St. Barbara Nursing Home / Pedevilla ArchitectsSave this picture! Gustav WilleitArchitects: Pedevilla ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:4250 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2022 PhotographsPhotographs:Gustav WilleitManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: EGGER, Sto, dormakaba, FSB Franz Schneider Brakel, Ceramica Vogue, Domoferm, GIMA, Hella, Metek, Ninz, PHB 3000, Pfeiderer, Piaval, Scheybal, Schindler, Solado, Tormaz, Vitralux, Voltus Lead Architects: Alexander Pedevilla, Armin Pedevilla More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The nursing home is located in Upper Passeier Valley at 700m above sea level, close to the church and next to the monastery of the Teutonic Order, situated prominently at the entrance to the village. The existing structure of the 1980s became formally simplified with its redevelopment and extension, while its outer appearance was elaborated with a perforated faade.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Thereby, the facade design of the neighboring historical building of the Teutonic Order, considered to be the foundation for the village community's emergence, is also taken up. It was here that the Teutonic Knights had once built their pilgrims' hospice, around which the village of St. Leonhard developed from the 13th century onwards.Save this picture!Large-format, regularly repeating windows with funnel-shaped reveals emphasize the building's significant historical anchoring at its location. While the static structure of the former district nursing home could be largely preserved, the reorganization of the rooms and the faade meets the increased requirements for living comfort, efficiency, and flexibility for the future. In addition to the creation of an outdoor area for the very first time, the room units were also enlarged. All structural and organizational measures within both the interior and exterior design are aimed at promoting the independence of the residents and conveying a feeling of security.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Familiar, regional materials such as large-grained, washed-out plaster with mineral aggregates from the surrounding area and local wood like larch and spruce refer to the surrounding landscape in terms of both color and structure.Save this picture!As a well-known element from the existing building, the orange color of the room doors was adopted and now forms the color theme of the new house. Its various nuances are a recurring element throughout the entire project. Improving the lighting and acoustics was also of fundamental importance. Accentuated and glare-free lighting creates a pleasant living atmosphere. The grounded choice of materials and acoustically effective surfaces ensure comfort and well-being.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:St. Leonhard in Passeier / South Tyrol, ItalyLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officePedevilla ArchitectsOfficeMaterialConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on February 14, 2025Cite: "St. Barbara Nursing Home / Pedevilla Architects" 14 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026661/st-barbara-nursing-home-pedevilla-architects&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream