Gottfried-Röhl-Grundschule, primary school
The Gottfried-Röhl-Grundschule is a primary school in Berlin-Mitte with buildings from the 1960s that feature open, modern architecture and connected U-shaped classroom structures. The campus includes three two-story classroom buildings, an administration building, a gymnasium, and spacious outdoor areas linked by covered pergola walkways.
Founded in 1875 as the 86th School and later renamed as Wedding's 3rd Elementary School, it received its current name in 1952 honoring educator Gottfried Röhl. The original building suffered severe bomb damage during World War II, and a modern replacement was constructed at Ungarnstraße between 1960 and 1964, reflecting Berlin's post-war reconstruction.
The school has been named since 1952 after Gottfried Röhl, a teacher and educational reformer whose work shaped schooling in Berlin. This naming reflects his lasting influence on the community and the institution's role in local life.
The school grounds are accessible through gates during school hours and feature a large green yard with various play areas and trees for children. The location in central Berlin-Mitte offers good public transport connections and is near green spaces suitable for walks.
The building combines reinforced concrete and brick with white ceramic tiles and colorful panels, an unexpected design choice for a school built in the 1960s. This material selection and color scheme was experimental at the time and reflects the optimistic building culture of post-war Berlin.
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