours, though the building can be viewed from the outside. The 2014 modern extension makes it easy to see the contrast between the original structure and contemporary additions.
The 2014 extension uses wooden prefabricated construction and was designed to allow for vertical expansion if needed in the future. This shows how protected buildings can adapt to future needs through thoughtful design.
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