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In 2005 the university city of Marburg held a competition for both the expansion of the Martin Luther School and the redesign of the neighbouring city hall completed in 1969. This combination seems unusual at first glance, yet seems reasonable in terms of urban space and, at a closer look, offers potential for synergy. For instance, when a congress takes place in the city hall utilisation of the school’s classrooms or cafeteria is possible. On the other hand, the school can use spaces of the city hall for its own events. Due to the scope of building measures, the project is developed in phases. The first construction phase includes the school addition. The main use ­areas of the compact passive house are oriented towards the south, while ancillary rooms are situated in the north. In between, a central circulation hall receives daylight from above, connects all floors across the entire length of the building. The recess hall serves as cafeteria, meeting point, or event space depending on the time of the day and, via an open staircase, leads to the classrooms. Galleries and bridges permit a multitude of views.