hbla krieglach

concept
the base floor of the existing building was preserved and converted into an entrance and cloakroom area. above it, a continuous open-plan space for sewing classes was constructed, whose steel structure transfers loads to the existing building at only a few selected points.
The V-shaped supports on the south side were designed to stabilize the existing cantilevered balcony slab, which was no longer structurally sound, by means of suspended columns, thereby restoring its load-bearing capacity. the primary structure is made of steel and was infilled with insulated prefabricated timber panels. the façades were clad with ventilated profilit glazing (channel glass).

day light
the cross-section of the space was specifically designed to optimize natural daylight within the interior. for the window openings, a distinction was made between view and light guidance:
from the workstations, a narrow, low-set strip of windows provides views into the tree canopies of the surrounding park. the south façade is slightly inclined outward. In this area, the mono-pitch roof has a continuous skylight strip along the eaves, which ensures uniform, glare-free illumination of the space by reflecting the incoming light off the inclined wall into the interior. the north-facing shed roofs, which flare upward, further brighten the core zones of the space. lightweight shelving walls subdivide the interior but are set back from the ceiling and walls with glass panels, ensuring that the open-plan character of the space is maintained.