Mother and Child Residence, Modernist residential facility in New City North, Bienne, Switzerland.
The Mother and Child Residence features 24 residential units designed to accommodate single mothers with children in a supportive communal setting.
Architect Max Schlup completed this architectural project in 1970, establishing a dedicated space for mothers and children during significant social changes.
This residence represents Swiss approaches to community support, integrating living spaces with educational facilities for early childhood development.
The building includes spaces for both individual family privacy and group activities, connected to public transportation and located near the Suze river.
Each residential unit incorporates specific design elements focused on child safety while maintaining clear sightlines for parental supervision.
Location: Bienne
Inception: 1970
Architects: Max Schlup
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bienne (new town)
GPS coordinates: 47.13835,7.24068
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:50
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