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The planners have succeeded in designing an innovative exciting ecological architecture that caters to the needs of the children said Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner on Wednesday in the Festspielhaus St. Plten where the architectural design by Schenker Salvi Weber Architects ZT GmbH for the KinderKunstLabor in St. Pltens Altoona-Park.The prerequisite was that as many green spaces as possible and also the sequoia tree had to be preserved. Only a fifth of the total area of Altoona Park with its 5500 square meters is actually being built. The low ecological footprint is also reflected in the sustainability of the construction method and material emphasized the governor and added With this total work of art we want to cause a sensation regionally nationally and internationally especially among children and families .Strengthening the creativity the innovative strength the imagination the independence and the self-confidence of the children is very important. With this childrens art laboratory which is completely geared towards the wishes of children and offers art and culture mediation at the highest educational level we want to set a strong example for children and families. This also includes direct contact and constant dialogue between the children and artists explained Mikl-Leitner.That is why it will not be a museum in the classic sense but a creative workshop for all genres of art in which children can develop in which all the senses are addressed both indoors and outdoors and moreover for all generations will be a nice place to linger said the governor and referred to the noticeable handwriting of the children from St. Plten and the surrounding area who would have submitted their wishes in the form of a childrens council.Mayor Matthias Stadler and his urban planners have found the ideal place where children and families feel comfortable where nature and architecture as well as city and state administration are connected continued Mikl-Leitner and recalled the criticism of the project opponents of the Haas House in Vienna which today is a natural part of the cityscape Our task will be to turn the critics into fans of the KinderKunstLab. I am firmly convinced that we will also succeed .The governor concluded This childrens art laboratory is definitely not us only a total work of art but also a true beacon for art and culture communication far beyond the states borders a contribution to securing jobs a motor for the radiance of the state capital a perspective on the way forward and last but not least an important highlight in the frame of the art and culture focus 2024 .St. Pltens mayor Matthias Stadler was also convinced With the KinderKunstLabor we will once again raise the reputation of St. Plten as the cultural capital. It is not just another cultural institution but pursues a completely new concept according to which children can come into contact with all forms of art and culture and remain enthusiastic for a lifetime. It will be an extremely lively place a real attraction .The winning project impresses not only with its architecture but also with its sustainability and ecology the accompanying participatory process and the function as a link between the country house district and the city center. In addition the project by Schenker Salvi Weber Architekten ZT GmbH fully accommodates the requirement that the park must not be destroyed but on the contrary be made more attractive says Stadler.Architect Bernhard Marte chairman of the jury of the Europe-wide general planner competition recalled that there were a large number of high-quality projects among the 43 submitted plans but the choice of the winning project which would bring added urban development value for St. Plten was unanimous It impressed with the very low use of space the upgrading of the park and the special setting of the different functional areas which guarantee a very special experience for children .Michael Salvi from Schenker Salvi Weber Architekten ZT GmbH spoke of a unique task on the one hand to think radically from the childrens perspective but on the other hand to convey a serious concept of art The wooden structure which only intervenes selectively in the park and leaves the tree population is reduced to four Levels contain exhibition rooms laboratory areas and offices as well as indoor and outdoor playgrounds and a caf .Angelika Schopper managing director of St. Plten 2024 specified that the focus here will be on contemporary visual arts The Childrens Art Laboratory will be an experimental field in which children up to the age of twelve and their families but also adults will encounter artists and their creative processes. The promotion of the childrens creativity also strengthens their cultural and social skills .
