Cantonal Police Headquarter Extension

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Cantonal Police Headquarter Extension

The plan for the renovation of the main building's facade is the result of the dialog between the two major elements of the site: The tower and the perimeter buildings.

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The fine horizontal detail of the louvers accentuates the vertical character of the main building. In contrast, the facade of the perimeter volume exhibits horizontal layering and vertical filling.

The louvers of coated glass provide optimal protection from sun and weather for the renovated facade, windows and guardrails. Air circulation occurs naturally in the interstitial space and regulates the room temperature. Overall the renovated facade underligns the need for safety and privacy.

Project Team

Walter Rüssli
Hubert Bühlmann
Ruedi Vollenweider
Simon Kellenberger
Kurt Andres

Client

Canton Lucerne

Project Data

Realization: 1998–2000
Volume: 8’889 m³
Total floor area: 2’457 m²
Building Costs: CHF 15.1 Mio

Partner

HVAC Engineers: Ing.-Büro E.+Th. Bertsch AG
Electrical Engineers: Rebsamen
Plumbing Engineers: Josef Roth GmbH