Rudolf Sophien Stift Forest Daycare Centre

The two-storey timber-frame building is integrated into the wooded surroundings in a terraced arrangement. Located on the grounds of the Rudolf Sophien Stift, the building consists of two rectangular volumes, with the circulation area positioned at their intersection.

Thanks to the building’s hillside location and its integration into the natural woodland setting, all areas of the daycare centre have level access to the outdoor play spaces. The façade is clad in panels in various shades of red and orange. The projecting roof edge creates covered outdoor areas.

The daycare centre accommodates 40 children in three primary groups:

  • 20 places for children aged 3–6;
  • 20 places for children aged 1–3.

Four places are reserved for children with special developmental needs.

ProjectWaldkita Rudolf-Sophien-Stift

ClientRehabilitationszentrum Rudolf-Sophien-Stift GmbH

Statuscompleted 2010

BGF596 m²

BRI2.104 m²

NF498 m²

Photography© Dietmar Strauß