Old Schoolhouse Site, CH-Muntelier
The competition site includes the former school building, the “Wöschhuus,” and a former fire station. Before the necessary renovation work on the existing structures was carried out, a feasibility study was commissioned to assess what other potential uses might be possible on the site.
The public character of the existing buildings is enhanced by a plaza that stretches between the old Wöschhus and the former schoolhouse and is dominated by a large linden tree. An additional building is proposed to form a three-sided boundary for this outdoor space. The new building — the daycare center — replaces the fire station and is clearly subordinate to the former school building.
For all buildings, entrance areas open onto the plaza will be created, each adapted to the building’s volume. This will establish a logical hierarchy of entrances on the plaza. The architecture of the new building is developed from the existing historic structure. The choice of materials is based on traditional construction methods, and the design language engages in a dialogue with the historic elements.
