Located near the forest, the "Fuchsbau" daycare center offers space for three elementary groups and three crèche groups. A kitchen and a multi-purpose room as well as a caretaker's area are also integrated into the single-storey, completely barrier-free building.
The concept envisages a smooth transition from the exterior to the interior. The organic design of the structure and the floor plan is based on the shape of a cosy fox house. The holistic realisation of this idea is reflected, for example, in the extensive green roof with round skylight domes, which bring additional daylight into the interior. Expansions and niches in the interior contribute to the structure and create sheltered play areas.
The building envelope is realised to passive house standard. The building components consist of a sustainable hybrid timber construction, with both the exterior walls and the roof structure made of timber. The timber façade with its harmonious colour gradient underlines the organic design language and radiates warmth and cosiness.
Bio andreas schneider architekten designs and builds spaces today that meet the needs of the people of tomorrow. Social issues and developments drive the internationally active architecture firm to maintain the quality of the built environment and to make it liveable for the future. Its work focuses on educational buildings, sports and cultural facilities and urban development projects. New construction projects as well as refurbishments and extensions are realised.
Other prizes Iconic Design Award 2024 German Design Award 2025 Tag der Architektur
