The compact, four-storey building, measuring 13.7 x 59.0 m, designed by the Bolzano-based architectural firm Pichler Architects, will feature a reinforced concrete load-bearing structure on the ground floor. The load-bearing structure of the rest of the building and all external walls will be constructed using timber. For the timber construction, a mixed construction method was chosen, featuring timber-frame external walls and internal walls made of cross-laminated timber. With the plant room, which is housed on the roof and also constructed using timber, the building reaches a height of 18.85 m.
Particular emphasis is placed on the high degree of prefabrication: the LignoTherm® external walls, including wood-aluminium windows and external blinds, are prefabricated at the Deutschnofen factory. The façade cladding, made of aluminium composite panels, is, however, installed on site.
A total of 305 m³ of timber is used in the load-bearing structure of the new building, which corresponds to a CO₂ sequestration of around 305 tonnes. Together with the highly efficient building envelope, this contributes to a low environmental footprint. Large window areas allow plenty of natural light into the building, whilst the shading provided by external blinds prevents overheating in summer.
Installation work is scheduled to begin in September 2026 and be completed within 16 weeks.
