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Location: Wil, St. Gallen
Competition 2013
Berrel Berrel Kräutler Architekten AG
Maurice Berrel, Raphael Kräutler
Competition: Tomas Ferreira, Jaime Rodriguez
Project participants
Client: Sicherheitsverbund Region Wil, Hochbauamt Kanton St. Gallen
Visualisisations: maaars
0152Police, Fire Station Wil
The new development in Wil combines operations and police buildings at the intersection of residential, commercial, and green areas. The clearly positioned volumes, together with the existing structures, form a functional courtyard with parking and buffer zones. Traffic and pedestrian flows are separated; emergency vehicles can depart quickly, while visitors have direct access. The building organization ensures efficient workflows: a two-story police building with offices and a three-story operations building with hall, training, and office spaces. Sustainability and flexibility shape the design (Minergie standard, daylight use, modular structure). Metal façades distinguish both buildings; robust, economical construction with masonry, steel beams, and shallow foundations guarantees efficiency, adaptability, and long-term viability.