Construction of a sheltered workshop in Lemgo, Großer Stein

A corner plot in the Lieme district of the city of Lemgo was available for the construction of the workshop for disabled people of Lebenshilfe Lemgo e.V.. It is located on the streets 'Weststraße' and 'Großer Stein' in the industrial area. A connection to the public transport network is available.

The existing preliminary planning for the new workshop building was taken as a basis for the further planning. The floor plans approved by the Landschaftsverband had to be adopted for this purpose. However, the exterior design was completely revised.

The single-story building concept for Lebenshilfe Lemgo e.V. provides a workplace for 120 people with impairments and their caregivers. A generous garden design with a pond and bridge was also part of the planning. A canteen kitchen was integrated into the building complex to supply various Lebenshilfe facilities.

From the street 'Großer Stein' the employees and all visitors reach the parking lots, from here the main entrance, which is delimited and glazed by a projecting wall panel, can be reached.

The different functional areas - consisting of production kitchen, landscape maintenance, textile recycling, industrial and tire assembly as well as office + services are arranged to each other in such a way that optimal working conditions and train similarities result. The production kitchen area has an independent delivery to ensure the cold chain.

The arrangement of the building volumes creates a, quiet courtyard for optimal lighting of all areas and as a recreational space for employees and caregivers.

The work areas are distinguished from each other in their external appearance both by different building heights and by different facade materials.