Where Healing Takes Shape

The new St. Josef Nursing Home and Elderly Residence in the center of Merano, whose construction began in 2018, is one of the most significant social and healthcare developments in the city, with a total volume of 75.523 m3 and an investment of €46.000.000. Seen from above, the building forms a large H shape, composed of two elongated wings connected by a fully glazed central volume that acts as the distribution and social hub of the complex.

The raised ground floor accommodates all public functions: the main entrance, dining facilities, medical outpatient areas, and the rehabilitation center. The three upper floors house spacious, high quality rooms for a total of 150 beds, designed to ensure comfort, autonomy, and a welcoming living environment for residents.

The project also includes an underground car park with 150 parking spaces, 90 of which are open to the public, improving accessibility and helping to reduce parking pressure in the central area of Merano.

The complexity of the intervention required advanced engineering solutions. One of the main logistical challenges was the excavation and removal of 45.000 m³ of soil in the middle of the city. A neighboring existing structure was reinforced with micropiles, while on the side facing the Hotel Palace a rigid retaining structure was designed using overlapping bored piles with anchors, aimed at minimizing soil deformations in this particularly delicate area.