The overall concept of the Katharinenstift residential community seeks to ensure that older people experience a feeling of security and familiar structures. The residents of the housing complex should be encouraged to continue their normal lifestyles.
One important feature of the design is that it is based almost exclusively on single rooms. Small units are to be created, providing accommodation for seven to 13 residents. Common rooms will be available for various joint and/or independent activities, e.g. cooking, baking, reading, laundry, discussion groups. The bathrooms are not merely functional spaces, but have been designed to create an attractive and cosy atmosphere.
The property’s own garden has a park-like atmosphere with a mature tree population. A new cafeteria is situated in the middle of the garden. Enclosed within a single-level glass pavilion, it provides splendid views of the surrounding landscape.
The façade of the Katharinenstift building blends in with the style of the surrounding elegant townhouses, and the materials used convey warmth and openness. Adjustable sun screens create an everchanging façade, meaning the observer’s view is never the same.
The overall concept of the Katharinenstift residential community seeks to ensure that older people experience a feeling of security and familiar structures. The residents of the housing complex should be encouraged to continue their normal lifestyles.
One important feature of the design is that it is based almost exclusively on single rooms. Small units are to be created, providing accommodation for seven to 13 residents. Common rooms will be available for various joint and/or independent activities, e.g. cooking, baking, reading, laundry, discussion groups. The bathrooms are not merely functional spaces, but have been designed to create an attractive and cosy atmosphere.
The property’s own garden has a park-like atmosphere with a mature tree population. A new cafeteria is situated in the middle of the garden. Enclosed within a single-level glass pavilion, it provides splendid views of the surrounding landscape.
The façade of the Katharinenstift building blends in with the style of the surrounding elegant townhouses, and the materials used convey warmth and openness. Adjustable sun screens create an everchanging façade, meaning the observer’s view is never the same.
The façade of the Katharinenstift building blends in with the style of
the surrounding elegant townhouses.
The façade of the Katharinenstift building blends in with the style of the surrounding elegant townhouses.
Adjustable sun screens create an everchanging façade,
meaning the observer’s view is never the same.
Adjustable sun screens create an everchanging façade, meaning the observer’s view is never the same.
Facade play – sliding shutters
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CLIENT
Katharinenstift Mönchengladbach
LOCATION
Mönchengladbach
TYPE OF BUILDING
Nursing care home
STATUS
Completed, 2008
PHOTOS
Michael Reisch
CLIENT
Katharinenstift Mönchengladbach
LOCATION
Mönchengladbach
TYPE OF BUILDING
Nursing care home
STATUS
Completed, 2008
PHOTOS
Michael Reisch