Located in a protected park area, the construction of this new childcare facility required strict adherence to ecological standards as it replaced an outdated, outgrown post-war building. To minimize disruption during ongoing operations, the project demanded a short construction window and low site emissions.
Consequently, apart from the basement and floor slabs, the three new structures were built on the original footprint using a timber skeleton and modular construction method. The solid cross-laminated timber wall and ceiling panels arrived prefabricated, while the larch wood facade was assembled on-site.
The project avoided Styrofoam entirely, opting instead for foam glass gravel and foam glass panels for the basement walls and perimeter insulation, alongside mineral wool for the upper walls. Landscape conservation efforts focused on preserving regional biodiversity and local habitats. As a result, extensive green roofs, nesting boxes for bats and swifts, bee hotels, and lizard habitats were integrated into the design alongside spacious, sunlit group rooms that provide a healthy indoor climate for the children. Finally, an updated pathway network ensures barrier-free access across all three buildings.