The new building for 201st Primary School “St. Cyril and St. Methodius” in the village of Lozen, Pancharevo District, is part of the broader vision for developing the school as an open, inclusive, and modern environment. The expansion responds to the real need to increase capacity and create better conditions for learning, play, and social integration, driven by growing interest from the local community and neighboring settlements. The project is part of the IPA - Architecture and more portfolio of educational buildings.
The project for the new building is a donation from IPA - Architecture and more, reflecting the team’s commitment to creating a contemporary, functional, and sustainable educational environment tailored to the needs of the school and its children. As part of the architectural design, the new building is composed of three separate volumes that follow the logic of the terrain and are functionally and spatially connected to the existing building.
The new building will accommodate six classrooms for 25 students each, specialized chemistry and biology classrooms, two preschool groups for 25 children each with a separate entrance, administrative and technical areas, as well as a large sports hall with changing rooms and service spaces.
One of the volumes accommodates a library and information center with a reading room, book storage, and a dedicated area for independent study, a quiet and well-lit space that will support the learning process and help develop a culture of reading. It also offers the potential for language learning, informal workshops, and club activities.
A large sports hall with changing rooms and service spaces is planned, along with an additional sports hall with direct access to the inner courtyard. In addition to the internal organization of the building, the project includes improvements to the outdoor space. Two new playgrounds, a nature area, a sports zone for children in the preschool groups, and recreation areas accessible to all students will be created. The courtyard becomes a natural extension of the learning environment, accessible, shared, and designed to encourage free movement and interaction.
As part of the IPA - Architecture and more portfolio of public buildings, the new building for 201st Primary School “St. Cyril and St. Methodius” is designed around the contemporary role of the school as an environment for learning, interaction, movement, and cultural development. The architecture is not only a functional response but also carries a new identity that is sustainable, open, and inclusive. With this expansion, 201st Primary School “St. Cyril and St. Methodius” will continue to develop as a contemporary school that provides the conditions for meaningful, high-quality education for every child.
