Childcare Center Dornbirn, Austria
In the Haselstauden district in the north of Dornbirn, the new Kinderhaus forms an independent building within a larger educational and community complex. Together with the sports and event centre and the children’s pavilion, it forms the new centre of the district and complements the existing surroundings of the primary school, vocational school and church. A newly created village square connects the different uses and provides a shared outdoor space.
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ProjectChildcare Center
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LocationDornbirn, Austria
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A Clear Structure, an Open Approach
The architecture by Cukrowicz Nachbaur Architekten is defined by a clear and restrained form. The compact building creates a distinct address within the ensemble while opening towards the surrounding open spaces. Its position directly on the village square creates short routes and direct connections between the building, square and playground. The Childcare Center comprises a basement and four above-ground floors. Together with the children’s pavilion and the sports and event centre, it forms part of a multifunctional educational complex.
Wave-Shaped Structure for the Exposed Concrete Façade
A defining feature of the Childcare Center is the design of its exterior façade. The exposed concrete is given a differentiated appearance through the deliberate use of a surface structure, creating a distinctive finish.
For the façade, the RECKLI Sinus 18/76 formliner was used. Its wave-shaped structure is transferred directly onto the concrete surface, creating a regularly articulated façade. The surface is thus shaped during the concrete production process and becomes a permanent part of the design. The horizontal structure complements the clear geometry of the building and gives the façade its own distinct character, while retaining the material quality of the exposed concrete.
Spaces for Everyday Life
Inside the Childcare Center, shared spaces play a central role. A broad timber staircase connects the different floors and leads to the areas in front of the group rooms. These spaces also serve as cloakroom and movement areas, extending the group rooms themselves. Timber-clad floors and walls define the interiors. Deep window reveals are designed as seating niches, providing additional places to sit and spend time.
