Hamburg Program
Our event program offers in-depth insights into current developments in school construction.
Following our trade fair SCHULBAU program at the bottom of the page you will find the link to the program of our cooperation partner Landesinstitut für Qualifizierung und Qualitätsentwicklung in Schulen (LI), whose program takes place at the same time on the second stage in the Cruise Center Altona.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Opening hours from 09:00 to 16:00
Emphases:
The future of educational construction in Hamburg
Many cities and municipalities are facing the challenge of coping with growing pupil numbers and increasing demands on educational construction. What is needed are strategies that focus on quality, sustainability and pedagogical openness. One approach that is increasingly coming into focus is the establishment of independent school construction organizations – for example in the form of a “Schulbau GmbH”. Such a structure can bundle processes, manage projects more efficiently and create the basis for an innovative, sustainable school landscape in the long term. The model therefore provides valuable suggestions for local authorities that want to reorganize their school construction activities or further develop existing structures.
Pedagogy in Existing Buildings & Circular Retrofitting
How can new learning concepts be integrated into existing buildings? In addition to pedagogical requirements, the focus is on circular renovation strategies and the sensitive handling of monument protection. The aim is to rethink spaces and transform existing architecture in such a way that it does justice to the schools of tomorrow.
New planning and construction processes
Sustainable school construction requires integrated and cooperative planning procedures that involve all parties involved at an early stage. Clear interfaces between planning, operation and financing are crucial in order to implement projects efficiently and sustainably. Transparent processes and participatory communication ensure acceptance and quality.
Scandinavian impulses & international best practices
Contributions from Norway, Sweden and Denmark show how sustainable school concepts, a conscious food culture and innovative interior design interact. These examples provide valuable impetus for the further development of school construction in Hamburg.
Workshop I, 14:30-15:00
Baukultur in the classroom? How it can work – the Baukultur textbook
Katharina Stahlhoven , Head of Education, Federal Foundation of Baukultur
Workshop II, 15:00-15:45
Rethinking existing buildings: the challenge for modern learning landscapes & technology
In Hamburg, we also see school construction as conversion: the focus is on maintaining and further developing existing buildings. The workshop will shed light on how learning spaces can be rethought through conversion – in the interplay of space, pedagogy, technology and digitalization.
Managing Director Marcia Canales, Architect, Marcia Canales GmbH
Advisory table, (all day)
Axel Papendieck, KfW Bankengruppe
Advice for architects and local authorities – from KfW Bankengruppe on financing solutions for sustainable infrastructure projects
| Daring to use more conversion culture in school construction Reiner , architect and urban planner, Chairman of the Board of the Federal Foundation of Baukultur |
Co-moderation: Frederik Minzlaff, Hela Gewürzwerk GmbH |
| 09:00 a.m. | Admission / Meet and Greet: Time for a short tour Our guided exhibitor tour for architects and planners, school building authorities, school administrators and educators |
| 9:50 – 10:00 a.m. | We’re all drumming up! Because now it starts |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Q&A – At the kitchen table: Experts in conversation Moderation: Kirsten Jung School construction with a GmbH – we talk about the organization of school construction tasks in a GmbH Jan Schneck, representative of the management SBH, Schulbau Hamburg |
| 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. | Experts – LAB: An expert from the world of science has his say: Prof. Martin Wollensak, Agency for Renewable Resources (FNR) |
| 10:50 – 11:05 a.m. | Experts – LAB: An expert from the world of science has his say: Modulbau macht Schule – Schnell. Flexible. Sustainable. Frederik Johannes, Alho Systembau GmbH |
| 11:15 – 11:50 a.m. | Opening Speech Day 1 Kirsten Jung, Founder and Managing Director Messe SCHULBAU KsenijaBekeris, Senator, Ministry of Schools and Vocational Training, Hamburg Dr. Andreas Dressel, Senator for Finance and President of the Finance Authority of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg Mark Rackles, Senator for Children and Education Bremen |
| 11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Schools are workshops of life by Lutz-Matthias Kessling, 1st Chairman of the BDA Hamburg |
| 12:00 – 12:20 p.m. | Phase zero until moving in Dirk Landwehr, Dipl.-Ing. Architect, Managing Director, Trapez Architektur GmbH Birgit Graumann-Delling, Headmistress Ammersbek |
| 12:20 – 12:35 p.m. | Daring to use more conversion culture in school construction Reiner Nagel, architect and urban planner, Chairman of the Board of the Federal Foundation of Baukultur |
| from 12:30 pm | PLANUNGSCAFÉ
Our planning café is the place for anyone who wants to find out more about school construction, participation processes or phase zero. Whether you are pursuing concrete plans or want to sort out your initial thoughts – our experts are available for personal discussions, answer your questions and look forward to exchanging ideas. |
| 12:35 – 12:55 p.m. | Schools stifle learning – time for spaces that inspire rather than instruct Thomas Laqua, Executive Director, wonderlabz.org |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Relax and network with exhibitors and speakers |
| 2:00 – 2:20 p.m. | SCHOOL + CULTURE = TRUE Norwegian schools combine school function, cultural evening events and sports activities – how school buildings can be activated for the local community, culture and sports. Marion Pflugfelder, senior architect and partner at Spinn Arkitekter, Norway |
| 2:20 – 2:35 p.m. | Experts – LAB An expert from the world of science has his say: PPP life cycle approach Dr. Jörg Christen, Mainz University of Applied Sciences |
| 2:35 – 3:00 p.m. | Rethinking the status quo: the challenge for modern learning environments & technology In Hamburg, there is a growing demand to make high-quality learning environments a matter of course in daycare centres, schools and other educational and cultural venues. How can learning spaces be rethought through renovation – in the interplay of space, pedagogy, technology and digitalization? Marcia Canales, architect, Managing Director Marcia Canales GmbH |
| 15:00-15:05 | Opening speech of the student competition Kirsten Jung, founder of the SCHULBAU trade fair, sponsor and organizer of the SCHULBAU competition |
| 15:15 – 15:45 | HCU student competition
The SCHULBAU trade fair has been organizing the HCU student competition in cooperation with SBH and BSB for many years. |
| 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Invitation to the Blue Hour with snacks, drinks and DJ Vibe to exchange ideas with all speakers, exhibitors, cooperation partners and VIPs |
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Opening hours from 09:00 to 16:00
Emphases:
Funding & Financing
A sustainable educational building needs not only good ideas, but also solid financing. The coordination and effective management of subsidies, as well as the close link between financing and planning, are crucial in order to implement projects in a sustainable way in the long term.
Nutrition, Sport and Health in Educational Buildings
Schools are more than places of learning – they are healthy living spaces. These include spaces for exercise, nutrition and community that promote health and strengthen social interaction.
Places of learning outside the school & neighbourhood integration
Education does not end at the school gate. Extracurricular learning venues and integration into the neighbourhood create new perspectives. Open spaces and socio-spatial structures can be used sensibly to develop synergies between school operations and the neighbourhood.
Excursions & project presentations as learning spaces
Exemplary projects serve as valuable impulses for innovation in school construction. In discussions about transformation potentials in existing buildings – up to creative approaches such as the Camera Obscura – new perspectives on school and learning emerge.
Workshop I, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
How can school conversions/new builds be sustainable? Co-creation at and with schools
Tobias Ortel, school construction consultant, spatial education, architect, M.A.
Workshop II, 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
How do space and furniture influence pedagogical work? – Development of pragmatic spatial solutions that make a difference in pedagogical work .
Tobias Ortel, school construction consultant, spatial education, architect, M.A.
Excursion, 16:00 – 17:00
| Moderator of the day: Kirsten Jung, Founder and CEO SCHULBAU, Cubus Medien Verlag GmbH | Co-moderation: Frederik Minzlaff, Hela Gewürzwerk GmbH |
| 09:00 a.m. | Admission / Meet and Greet: Time for a short tour Our guided exhibitor tour for architects and planners, school building authorities, school administrators and educators |
| 9:50 – 10:00 a.m. | We’re all drumming up! Because now it starts |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Opening Day 2
Kirsten Jung, Founder and Managing Director, SCHULBAU trade fair |
| 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Relax and network with exhibitors and speakers |
| 10:45 – 11:00 a.m. | Developing schools with raumbildung People, furniture and space are formative for teaching and learning in schools. raumbildung shows how it initiates and accompanies learning processes for pupils, develops spaces together with school communities and how furniture supports educational work. Two workshops will then be held on the topics of school renovation and new construction as well as furniture and space. Tobias Ortel, school consultant, spatial education, architect. M.A |
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. | #Baustelle & Schule Tina Unruh, Managing Director of the Hamburg Foundation for Building Culture (HSBK) |
| 11:10 – 11:40 a.m. | Q&A at the kitchen table: connoisseurs in conversation Moderated by: Kirsten Jung Exchange on current challenges and developments in school construction. Jan Schneck, representative of the management SBH Karin Loosen, President of the Hamburg Chamber of Architects Thorsten Bremer, Dipl.-Ing. at Trapez Architektur GmbH and spokesman for the educational building working group of the Hamburg Chamber of Architects |
| 11:40 – 11:50 a.m. | Lecture Michael Wegstein, Financial Advisor at GLS Gemeinschaftsbank, Hamburg, Competence Center Education & Culture |
| 11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Camera Obscura Maciej Markowicz, artist, Camera Obscura Art, Hamburg |
| 12:00 – 12:20 p.m. | Relax and network with exhibitors and speakers |
| 12:20 – 12:45 p.m. | Architecture that works Solutions that promote development and bring about positive change Markus Grieser, architect and partner at AART architects. Shows current school projects in Denmark, Sweden and Germany – in disadvantaged neighborhoods, historical contexts and new educational landscapes. AART is now also represented in Hamburg. |
| 12:30 -15:30 | PLANUNGSCAFÉ The meeting place for anyone who needs advice on school construction and participation processes and phase zero. Egon Tegge, school construction consultant, mediator, school management coach |
| 12:45 – 13:00 | Startups at school – creating spaces for ideas or How young people become problem solvers themselves Together with teachers, SEEd (Social Entrepreneurship Education) creates learning spaces in which entrepreneurial spirit and innovation can grow. Using the “School x Startups” education program as an example, we show how schools can become places where young people take responsibility and develop projects with added social value. Olivia Brunner, Site Manager SEEd Hamburg |
| 13:00 – 13:10 | Challenges in school construction for planners and the activities of the Hamburg Chamber of Architects‘ Educational Construction Working Group Thorsten Bremer, Dipl.-Ing. at Trapez Architektur GmbH and spokesman for the Hamburg Chamber of Architects’ Educational Construction Working Group |
| 13:10 – 13:25 | The city of Lehrte reports on its 200 million euro projects currently under construction. Niklas Hartmann, municipal employee in the building management department of the city of Lehrte BüşraTüfekçi, municipal employee in the building management department of the city of Lehrte |
| 13:25 – 14:00 | Relax and network with exhibitors and speakers |
| 2:00 – 2:20 p.m. | Perspective in school construction: learning landscapes After schools with learning landscape concepts have been awarded prizes at several German School Awards in recent years, learning landscapes are now also being planned in Hamburg and the surrounding area instead of classroom concepts. Egon Tegge, school construction consultant, mediator, school management coach Nathalie Dudda, graduate architect, managing director of tun-architektur |
| 2:20 – 2:35 p.m. | Experts – LAB: An expert has his say: Renovating classrooms SMART – improving air, light and acoustics at the same time Dr. Claudia Kandzia, Heinz Trox Foundation |
| 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. | Ensuring design quality in Hamburg school construction Tanja Storch, Head of Building Competence Center, Ministry for Urban Development and Housing of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg (BSW) |
| 15:00 – 15:10 | From a quiet room to a culture of learning – the ABCs of the school toilet Lars Forsberg, IWI-Technology, Denmark |
| 15:10 – 15:20 | Relax and network with exhibitors and speakers |
| 15:20 – 15:45 | Q&A at the kitchen table: experts in conversation Moderated by: Kirsten Jung Presentation of school project & excursion to Altona district school |
| 3:45 p.m. | End of day 2 We say goodbye and go to the bus |
| 16:00 -17:00 | Last but not least, we continue on to the last exciting excursion by bus:
Tour of the Altona district school in the new center of Altona. This is a perimeter block development with schoolyard use on the roof terraces. |
Hint: The program presented is subject to change. Please understand that there may be short-term adjustments.
Our cooperation partner LI
You can find the schedule of our cooperation partner, the State Institute for Qualification and Quality Development in Schools (LI), by clicking here: Program
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