Client:
Neuss, Technical Building Management
Task
In a suburb of Neuss, a building for the fire department was created. The space program did find a hall for three fire trucks in front of the residence and also areas which are frequently held training courses for firefighters.
Basis of the draft
The two areas of use are located in two, in their shape and materiality different buildings.
The engine room has a glass facade profile glass was developed. The contours of shimmering colors and transport of parked vehicles, the use of the building to the outside. The choice of this facade design was based on two considerations:
1. Even on rainy days, the fire department has a large, naturally lit room for maintenance and training purposes. The problem of summer heat is reduced by deciduous trees and tall in front of the south facade. By opening the doors and floor to ceiling louvred windows, cooling is ensured in a few minutes.
2. The passive use of solar energy ensures a significant reduction in heating costs in winter. Due to the natural exposure, the cost of artificial lighting can be reduced throughout the year.
The two-story building containing part of the changing and shower units as well as accommodation and training rooms, kitchen and office.
Ribbon windows illuminate the changing rooms on the ground floor. Suspended gratings allow the windows that remain outside the heating season, open all the time and cross ventilation to dry the wet turnout gear is guaranteed. A ventilation system is not required. At the same time, the gratings of the blinds for the changing rooms.
The contrast between the monolithic, determined from a more traditional and typical local building material and formed the industrial, cool radiance of the engine room, the exterior design of the building.
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