Mihály Esztergály Primary School, Csomád

Architect: József Kolossa, Kolossáné Bartha Katalin
Text: Ágnes Bechtold
Photos: Tamás Bujnovszky

The new school opened now is next to the kindergarten built two years ago. It seems to be surprisingly spacious from the outside. However, we have a different impression on entering it: there are a number of large spaces but nothing is superfluous and the dimensions are never overwhelming us. As much as it was posible, the designer respected what is in the interest of students using the building. In spite of the usual design, he left out the assembly hall and the reception area is just the right size to facilitate arrival even though it embraces two storeys. This decision was a deliberate one: this way the design encourages children to go out. Several doors lead to the couryard which reinforces the very same message.

Client: Csomádi Önkormányzat Polgármesteri Hivatala, Klement János polgármester
Architects: Kolossa József DLA, Kolossáné Bartha Katalin
Fellow architects: ifj. Bőr István, Szabó Dávid, Hovorka Norbert
Graphic: Garay Dorottya, Kohout Dávid
Structure: Mózes László
Installation: Mangel Zoárd
Electrical engineering: Piller Tamás
Main contractor: Progress-B90 Zrt.
Fellows: Kisa János projektvezető