20 June 2025
Opening of Pioneer School in Hanau
Last week, the new school in Hanau’s Pioneerpark officially opened, marking the city’s first newly built public school in over 50 years. Situated on the site of a former U.S. military base, in the heart of the new Pioneer Park residential district, the school can accommodate up to 300 primary school students. B+G was responsible for the structural engineering of this forward-looking project, designed by Behnisch Architekten.
Hanau’s Mayor, Dr. Maximilian Bieri, called the opening a historic moment for the city, highlighting the school's role in providing urgently needed school places and setting a strong example for integrated education, sustainable urban planning, and social infrastructure. The building meets the highest ecological standards, featuring a climate-neutral energy supply, solar shading, extensive green roofs, and a photovoltaic system, making it a model of sustainable, modern educational architecture.
Photo: B+G