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  • A double kindergarten that sets standards

    A double kindergarten that sets standards

    The concept of the new kindergarten is impressive. In addition to a kitchen and a therapy room, the basement houses all the necessary areas for building services, storage, cleaning and outdoor equipment. Thanks to the recessed design, the plinth level is discreet and creates outdoor areas that can be used in a variety of ways and are protected from the weather. Barrier-free access is ensured by a new route from the main entrance on Charlottenweg.

    The kindergarten floor rises from this solid base and is divided into three “houses” with tent roofs. Each of these “houses” serves specific purposes and offers the children individual main and group rooms. The architectural design with the tent roofs, which are also visible in the interior, creates a special atmosphere that allows for a multi-layered spatial experience thanks to the combination of floor and “ceiling sky” as an additional room boundary. A gallery in the main rooms complements the space and offers the children places to retreat and observe.

    The new building will cost almost CHF 3 million, with the building itself costing around CHF 2.2 million. Additional costs will be incurred for furniture, landscaping, the connection to district heating and unforeseen expenses.

    A project with vision
    The architectural firms Berger Hammann Architekten AG and BRH-Architekten AG impressed the jury with their design. The timber construction and well thought-out room layout were decisive factors in the decision. The project, which is reminiscent of a “forest hut ensemble”, blends in perfectly with the natural surroundings of Charlottenfels.

    Completion of the new double kindergarten is planned for late summer 2025.

    Neuhausen invests in the future
    The population of Neuhausen is constantly growing due to the construction of new residential complexes. In addition to the Charlottenfels double kindergarten, which will open in autumn 2025, further school space expansions are planned.

    These investments in education and infrastructure are clear signals for the future of Neuhausen. The municipality is focussing on qualitative growth and sustainability in order to meet the requirements of dynamic population development.

  • Swiss textile company furnishes buildings in London and Lichtenfels

    Swiss textile company furnishes buildings in London and Lichtenfels

    Création Baumann has received two orders from England and Germany. In London, the Bern-based company, which specialises in textile interior design, is fitting out the 636 flats in the Newfoundland Tower with a version of its LORD curtain fabric that is colour-coordinated with the interior design concept, Création Baumann announced in a press release. The curtains reflect the light and achieve energy savings of up to 14 per cent. The fabric panels, totalling around 40 kilometres in length, are manufactured in Switzerland.

    In Germany, Création Baumann is fitting out the Archive of the Future in Lichtenfels near Bamberg. This is a pavilion surrounded by glass façades that can be fully opened, which houses offices and areas for exhibitions and events. Such “open architectural concepts with lots of glass rely on targeted lighting control to create optimal working conditions and protect rooms from overheating,” writes Création Baumann in a further press release. The textile manufacturer’s GUARD curtain fabric is being used in Lichtenfels. With its grid-like appearance, the aluminium-metallised fabric allows light into the interior, while its wafer-thin aluminium layer simultaneously protects against direct sunlight and glare.

  • The next step towards realising the vision of the Davos medical campus

    The next step towards realising the vision of the Davos medical campus

    The new research building “Research II” marks a step forward in the masterplan for the Davos medical campus designed by OOS. This plan aims to establish Davos as a centre of innovation with research activities, particularly in the fields of allergies, asthma and cardiology. Various structural measures have been undertaken to date, including the reorganisation of existing buildings and the introduction of a new therapy and catering wing.

    The Research II building creates additional space for various research activities and complements the existing campus building, which already serves as a training campus and research laboratory with offices. In addition, Research II offers space for external partners who benefit from the expertise and innovative atmosphere. Research II will thus be used by a large number of different institutions to pool their strengths with the aim of translational research.

    The project was developed taking into account the diverse requirements of various research projects such as CK-CARE, Cardio-Care and Davos BioSciences. The architecture and interior fittings were designed to be flexible and modular in order to facilitate future changes of use. Particular attention was paid to incorporating the needs of all users into the planning process, using a fixed budget as a guideline.

    The design is kept as flexible as possible to allow for a variety of uses. Although the building is currently designed for offices and laboratories, other uses can also be easily integrated. In addition, the interior design allows for flexible division into up to three separate areas.

    Aesthetically, “Research II” integrates seamlessly into the existing medical campus. One striking element is the cascading staircase that runs vertically through the building and encourages encounters between users. In addition, the use of shared labs and shared facilities encourages dialogue between different user groups and reduces investment costs. The BSL-2 laboratories are flexible and tailored to the needs of the users.

    Overall, “Research II” not only expands the capacities of the Davos Medical Campus, but also helps to realise the vision of the master plan step by step.