Groundbreaking ceremony for new gymnasium center in Margareten despite funeral service

Groundbreaking ceremony for new gymnasium center in Margareten despite funeral service

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new gymnasium center of the Rainergymnasium in Kriehubergasse took place in Margareten. The official construction work has now started, but the celebrations were kept simple out of respect for the victims of the shooting spree in Graz. Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr (Neos) had to cancel at short notice, which made the modest ceremony even more impressive. Loud meinkreis.at The investment of over 23 million euros is a strong signal for the educational infrastructure in Vienna.

The new sports center will consist of four underground gymnasiums, each arranged two above the other. This innovative planning comes from the architectural firm “Artec” from Margareten. BIG managing director Gerald Beck emphasizes that the design is particularly well suited to meeting complex requirements. The environment is not neglected either: daylight lanterns provide natural lighting and ventilation in the gymnasiums, while the outdoor sports facilities and the new green space are created on the surface.

Design of the school yard

A central element of the project is the unsealing of the schoolyard. This will be planted with trees and bed areas to bring more green into the area. In addition, the facade of the sports center will be greened and the remaining area will be equipped with permeable surfaces. New trees will be planted around the sports field, and a 45 meter long, green plant trough with large perennials will also be built, which will also serve as a canopy.

The outgoing district leader Silvia Janković (SPÖ) emphasizes the importance of this project for the over a thousand students who will benefit from it. The gymnasium center is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. This not only represents an improvement in the sporting infrastructure, but could also act as a model for other schools in Vienna.

A look into the future

Investing in educational institutions is more important than ever - especially after tragic events such as the Graz shooting that affected many on June 20, 2015. These incidents show how crucial preventative measures and a safe environment are for students. As noted in the article about the shooting, education and prevention are essential to prevent such tragedies. Further information on this is available at Wikipedia to find.

Finally, it is to be hoped that the new gymnasium center will not only be a place for sports, but also a space for safety and community that lives up to the values ​​of an integrative education policy.