Client City of Romanshorn
Location Romanshorn, CH, DE
Area 5.800m²
Function City forum, library, bank and administration
Year 2024
Phases Competition
Team Joris Fach, André Schmidt, Liza Shylichava
Landscape LUZ
The townhouse occupies the building site in a self-confident manner. While the lower two storeys blend into the surrounding building edges as a plinth, the square structure above is a testament to its independence. Towards Sternenplatz, the two volumes merge and form a strong, urban main façade that centers the entire square with a calm and clear structure.
Along Alleestrasse and Sternenstrasse, the increasingly staggered building structure allows the street spaces to be exposed to sunlight. To the north, too, the staggered upper storeys contrast pleasantly with the surrounding buildings. Here, the two lower storeys are also set back from the building boundary, allowing the townhouse to stand alone. The resulting passageway is connected to the passerelle to the lakeside Gassa and weaves the solitaire firmly into the fabric of the quarter.
The interior of the townhouse reflects the cooperative target image. It impresses with two distinct communal spaces with very individual characters. On the one hand there is the lively, public living room, and on the other the concentrated, professional atrium.
The living room at ground level opens up across the entire width of the building with an inviting glass façade facing Sternenplatz. The foyer, café and flex area merge seamlessly into one another. They also function as an entrance zone for the city forum and library. The public living room is deliberately designed to be visible and in turn allows views from the interior out to Sternenplatz.
The atrium is located higher up and is characterized by collaborative work and professional exchange. It is accessed from the public living room via a wide staircase and the main elevator. On the 2nd floor, the atrium initially opens up with a multi-purpose communal area. Meeting rooms of the Multispace are directly adjacent, turning the entire atrium into a front zone and promoting internal exchange between all parties. On the floors above, office spaces are arranged around the atrium in a ring shape that can be flexibly subdivided.
Client City of Romanshorn
Location Romanshorn, CH, DE
Area 5.800m²
Function City forum, library, bank and administration
Year 2024
Phases Competition
Team Joris Fach, André Schmidt, Liza Shylichava
Landscape LUZ
The townhouse occupies the building site in a self-confident manner. While the lower two storeys blend into the surrounding building edges as a plinth, the square structure above is a testament to its independence. Towards Sternenplatz, the two volumes merge and form a strong, urban main façade that centers the entire square with a calm and clear structure.
Along Alleestrasse and Sternenstrasse, the increasingly staggered building structure allows the street spaces to be exposed to sunlight. To the north, too, the staggered upper storeys contrast pleasantly with the surrounding buildings. Here, the two lower storeys are also set back from the building boundary, allowing the townhouse to stand alone. The resulting passageway is connected to the passerelle to the lakeside Gassa and weaves the solitaire firmly into the fabric of the quarter.
The interior of the townhouse reflects the cooperative target image. It impresses with two distinct communal spaces with very individual characters. On the one hand there is the lively, public living room, and on the other the concentrated, professional atrium.
The living room at ground level opens up across the entire width of the building with an inviting glass façade facing Sternenplatz. The foyer, café and flex area merge seamlessly into one another. They also function as an entrance zone for the city forum and library. The public living room is deliberately designed to be visible and in turn allows views from the interior out to Sternenplatz.
The atrium is located higher up and is characterized by collaborative work and professional exchange. It is accessed from the public living room via a wide staircase and the main elevator. On the 2nd floor, the atrium initially opens up with a multi-purpose communal area. Meeting rooms of the Multispace are directly adjacent, turning the entire atrium into a front zone and promoting internal exchange between all parties. On the floors above, office spaces are arranged around the atrium in a ring shape that can be flexibly subdivided.