The town hall in
Rosenberg -together with an existing school, a baroque church, and an enormous
chestnut tree - completes a public square that was only partially evident
before the start of construction. From the careful re-working of existing
elements, a new town center has been created.
Many buildings
experience a change of use in the course of their life span. The flexible
reconfiguration of this building was therefore given a high priority. A reinforced
concrete ribbed slab spans the entire building width. Demountable partitions
divide these support-free areas and can be easily removed or reconfigured.
The modular ribbon
window facade emphasizes the efforts made toward flexibility. The stairs and
all service shafts lie in a central core and so keep the remaining areas
variable. In the roof level is the Council Chamber, which is spanned with a
double- curved timber shell. A covered loggia at this level offers a splendid
view of the church façade and valley beyond.