Slightly offset roofscapes establish projections and recesses that contribute to spatial differentiation. Three shallow pitched roofs define the striking contour of the volumes. For the facade design, the team of Löser Lott found inspiration in regional building traditions. In typological terms, the monochrome colour scheme and the selected materials echo the neighbouring agricultural buildings. Loadbearing walls comprise wood frame structures enveloped in corrugated sheet metal, painted in striking hues. The projecting access balconies consisting of steel harmonise with the main roof clad in standing seam roofing. Metal grating serves as fall protection while horizontal lintels delineate the exteriors and, in sum, reinforce the design coherence of the building volume. The undersides of the cantilevering roofs display unfinished OSB panelling.
Facing the town, one building corner projects outwards and signals the entrance leading to the generous foyer. A multipurpose room borders it and is available for external use. Along the central hallway, interiors display a consistently staggered arrangement, establishing deep areas and niches for informal use. Altogether seven group rooms with full-height windows are oriented to the outdoor space in the south. On the back, auxiliary functions including the kitchen feature a separate delivery access. The spatial structure resembles a patchwork and is continued on the upper floor. Combining open and closed zones results in a vivid succession of rooms that also functions as an interior playground. Special areas for creative and artistic programs complement the programmatic mix. On the upper floor, the daycare centre administration and a kids’ café combined with kitchen face the western perimeter of the building, offering a view of the antespace. Large skylights and round window openings in the interior walls create additional opportunities for natural lighting. Materials such as birch wood, white render, and cast flooring in light grey hues create an atmosphere of balance.
Both facilities are intended for about 130 children. The pedagogic concept is based on open learning environments, inspired by the Reggio and Montessori methods. The buildings were designed in order to guarantee barrier-free access throughout the daycare centres. They also comprise publicly accessible playgrounds as well as generous open areas that offer transitions into the surrounding landscape.
