40-Year Renovation Completed

The Weyergut retirement and nursing home, located at Mohnstrasse 4 in Wabern, required renovation after 40 years of use. Originally serving as a retirement home and now a nursing facility with a dementia unit, it needed updates to meet current operational and spatial requirements. The building owner, Patrimonium Asset Management AG, commissioned the project which began in January 2018 and was completed by February 2019.

Renovation and Expansion

The project involved extensive renovations and a partial expansion. Three single rooms were converted into two nursing rooms with central sanitary areas, and the building wing facing the courtyard was extended to include recreation rooms and kitchenettes. On the ground floor, two new dementia wards with an open circular layout were created, providing direct access to two gardens. Renovations also included updating the existing cafeteria and kitchen, resulting in a total of 83 nursing places, with 21 dedicated to dementia patients.

Overcoming Space Constraints

The project faced several challenges, including confined working conditions due to small rooms and limited construction site space. Rough static interventions required safety measures across all floors. Ensuring site safety was crucial due to the depth of the renovations. However, the extensive grounds with gardens for dementia patients and modern upgrades ensured that the facility met current operational standards and legal stipulations after completion.

Key Partners and Sustainability

The construction involved several key partners including Matti Ragaz Hitz Architekten AG as the architects, ingenta ag as the construction managers, Climeco AG for measurement, control, and regulation technology, and CSP Meier AG for HVACS planning. The project's sustainability features and compliance with modern regulations further demonstrate its value to the community.