Building project report

medbase, Weinfelden

Conversion into a former sports shop

At first glance, the former sports shop in the heart of Weinfelden seemed unsuitable for being converted into a practice. Especially the shop window front and the large interior areas with little daylight caused headaches.

The intensive examination of the architectural conditions and the cooperation with the client ultimately led to success. In 2020 medbase was able to open the practice thanks to a convincing room use concept.

Two design elements that emphasize the vertical are particularly noticeable here: On the one hand, there is a green column of reinforcement grids between the reception counters, on which philodendrons hang up. On the other hand, there are room dividers made of black-coated MDF lamellas that zone the waiting areas.

The rooms are partitioned off with filigree all-glass walls and appear translucent and transparent. Nevertheless, they are provided with privacy screens and thus achieve the necessary discretion.

Client

Medbase, Santémed Health Centers AG

Object

Medbase, practice in former sports store

Location

Weinfelden, Switzerland

Planner

Praxisarchitekten AG, CH-Lenzburg

Size

512 m2

Completion

2020

Data

Photos

Adrian Jäck