When the sun is too bright or hot, or even if it starts to rain, a pergola made of sustainable timber-based materials will help make time spent at Quirinus House in Neuss more pleasant for users. The team from the Drees & Sommer regional office in Düsseldorf plans to build just such a pergola in collaboration with DREKU GmbH.

The Düsseldorf team not only plans to help with construction and painting, but also with minor cosmetic measures, such as cleaning the external walls and installing feeders for birds and squirrels. The grounds of Quirinus House already has some attractive and inviting features, such as a pond with a path around it and various types of seating where guests can while away the time.

The pergola will provide a protective roof and a meeting point for outdoor social interaction. The beautification project will be undertaken on two days in autumn 2020, as Quirinus House is currently still closed to visitors because of the coronavirus situation.

Quirinus House in Neuss is one of the disabled service facilities run by the St. Augustinus group. The center offers a range of activities to help people with disabilities (re-)discover, stabilize and develop their own resources and abilities. These include creative and building activities, games and concentration exercises, assembly and packaging work, and housekeeping tasks.