The Luftikus Children’s House provides a permanent home for children and young people requiring intensive care. This placed particularly high demands on both the renovation of the existing building and the materials used throughout the project. Located in a former wooden ski factory, the Luftikus Children’s House is an impressive example of how architecture, existing structures and intensive care can work together in harmony.

The former wooden ski factory proved to be an ideal location for an intensive care facility, particularly due to its setting and the generous proportions of the former production hall. With a continuous floor area of around 500 m² on a single level, the building in Baiersbronn offered the perfect conditions for fully accessible operation. When selecting the materials, the focus was on creating a homely atmosphere while preserving the connection between the existing structure and its modern transformation. The aim was to create an environment where residents feel at home while allowing the historic character of the building to remain visible.

For the flooring, interior designer Birgit Stiletto chose solid oak floorboards in varying widths and random lengths, featuring the expressive RUSTIC Classic grade.

The oak plank flooring fulfils a range of requirements, both for intensive care use and for the architectural concept. The solid oak floorboards are durable and robust, allowing children to play and rest on a warm, natural surface while providing staff with a pleasant walking experience. With its distinctive characteristics, including filled knots and natural cracks, the flooring complements the original details of the former wooden ski factory.

A white-pigmented oil finish gives the wooden floor a harmonious, even appearance while providing reliable protection against the demands of everyday use.