Terra Alta Oberkirch Maternity Hospital / dolmus Architekten

Terra Alta Oberkirch Maternity Hospital / dolmus Architekten - Windows, Facade, BeamTerra Alta Oberkirch Maternity Hospital / dolmus Architekten - Table, WindowsTerra Alta Oberkirch Maternity Hospital / dolmus Architekten - Windows, Facade, ForestTerra Alta Oberkirch Maternity Hospital / dolmus Architekten - FacadeTerra Alta Oberkirch Maternity Hospital / dolmus Architekten - More Images+ 10

Oberkirch, Switzerland
  • Architects: dolmus Architekten
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  465
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2016
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Michael Schwiefert
  • Lead Architects: Gani Turunc, Cédric von Däniken
Terra Alta Oberkirch Maternity Hospital / dolmus Architekten - Windows, Facade, Beam
© Michael Schwiefert

Text description provided by the architects. The special feature of the building task was the desire of the builder to not let the birthplace appear as a medical building, but as a residential building. It stands on an elevation directly at the edge of the forest, from where you can enjoy the view of Lake Sempach and the mountain panorama. Two building bodies that are offset to each other link to the existing and generate a defined exterior space towards the edge of the forest. This forecourt forms the address of the birthplace.

Terra Alta Oberkirch Maternity Hospital / dolmus Architekten - Forest
© Michael Schwiefert

On the ground floor, half-public use is accommodated, such as training and lounge areas and the birth section. The central, generous entrance area ensures short procedures and overview. On the upper floor, the postpartum rooms and the therapy and practice rooms are arranged.

Terra Alta Oberkirch Maternity Hospital / dolmus Architekten - Windows, Wood
© Michael Schwiefert
First Floor Plan
Terra Alta Oberkirch Maternity Hospital / dolmus Architekten - Table, Windows
© Michael Schwiefert

The whole building had to be realized within six months, whereby a wooden element construction was developed on a concrete pedestal. Combined with the sustainability idea of the building owner, the wood construction was the appropriate material for this task.

Terra Alta Oberkirch Maternity Hospital / dolmus Architekten - Facade
© Michael Schwiefert

The vertical façade structure as well as the dark colour treatment of the wood merge with the colour and light mood of the forest. In contrast, the interiors are lined with light spruce wood. The lighting concept by Christian Deuber gives the interiors a homelike atmosphere.

Terra Alta Oberkirch Maternity Hospital / dolmus Architekten - Windows, Facade, Forest
© Michael Schwiefert

Project gallery

See allShow less

Project location

Address:Oberkirch, Switzerland

Click to open map
Location to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.
About this office
Cite: "Terra Alta Oberkirch Maternity Hospital / dolmus Architekten" 27 Aug 2017. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/875543/terra-alta-oberkirch-maternity-hospital-dolmus-architekten> ISSN 0719-8884

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.