In touch with the existing In the process, the existing situation - a multipurpose and a physics room - was rethought, restructured and new space was created for the children to have their breaktime at lunch and during daytime, within treasured spaces. In the context of the conversion, a kitchen was also integrated, which allows the staff to prepare the kids meals fresh and rich in vitamins directly on site. The goal was to use the existing structures, think and activate them differently along with rebuilding some elements.

Materials, interior design and sustainability The warm white constructed plaster walls form an attractive counterpoint to the natural, warm wooden furniture and the enclosing natural curtains in the interior. These enter into a dialogue with the expressiveness of playfully colored textile elements in the area of the dwelling areas and library. The use of wood, a robust, local and ecological building material is central for a sustainable structure, a long service life and regional value creation.