Listed core building from 1884
The Baltic seaside resort Heringsdorf on the popular vacation island Usedom captivates by its location at the Baltic Sea and the predominant bath architecture.
A former administration building of the "Aktiengesellschaft Seebad Heringsdorf", which was built between 1874 and 1884, served as a citizens' meeting place, youth club and library in the past decades.
The architectural concept that had already been drawn up envisaged renovating the listed core building, retaining the library use and extending the building to include a modern tourist information center.
Modern architecture and expansion to include tourist information
Preserving the existing uses and expanding them in a sensible way was the main focus of the renovation and expansion of the 1884 building. The appeal of the building was enhanced by sensible architectural solutions. In addition to meeting the high demands of a modern service center for tourists and visitors, a high-quality atmosphere of stay was also created.
The addition of a one-story glass pavilion as a tourist information center emphasized the importance of the building as an information center without neglecting its integration into the surroundings
Execution and details
rimpf Architektur & Generalplanung was responsible for the construction and supervision. The pavilion presents itself with its surrounding steel-glass construction in a modern way and rich in contrast to the existing building. By reflecting the surroundings in the large glass panes, the new building nevertheless blends in and, with its simple design, does not compete with the existing buildings.
Inside the pavilion, a refined look was achieved with a natural stone floor and high-quality fixtures. The white, suspended ceilings with integrated light coves support the appearance. The transition into the existing building is smooth and allows access to the existing library. White shelving creates a friendly atmosphere and invites browsing. Thanks to a children's library with matching, lower seating areas, younger readers have also been catered for.
