Freudenberg School house

The Freudenberg School is an educational complex in Zürich-Enge composed of multiple building volumes that integrate thoughtfully into the topography of an existing park. The rooms receive natural daylight from multiple directions, creating an open and bright learning environment.

The school was designed by architect Jacques Schader and completed in 1960, marking a turning point in postwar European educational architecture. The project demonstrated innovative approaches to connecting architecture and landscape within school buildings.

The school houses two cantonal institutions with different focuses: one emphasizes languages while the other specializes in economics and law. Both schools share facilities and create a diverse learning community within the same building.

The school is easily accessible by public transportation, including several train lines and trams, all stopping at Bahnhof Enge station. Visitors should note that the site is hilly and the buildings are situated at different levels.

The school was deliberately designed in an acropolis-style layout, with multiple buildings arranged at different elevations across the site. This design approach allowed the existing park to be largely preserved while creating a monumental educational setting.

Location: Zürich

Inception: 1960

Architects: Jacques Schader

Part of: list of cultural properties in Zürich/district 2

Address: Gutenbergstrasse 15, 8002 Zürich

GPS coordinates: 47.36520,8.52846

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22