A Campus Thinks Ahead

The Munich International School is growing—from 1,300 to 1,500 students at its Starnberg campus. What may sound like mere numbers is, in reality, an urban planning question: How can a campus that has grown rather haphazardly over decades continue to evolve, thereby sharpening its character as an inspiring place of learning for the next generation of children and young people aged three to 18? Our master plan answers this question with a holistic approach. The focus is not on individual new buildings, but on the coherent further development of the entire site—with clear circulation patterns, reorganized functions, harmonious infill development, and a central gathering place: the “new heart” of the campus, enhanced by an amphitheater, redesigned outdoor spaces, and a cafeteria that opens toward the center of the campus.