Colegio Reggio in Madrid

The jointless coated cork facade displays a high degree of resistance to effects of weathering. Its irregular surface is intended to become a habitat to micro-organisms.
Already from afar, the six storey building of the Colegio Reggio is a true eye-catcher. The school, located in Madrid's wealthy district of Encinar de los Reyes, is based on concepts of the Reggio Emilia approach to pedagogy. This educational philosophy was developed in the 1970s and focuses on autonomous learning. An environment with an interesting design is supposed to...
The jointless coated cork facade displays a high degree of resistance to effects of weathering. Its irregular surface is intended to become a habitat to micro-organisms.