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SERIEN STUDIERENDE ENTWERFEN ... • STUDENTS DESIGN ...

Hannah Watzke Monja Kulla

1999 geboren in Frankfurt am Main 2019 BA Architektur, TU Darmstadt 2000 geboren in F.a.M. 2019–2023 BA Architektur, TU Darmstadt seit
seit 2023 MA Architektur, TU Darmstadt seit 2024 Architekturbüro Stu- 2019 Werkstudentin, Kulla Architekten seit 2022 Studentische Mitarbei-
dio Schubert Architektur BDA ten und Tutorin, TU Darmstadt seit 2023 MA Architektur, TU Darmstadt

Querschnitt durchs Gelände • Cross-section of the site

1 Patientenwohnen • Patient living 8 Werkstatt und Lebensmittelanbau •
2 Jugendtreff • Youth centre Workshop and food cultivation
3 Sport • Sport 9 Empfang • Reception
4 Betreuung • Support 10 Behandlung • Treatment
5 Schulungen • Training courses 11 Kurbad (Bestand) • Spa (stock)
6 Mensa • Canteen 12 Mitarbeiterwohnen • Employee housing
7 Selbst kochen • Cook it yourself 13 Jugendherberge • Youth Hostel
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Geländeplan • Site plan

bert Hajek. Our concept for the development of the immediate surroundings of the nal connection between the different areas and, with their greenery, link the interior
spa offers all future users a continuous alternation between quiet and active areas, and exterior spaces. The positioning of the individual new buildings not only allows
which we have marked with blue for tranquillity and orange for activity, in keeping views of Königstein Castle and the valley, but also provides open spaces and vegeta-
with the existing buildings. However, the connection to the spa is not only thematic ble gardens for a wide range of activities. A cable-car infrastructure connects the area
and contextual, but also constructional, as the water from the spa flows through the not only with the city centre and the existing spa trails, but also provides barrier-free
entire site. As a structural contrast to the brutalist existing buildings that characte- access. This transforms the spa into a “house of health” and the whole of Königstein
rize the townscape of Königstein, we are opting for transparent, understated, linear into a “city of health”. The area we have planned will also include medical facilities
wooden architecture. for intensive-care patients and treatment rooms that will be integrated into the medi-
cal section of the spa. The focus on nutrition will be reflected in the revitalization of
This transforms the spa into a house of health the existing catering facilities, with a publicly accessible canteen and a teaching kit-
chen. Training rooms and an extensive range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities
This architectural transparency is intended to emphasize the non-clinical character are further elements of the spa complex. All areas are along a public axis that serves
and is also reflected in the interior through warm, natural materials and a clear as an access route. In addition to the clinic complex, which is connected to the spa, a
colour scheme. Inside, too, the uses are coded in blue and orange for orientation research area, a hostel for children and young people and a youth centre are planned
purposes. The individual lounges, designed in wood and light colours, are intended in an existing villa. These facilities are intended to serve as a communicative interfa-
to create a homely atmosphere that promotes the well-being of guests. Multifuncti- ce between patients and residents of Königstein. From the perspectives of medicine,
onal communal areas open up to the city and can be used flexibly as required. In leisure, rehabilitation, education and health, this creates a place for everyone, where
addition, atria form a central architectural element and, in combination with large patients and their relatives can experience not only treatment and training but also
window fronts, ensure optimal natural lighting. The roof surfaces create an additio- lightness and social networking in their very personal struggle with their diagnosis.

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