Alea School – Campus Lindenallee

PLAJER + FRANZ’s Alea School – Campus Lindenallee in Bad Orb, harmoniously blends functional design with the natural landscape, fostering both educational and communal experiences for its young learners.

  • area / size 32,292 sqft
  • Completed 2025
  • Location Bad Orb, Germany,
  • Learning in a New Dimension
    With the start of the school year in August 2025, Campus Lindenallee will open its doors to 40 children in a maximum of four classes. the bilingual grammar school offers not only space for education on approximately 3,000 m², but also creates a place that combines learning environment and living environment.

    Design That Connects
    the architectural concept: a functional building that naturally integrates into the surrounding green landscape. gently rolling terrain, mature trees, and open spaces merge with sports and leisure facilities to form an open campus concept. a climbing area, sports field, basketball, paddle tennis – complemented by raised garden beds and seating areas – turn the outdoor space into a place of encounter.

    Natural Materialty
    the façade of burned wood gives the building a distinctive character and conveys warmth. inside, a clear color palette of white, blue, and gray dominates, combined with warm wood. acoustic elements ensure that openness and concentration are not contradictions.

    Structure Place for Community
    auditorium, four classrooms, recreation room, offices for administration, meeting room, and a teachers’ lounge for up to twelve staff members – all areas are designed for short distances, exchange, and community. this creates a bilingual school with an international character that unites functionality and atmosphere.

    Design: PLAJER + FRANZ
    Photography: Ken Schluchtmann