Space frames are usually composed of prefabricated nodes and members. Just like girder grids, they are counted among the non-directional structures. In the early 1940s, the engineer Max Mengeringhausen made decisive contributions to this lightweight and efficient building method with the development of his MEngeringhausen ROhrbauweise (tubular construction method) –or MERO for short.The Escola Gavina offers its pupils a verywide-ranging programme. In support of this,a multipurpose building was added to roundout the campus. Its sober shape representsa formal link with the cuboid neighbouringschool buildings from the 1980s.