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New construction of Matzingen workshop
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commercial/industrial buildings
Place
Matzingen, Switzerland
Studio
Photos
Lucas Peters
Description
The operations centre «Neuer Werkhof Matzingen» has been developed out of the local
architectural layout and refers to the farmhouse typology of the «extended multi-purpose building» that is widespread in Thurgau. At the
railroad crossing in the south, a public area is opened up, which welcomes
visitors with its clear arrival area. Thanks to its elongated orientation, the
building shields the adjacent residential neighbourhood from road and railway
noise. Furthermore, due to its prominent silo with the municipal coat of arms
on it, the building and its public use by the fire department are already
visible from a distance. The entire spatial programme is
organised under a single cantilevered roof. The centrepiece of the facility is
the column-free vehicle hall; adjacent to it are a washing hall, a workshop,
and heated service and office rooms. The supporting structure is constructed
entirely of wood, except for the foundations. The use of local wood combined
with local craftsmanship results in regional added value. The division into
heated and unheated rooms as well as a photovoltaic system contribute towards
the formulated cost and sustainability goals. Wood is also used as the façade
material, in keeping with the rural surroundings and as a consequence of the
supporting structure. The dark colour of the façade with the brass-coloured
lettering gives the building a strong identity and is reminiscent of the black
shield on a golden field of the municipal coat of arms.