Location | Nottwil LU |
Client | Gemeinde Nottwil |
Commission | Study competition on invitation 2015 |
Planning | 2015–2016 |
Construction | 2016–2017 |
Architects | Graber & Steiger Architekten, Project Architect: Roland Stutz |
Consultants | Structural engineer: Beat Lauber, Cost Consultant: Büro für Bauökonomie, Mechanical Engineer: Markus Stolz, Electrical Engineer: Brunner Elektroplan, Building physicist: RSP AG |
Along with the balanced and structural placement of the new building, we were particularly interested in developing a simple spatial concept which builds on the educational ideas formulated by the developers and yet still provides the greatest possible scope for any future changes and developments. The slender and linear structure of the new building is designed as an elegant wooden structure based on a typical hillside location in the Surental valley and which can be devised on a stage-by-stage basis. The fact that the direction of the views and main sunlight vary in this setting in addition to the level setting at the foot of the slope led to the creation of a tailor-made sectional solution which uses the differing qualities of the site to its advantage. The crossed sectional design allows for a varied spatial layout within an extremely simple basic structure whereby the contextual connection of the classrooms can be changed on a floor-by-floor basis. The circulation areas designed as meeting zones create a clear and efficient internal linking as well as offering a range of additional added values in daily use. In summer 2017, the first stage of the building will be constructed. It will be 110m long when complete.
The current issue 13/2022 of TEC21 introduces the mixed-use conversion on Denkmalstrasse in Lucerne. Among others, the report highlights how the specific concept of the building achieves a lofty spatial openness despite a highly dense urban context and how the simple and raw spaces invite to a playful appropriation for living and working. Minimalism as an offer!