08-07-2026
Foundation Stone Laid at Elisabeth Selbert High School
The laying of the cornerstone on Bernburger Straße in Düsseldorf-Eller marked the symbolic start of the expansion of the four-track Elisabeth-Selbert-Gymnasium, which was founded in 2024.
The cornerstone was symbolically laid by City Manager Burkhard Hintzsche, together with School Principal Lourdes Campagna and Dagmar Wandt, Director of the Office of Schools and Education. The entire planning and construction management team from KRESINGS was on site.
The ceremony began with a performance by the school choir, followed by remarks from Mr. Hintzsche, a female and a male student from the lower school (there is currently only a lower school), and Ms. Campagna. The highlight of the event was a very moving speech by the granddaughter of the school’s namesake, Elisabeth Selbert, about her grandmother’s life and work. After the ceremony, guests were treated to currywurst and cold drinks.
Here is a link to the City of Düsseldorf's groundbreaking ceremony video.
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The new building, which will connect the historic, protected structure of the former secondary school with a new sports hall, will feature modern learning environments, science labs, and multifunctional spaces that support modern teaching methods. The new three-court sports hall, which includes a gymnastics room, will also benefit community sports clubs. The outdoor facilities will be redesigned, including the creation of a multipurpose field for soccer and basketball, as well as a running track.
The construction project meets high standards of sustainability and energy efficiency. The school building’s roof surfaces will be equipped with a biodiversity roof and a photovoltaic system, while the sports hall’s roof will feature extensive greening in addition to the photovoltaic system.
The construction project meets high standards of sustainability and energy efficiency. The school building’s roof surfaces will be equipped with a biodiversity roof and a photovoltaic system, while the sports hall’s roof will feature extensive greening in addition to the photovoltaic system.
