The ‘Fox’s Den’ daycare facility, close to woodland, has space for three elementary groups for children over three and three crèche groups for under-3s. A kitchen, multi-purpose room and a caretaker’s area with a workshop are also integrated into the barrier-free building.
The spatial development concept provides a smooth transition from outdoors to indoors. The organic design of the structure and the ground plan are inspired by the shape of a cosy fox’s den and were developed on the basis of that idea. The surface of the extensive green roof features round skylight domes that flood the interior with extra daylight.
The new single-storey building is entirely realised as a sustainable hybrid timber construction. All exterior walls and the roof structure are made of wood, the interior walls of brickwork. The flat roof rests calmly on the ground floor and projects outwards towards the outdoor play areas. The timber façade with its harmonious change of colours from red to orange and yellow radiates warmth and cosiness.
