Höfli retirement and nursing home, Bad Zurzach
competition
Gemeinde Bad Zurzach Hauptstrasse 50, 5330 Zurzach

New building
Competition / 2nd prize
The two different building heights structure the retirement home in a vertical direction analogues to the adjoining building.
Planning 2014

Although the building is not right on the main road, its entrance is clearly positioned for access from the thoroughfare. A square stretches between the Verena Minster opposite and the new building. Green spaces connect the retirement home with the spa gardens to the north. The ground-floor facilities, which include a bistro, kindergarten and restaurant, bring a public dimension to the adjoining outdoor space.
The scale of the new building is such that it does not encroach on the historical character of the area, which has developed over time, and is sympathetic to the neighbouring buildings. The building’s different façade lengths chime with its varied surroundings. Its structure breaks up the open space, creating attractive spots away from the hustle and bustle, as well as places to meet up with others.