St. Barbara Nursing Home / Pedevilla Architects

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Textual content description supplied by the architects. The nursing house is situated in Higher Passeier Valley at 700m above sea degree, near the church and subsequent to the monastery of the Teutonic Order, located prominently on the entrance to the village. The prevailing construction of the Eighties turned formally simplified with its redevelopment and extension, whereas its outer look was elaborated with a perforated façade.

Thereby, the facade design of the neighboring historic constructing of the Teutonic Order, thought of to be the muse for the village group’s emergence, can also be taken up. It was right here that the Teutonic Knights had as soon as constructed their pilgrims’ hospice, round which the village of St. Leonhard developed from the thirteenth century onwards.

Massive-format, recurrently repeating home windows with funnel-shaped reveals emphasize the constructing’s vital historic anchoring at its location. Whereas the static construction of the previous district nursing house may very well be largely preserved, the reorganization of the rooms and the façade meets the elevated necessities for dwelling consolation, effectivity, and adaptability for the long run. Along with the creation of an outside space for the very first time, the room items had been additionally enlarged. All structural and organizational measures inside each the inside and exterior design are aimed toward selling the independence of the residents and conveying a sense of safety.

Acquainted, regional supplies comparable to large-grained, washed-out plaster with mineral aggregates from the encompassing space and native wooden like larch and spruce confer with the encompassing panorama when it comes to each coloration and construction.

As a widely known factor from the present constructing, the orange coloration of the room doorways was adopted and now types the colour theme of the brand new home. Its varied nuances are a recurring factor all through your complete mission. Enhancing the lighting and acoustics was additionally of basic significance. Accentuated and glare-free lighting creates a nice dwelling ambiance. The grounded selection of supplies and acoustically efficient surfaces guarantee consolation and well-being.