Project:
EWS HEIZZENTRALE
Architect:
FRANK TREFZER + LEISINGER ARCHITEKTUR
Location:
SCHÖNAU IM SCHWARZWALD (de)
ARCHITECTURE IN MOTION
This great building is defined by a sculptural volume wrapped in a timber façade made of thin vertical slats. Slightly separated from the building, the slats seem to float in front of the façade, creating a light and protective second skin. Their vertical rhythm adds depth and changes with the light and the viewer’s position.
FORMS SHAPED BY LIGHT
The curved forms give the building a soft and dynamic character. They catch the natural light, creating changing shadows and reflections throughout the day. The building never looks quite the same — its appearance changes with the light and with the movement of the viewer.
OPEN AND TRANSPARENT
At street level, the building opens up and becomes part of the public space. Curved glazing follows the shape of the building and creates a strong sense of transparency. People can see into the building and move through it, creating a fluid connection between the inside and the outside.