The University of Applied Sciences in Merseburg has approximately 3,000 students. Thecampus is characterized by the typical postmodern prefabricated blocks of the 50s and 60s - some havealready been renovated or demolished. A few buildings are still preserved in their original condition.Next to one of the dormitories is an annex with two levels. This former north-south-oriented telephonestation is now repurposed as a new nursery school for the Association of Student Services. It provides a place for up to 42 children at the age of 0-6 years. The facade layout with the new centralmain entrance allows parents and employees direct access.
Large new windows in a wood-aluminumconstruction on the south and north facades translate the long building into a contemporaryarchitectural language and ensure the natural lighting of the rooms. The conversion gives this buildinga new function and appearance. The existing 3-meter grid of the building turned out to be very flexible for thelocation of group rooms, kitchen, and salary facilities. A new generous wooden staircase creates a newconnection between the levels and generates additional light for the lower floor. The kitchen and amultifunctional children's restaurant occupy a central position on the ground floor. The kitchen withdirect access to the garden provides a freshly cooked meal per day – a fun opportunity to improve youreating habits sustainably.
