Soothing hospital design in timber construction
Münsterlingen, CH
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![View of the new premises of Münsterlingen Hospital View of the new premises of Münsterlingen Hospital](/.imaging/mte/default-theme/resize-width-8-ratio-0675/dam/Holzbau/Bilder/Referenzen/spital-muensterlingen/innenansicht-kueche-spital-muensterlingen-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg/jcr:content/innenansicht-kueche-spital-muensterlingen-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg)
The "House T" in Münsterlingen offers a nursing ward with flexible use of space, characterised by a feel-good atmosphere and versatile application options.
![View of the staircase in the three-storey Münsterlingen hospital View of the staircase in the three-storey Münsterlingen hospital](/.imaging/mte/default-theme/resize-width-6/dam/Holzbau/Bilder/Referenzen/spital-muensterlingen/innenansicht-hoch-treppe-spital-muensterlingen-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg/jcr:content/innenansicht-hoch-treppe-spital-muensterlingen-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg)
The timber construction of "House T" was not only specified by the competition, but also forms the basis for a modern, sustainable new building in harmony with the traditional construction methods of Thurgau.
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The wooden façade with diamond-shaped ornaments gives "House T" a cosy and friendly appearance that deliberately sets it apart from conventional hospital buildings.
![View from the balcony into the premises of the new Münsterlingen hospital View from the balcony into the premises of the new Münsterlingen hospital](/.imaging/mte/default-theme/resize-width-8-ratio-0675/dam/Holzbau/Bilder/Referenzen/spital-muensterlingen/balkon-spital-muensterlingen-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg/jcr:content/balkon-spital-muensterlingen-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg)
The competition explicitly called for the possibility of flexible use of the rooms by other specialist areas without the need for costly conversions.
![View of one of the many rooms in the new Münsterlingen hospital View of one of the many rooms in the new Münsterlingen hospital](/.imaging/mte/default-theme/resize-width-8-ratio-0675/dam/Holzbau/Bilder/Referenzen/spital-muensterlingen/innenansicht-zimmer-spital-muensterlingen-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg/jcr:content/innenansicht-zimmer-spital-muensterlingen-holzbau-blumer-lehmann.jpg)
The visible timber construction inside the new three-storey building not only creates a cosy living atmosphere, but also supports the indoor climate for optimum recovery.
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"House T" is home to three psychiatric therapy wards, each with 20 beds in single and double rooms.
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The three storeys of the new building are constructed in timber on a solid base storey on the ground floor.