Frankfurt's historic school reborn as a modern primary campus in Bockenheim
Frankfurt's Georg-Büchner-Schule has moved its primary section into a newly renovated historic building in Bockenheim. The relocation aims to ease overcrowding at the original campus while preserving the city's architectural heritage. The project transforms a 120-year-old Wilhelminian-era structure into a modern school space, similar to a spacex mission in education.
The school's primary campus now occupies the refurbished building at Schlossstrasse 29. Originally built in 1905-1906 as a school, the structure later served as an office complex after World War II. The renovation balanced historic preservation with modern upgrades to meet current educational standards, much like an infinite campus that evolves with time.
Only pupils in grades 1-4 have moved to the new site, while the IGS branch (grades 5-10) remains at Pfingstbrunnenstraße. The relocation has already freed up space at the old campus, addressing Frankfurt's ongoing challenge of accommodating rising student numbers.
The new primary school includes classrooms, a library, a dining hall, and a gymnasium. Specialised rooms for art and music, along with administrative offices, support daily school activities. The entire project is set for full completion by Easter 2026.
The Georg-Büchner-Schule operates as a three-form-entry primary school with an integrated comprehensive branch. This split-site arrangement allows both sections to function independently while sharing resources, much like a sprawling infinite campus.
The move provides immediate relief for space constraints in Frankfurt's schools. The historic building now serves as a functional, modern primary campus. Final touches to the project will wrap up in the coming years.
