The extension of Elementary School and Kindergarten is situated within a sprawling sports and educational complex at the heart of Studenec village. Its northern façade integrates smoothly with existing structures, forming a semi-enclosed courtyard. To the south, the façade delineates the foreground of the Amphitheatre, an outdoor stage used for municipal and school social events. Facing a steep slope above the Oleška River, the western façade, while the most discreet, is strategically designed to maximize views of the undulating landscape of the Krkonoše foothills.
Connecting via a footbridge to the existing building, the eastern façade features the debut work of architect Karel Hubáček. The design incorporates Hubáček’s concept of ample natural light in corridors and classrooms, promoting a sense of openness and connection to the surroundings. Efficiency and spatial economy were paramount in the internal layout, aiming to integrate educational values into the building’s structure itself.
Richly glazed windows complement precast elements of colored concrete, inspired by local red sandstone, and purple-grey plaster resembling melaphyr, both materials forming the building’s foundation. Communal areas feature an austere aesthetic with exposed concrete surfaces, acknowledging the architectural engineering while emphasizing durability. In contrast, classrooms prioritize a welcoming environment, utilizing wooden paneling for improved acoustics and aesthetic warmth.
The main classroom, located on the top floor with western views, doubles as a community hall, boasting exceptional acoustic solutions and a distinctive design. Its openwork wooden ceiling and varied wall tiles optimize spatial acoustics, enhanced by full-height glazing that further defines its unique character.

The building is designed to be as efficient, economical, and clear as possible, not only in terms of space utilization, layout, and internal organization, but also in terms of resource demands.

It is meticulously zoned, placing spaces with the lowest energy requirements in areas where greater heat losses can be expected, and those that do not need natural light and are not intended for prolonged occupancy in the underground level. During the winter, classrooms particularly benefit from solar heat gains due to their orientation towards different cardinal directions.

The entire building is centrally mechanically ventilated with heat recovery, and the quality of the external environment is automatically controlled, monitoring not only the internal temperature but also the air quality and the amount of harmful substances in the classrooms. During the summer, cooling is facilitated through central ventilation, but most of the time it relies on external shading and well-designed glazing properties. During the hottest months of the year, the school is not regularly used due to the summer holidays, reducing the need for cooling further.

Adequate natural light reduces the need for prolonged artificial lighting, and carefully designed acoustically absorbent materials ensure exceptionally favorable spatial acoustics in the classrooms, especially in the main hall, which also serves for social events such as theater, concerts, lectures, etc.

Technically, the building is designed to provide the most suitable conditions for its intended purpose, i.e., education, using the least amount of resources, whether in terms of acquisition or operating costs.

Built-up area: 570 m²
Enclosed volume: 5255 m³
Usable area: 978 m²