Health & Social
Children's Hospital Graubünden
A sense of shelter, defined by architectural clarity
The new ward building at the children’s hospital in Graubünden in Chur follows a clear architectural approach that brings together functionality, orientation and a sense of shelter within a sensitive medical context.
Cleverpark 1250 in Oak Crema combines the highest material quality with aesthetic restraint – its warm tone and pleasant feel create a contemporary sense of comfort.
The architecture of the ward building responds sensitively to the needs of children, relatives, and nursing staff – offering support without feeling confining. A central architectural feature of the building is the deliberately differentiated arrangement of windows, which creates a variety of sightlines, enables views through the building, and fosters visual connections. In this way, a distinctive sense of transparency emerges that not only supports orientation but also conveys a feeling of openness and shelter.
In the sensitive environment of a hospital, material quality plays a central role, as factors such as ease of care, hygiene and Healthy living are just as important as appearance and feel. The naturally oiled planks from the Cleverpark 1250 collection in Oak Crema, produced in an ecologically sustainable way, support the healing character of the rooms through their understated aesthetic and soothing presence – a deliberate counterpoint to the often clinical atmosphere, creating patient rooms that convey a sense of comfort.
Location | Chur (CH) |
Architecture | Staufer & Hasler Architekten AG |
Client | Walter Dietsche |
Installation | Müpa AG |
Parquet | Cleverpark 1250, Oak Crema |
Images | Roland Bernath |
