Re-use, re-think

“the serial as a design principle”

Originally scheduled for demolition, the first step was to investigate whether the existing building with a serial construction had enough potential to be preserved and, together with an extension, to create a new ensemble. Sehw took up the serial approach as a design principle for the façades, both in dealing with the existing building and for the planned new building. The new façade elements made of cast stone are manufactured from recycled material obtained from the old building. The ensemble comprises two L-shaped office blocks with seven full storeys above ground and a basement, as well as a single-storey courtyard building, also with a basement, which accommodates uses such as conference areas, lounge and cafeteria.