nbundm* Architekten und Stadtplaner

Description

Right at the heart of Munich‘s Hadern residential quarter, there is one last, small plot of land that is yet to be developed. It is a triangular property at a fork in the road, and it is earmarked to become home to a three-group day care centre. The centre’s design fully exploits the potential of the somewhat cramped plot of land, proposing a triangular wooden building painted light blue, which stands fully detached and highly recognisable at the intersection. The main entrance and garden exit are the sole indents into the building’s unequivocal form. The three building components frame a multifunctional central area that serves as a foyer, cloakroom and play corridor all in one. This core channels all the highly frequented communal areas, while also providing a central space. On each floor, the multifunctional area extends all the way up to the façade, allowing for natural lighting and ventilation. Rounded walls seamlessly connect the various zones. The central space, which invites all kinds of activities, is defined by solid wood walls and ceilings that are both robust and create a pleasant atmosphere. A skylight contributes wonderfully to this friendly, bright look and feel. The plan provides for a timber building that is recognisable as such both inside and out. A horizontally structured spruce formwork «dresses» the crèche and lends the building a child-friendly scale.