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Lortzingstraße day care center in Dortmund

Conversion: formerly a savings bank, now a daycare center

New life has returned to the former Sparkasse building in Dortmund’s Nordstadt district: a daycare center successfully opened its doors at the beginning of November 2019. SHA planned and supervised the conversion of the premises. The result after the core refurbishment is impressive: On the entire first floor, the former Sparkasse and post office premises have been completely redesigned. Now over 50 children in three groups can romp around on almost 650 m². Where there used to be a counter hall, they now occupy play, rest and dining areas on a daily basis.

The play and multi-purpose room forms the center. It is surrounded by a high-quality magnetic chalkboard, which is very popular with both the children and the nursery staff.

The daycare center also has 250 m² of basement space with a kitchen and changing rooms for the teachers, as well as a sheltered outdoor area in the inner courtyard. There is plenty of space for toys and equipment.