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Case Study 2
SAX REHABILITATION CENTRE
by BW Arch in Sebnitz city Germany (2015)
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Nature
Figure 25. Resting Sax rehabilitation centre. From Thao Nguyen Le, by Thao Nguyen Le, 2021. Copyright 2021 by Thao Nguyen Le. Figure 26. View to nature collages. From Thao Nguyen Le, by Thao Nguyen Le, 2021. Copyright 2021 by Thao Nguyen Le.
Figure 27. A windows system. From Thao Nguyen Le, by Thao Nguyen Le, 2021. Copyright 2021 by Thao Nguyen Le.
Cognitive Analysis
This residential, occupational, and healthcare centre for people with psychiatric, physical, or social disorders, or challenges related to addiction, attempts to provide its clients with an environment as they prepare for reintegration into the society. The new facility is grounded in the agricultural structure of the neighbourhood and is located amid the orchards of the Rhone valley, midway between the towns of Saxon and Charrat. The layout of the orchards, farms, and vineyards influenced the architecture of the structure and its environs. The structure is included into this orthogonal logic. The feature of view to nature is maximised by a regular rhythm is created by the huge windows on the façade. The perforated metallic layer that covers the façade protects the opening portion of the window.
Day-lighting
The opening section moves from one floor to the next, generating a stunning effect in the window perforations – an effect that vanishes at night when the lights are turned on.
Spatial Solution
The residential spaces are located on the top levels, and are organised horizontally for those with urgent social needs and short-term tenants, and vertically for the three long-term flats. As a result, the two sorts of stays are organically divided and distinguishable.
Materiality
Exposed concrete walls, polished asphalt flooring, and steel fake ceilings with huge ribs together offers a rigorous feeling occupying this area. Tinted windows lets in colourful light into the communal areas. The numerous areas are open towards the valley to take advantage of the most intriguing vistas and the morning and evening sun.
