New Construction of a Daycare Center and Gyms at Franzstraße 2026

• Total floor area of the daycare center: 1,875 m²
• Total gym floor area: 1,785 m²
• Architects: kadawittfeldarchitektur, 1st Place in the 2022 Competition
• Funding: State and Local Infrastructure Financing Act (LuKIFG)
• Start of construction: expected in the first quarter of 2029

Concept
The concept calls for the extensive reuse of the facade materials from the existing building. This approach promotes a sustainable and environmentally responsible use of resources.

Reuse of Clinker
Bricks The clinker bricks from the existing facades will be reused after demolition to create the brick-cladding facade of the new structures. Small fragments resulting from the demolition can be used as a substrate in the outdoor areas.

CO₂ Savings
: Reusing clinker bricks can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 95% compared to manufacturing new facing bricks.

Approval
: The processed products are tested by an independent institute and subsequently receive building code approval.

Curtain Wall Installation:
The existing clinker bricks, cut to size as flat facing bricks, are interlocked into a substructure made of recycled aluminum. Since the installation is done without adhesives, the system can be dismantled without causing damage and allows for the reuse of materials—in line with the principles of a sustainable circular economy.

Appearance
: The facade consists of a combination of vertically and horizontally installed ReUse flat facing bricks.

Other exterior materials blend in with the chosen color palette.
This ensures that the street’s uniform, red clinker brick appearance is preserved even after the new structures are completed.

Color
Scheme The color scheme features muted, nature-inspired shades. Copper-brown accents create a connection between the interior and exterior.

Materials
The interiors will feature a combination of wood surfaces and plaster—in some cases, clay plaster—with a corresponding coat of paint, as well as wood windows and doors. The floors will be covered with rubber in natural tones.

Color Scheme
: Each group room and its corresponding coatroom is assigned one of the four main colors. The walls in the play area are painted in a neutral off-white base color. Stairwells and wayfinding signage feature copper-brown accents that tie in with the exterior materials.

The retention green roof is at the heart of the rainwater management system on the daycare center’s play roof. A constant water level of 4 cm ensures a steady water supply for the plants. A total of 32% of the rainwater is returned to the environment through evaporation. Excess water is discharged at a controlled rate of no more than 1.0 liter per second, thereby reducing the load on the sewer system.

The benefits at a glance:

• Heavy Rain Preparedness: Delayed runoff reduces peak loads in the sewer system.
• Cooling: Evaporation improves the microclimate and lowers the ambient temperature.
• Biodiversity: Intensive greening creates habitats for plants and animals.
• Roof Protection: The green roof protects the roof membrane from UV radiation and the elements.
• Thermal insulation: The additional roof structure can help balance out temperature fluctuations.
  
  

The basalt stones were reused at the Branderhof estate as stair treads, window sills, and fireplace hearths.

The parquet flooring that had been removed from Franzstraße was also reinstalled in the manor house’s community living room.