Architects: Waechter + Waechter Architekten
Location: Neuwied-Engers, Germany
Year: 2020
Timber Concepts: Timber Construction
Photo by Thilo Ross
Workshop for disabled people offering a wide range of support for work and recreation. Utilizing a wooden construction and soft-tone wood interior, the spaces for work and relaxation complement each other. The entire interior of the building is accessible for all without the use of stairs or elevators. As visitors enter the building through the semi-outdoor entryways, they are given shelter as well as views of the surrounding outdoor landscape.
See more information on Waechter + Waechter Arhictekten’s website: https://www.waechter-architekten.de/projekte
This project is currently nominated and shortlisted for a DAM Prize 2022 and has already won best architects 22 Award for 2021.
Felix Waechter presented a recorded lecture for Touching Cellulose on April 23rd, 2021 and will be presenting again on the 14th of September at 08:45 for the open lecture series, Rethink Structure – Timber Structuralism.