Location | Kreuzstrasse 20, Kriens LU |
Client | EINWOHNERGEMEINDE KRIENS |
Commission | Study competition on invitation 1999 |
Planning | 2000 |
Construction | 2001–2002 |
Architects | Graber & Steiger Architekten, Project Architect: Daniel Scheuner |
Consultants | Construciton management: Fehlmann AG, Cost management: Büro für Bauökonomie, Structural engineer: Senn+Partner, Landscape architect: Christoph Fahrni |
Phtographers | Graber & Steiger Architekten |
In the densely developed residential quarter of Kuonimatt, a surprisingly spacious, park-like green area has been left open, which belongs to a primary school that was built in the 1950s. The intention of rezoning this space through building measures without affecting its open character led to a pavilion-like architecture that has the effect of an installation with an atmosphere that is inspired by the existing location. Based on a tree-like supporting structure made of steel, the hall can provide differently formed interior and exterior spaces in a playful way. The structure and cladding underline the impression of an installation that remains balanced, thereby symbolically reflecting the dynamic activities inside.
The current issue 13/2022 of TEC21 introduces the mixed-use conversion on Denkmalstrasse in Lucerne. Among others, the report highlights how the specific concept of the building achieves a lofty spatial openness despite a highly dense urban context and how the simple and raw spaces invite to a playful appropriation for living and working. Minimalism as an offer!