Trevianum School

After the two high schools in Sittard fused in 1998, an addition to the building was needed. With some 2700 students and 220 members of staff, it is one of the biggest high schools in the Netherlands. Accordingly, Alexander Nowotny tried to design the building to feel grand on the outside, but keeping everything on a human scale on the inside, in order not to make the students feel insignificant in a building this size. Usability was another main point of interest, which led to very distinct shapes and intersected spaces. This resulted in the creation of meeting points, such as the atrium. The use of colour was also important in establishing usability and small-scale comfort. The multichromatic design reflects the versatility of the building. This includes both the inside and the outside, which was done in yellow brick, orange wood and white panels for the bridge.