Gutenberg School

The Leipzig Gutenberg School in the center-southeast is an educational institution specializing in books, printing, media, office, languages ​​and art. The history of the school goes back to 1853, when the Leipzig Booksellers' Training Institute was founded. Together with the Printing Training Institute founded in 1886, these form the roots of the school. 

BAUHAUS architecture: The impressive school building of today's Gutenberg School was built between 1927 and 1929 and designed by Otto Droge for the German Printing Association, the Printing School and the Master School for the Graphic Arts. The architect incorporated various styles into the building. The Bauhaus style dominates the façade, while Art Deco and Brick Expressionism dominate the interior.

The Gutenberg School, with its clear, straightforward form, is based on the functional and clear construction of the Bauhaus as well as on the rational educational goals based on technology and science. The light plastered facades are divided horizontally by the economical use of Rochlitz porphyry. A tower-like elevation of the main building is decorated with the dials of a clock. Rochlitz porphyry dominates the entrance area and base zone. In principle, decorative elements that previously characterized the architect's buildings were dispensed with.

Today, the Gutenberg School is the vocational school center for the city of Leipzig. Around 1.800 students are taught in around 80 classes by 78 teachers.