The Stilklassen (German, lit. "style classes") are located in two schools in Berndorf,

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History

After a two-year construction phase, the schools were opened in 1909. What is special about these schools is their furnishing, which was funded by Arthur Krupp. The architect of these unique buildings is

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. Each of the classrooms is furnished and designed in a different historical style. Krupp's aim was to teach his workers' children the knowledge about foreign cultures that he was able to obtain on his journeys.

The Classrooms

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, whereas the motives on the ceiling are a faithful reproduction of the ceiling in the church Alkalda de Heinares. * the

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classroom with motives from St. Sergius' church in

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classroom by the example of the church of castle

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Interesting facts

Even in Krupp's time, when the schools were founded, parents were concerned that the pupils might be distracted by the colours and ornaments. Additionally to this extravagant interior design, Krupp also provided the school with a central heating system, showers and a dental surgery, which was paid for by Krupp himself for a year. Nowadays, these two buildings do not only still serve as schools but also as tourist attractions.

Literature

* Ilg, Christine: Berndorf und seine Schulen - ein Streifzug durch Berndorf,

External links

Stilklassen, German and English
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