Every inch of space in the relatively small building has been capitalised on since plenty of natural light and ventilation dominate the layout. There is also the flexibility to change how rooms are divided up to make them bigger or smaller as required since the floor screed was applied first, allowing for walls to be moved around with little effort later on. Plumbing lines, cables and medical gases were then installed in media ducts running through the corridor ceilings and front walls.

Along with the two atriums – one of which is a covered entrance atrium with three levels – the front of the CIO also makes a striking statement. Depending on which way you look at the building, it appears in six different shades of red and green thanks to its triangular slats made from extruded aluminium profiles.

The top floor of the CIO is a special spot. Boasting a stunning roof terrace and spaces dedicated to movement and creativity, it is used to offer psychological support to cancer patients and is open to Lebenswert e.V., an organisation focusing on the psychological aspects of cancer.

In keeping with the building concept, even the building’s air conditioning system is innovative, with four drilled geothermal wells on hand to heat up or cool down the CIO. The ceilings also have their part to play in keeping the temperature spot on by means of concrete core activation.

Brunner’s modular banc lounge system features in the architectural wonder that is the entrance atrium as well as in the waiting and lounge areas located on the various levels. The choice of natural, muted colours allows the furniture to blend in nicely with its surroundings, without standing out or drawing the eye away from the architectural features.

Chairs & Seating Furniture

Tables

Occasional Furniture

Usage areas

Design News

Products in this project.

fina

Wooden shell chair 6406

banc

Table BC-080

banc

système lounge BC-H40