The Göppingen District Office required additional space, while its existing buildings were showing their age. This led to an architectural competition for the construction of an extension. BFK’s design was selected from among twelve other entries.

The new building blends naturally into the urban context. Together with the existing building, it forms a harmonious ensemble around a shared forecourt with an inviting outdoor staircase. A glazed joint serves as the new entrance and connects the extension with the existing high-rise building. Its dimensions correspond to those of an existing joint on the north side, incorporating a key characteristic of the building’s design. The natural-stone façade creates a coherent overall appearance.

The extension comprises three upper floors, each providing 60 workstations. The ground floor houses the assembly hall with 164 seats, the canteen, and the foyer. Storage areas and building services are located in the basement. The building-services concept includes sustainable solutions for both summer and winter, including a photovoltaic system, rainwater cistern, chiller, chilled-water storage tank, and heat generator.

For its sustainable design, the district office has received DGNB Gold certification.