Feuerwehrdepot

The new municipal works yard and fire station in Root blends harmoniously into its setting along Luzernerstrasse and strengthens the regional infrastructure. Combining the two creates ideal operating conditions, with two separate vehicle halls and a multifunctional wash bay on the ground floor. The building houses an operations centre, offices, common rooms and a meeting room. The basement contains a hose-washing facility, laundry and storage. The hybrid building combines solid and timber construction, with facades designed with dynamic lines and a striking form. Inside, timber dominates for a pleasant indoor climate, and prefabricated wall and ceiling elements ensure higher quality. The interfaces between solid and timber construction are executed with precision. The innovative works yard and fire station in timber hybrid construction sets a benchmark for sustainable building in demanding new builds that can be realised in an optimised timeframe.