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Monument protection

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about monument protection

Project • By INNOCAD architecture • Bars

CIRCLE THALIA

RENOVATION AND REDESIGN OF A LISTED MODERNIST BUILDING The name “Thalia”, inspired by the ancient muse of comedy and laughter, reflects the cultural concept behind the building. Paul Ott The historical origins of the structure date back to 1829. Initially a circus, it was later used for theater performances, then evolved into a cinema with a café, featured three living flamingos in an outdoor enclosure, and operated as a club in the 1990s. Paul Ott Throughout, the venue has always been synonymous with entertainment and culture. In 1956, the building was redesigned by the Austrian architect Rudolf Vorderegger and became one of the few surviving examples of modernist architecture. Paul Ott Today, the ent... More

Project • By Elbstrand & Mannschaft GmbH • Private Houses

Haus A

For all those who are not familiar with the Hamburg real estate market: Finding such a beautiful city villa is like winning the lottery. That's what the Hamburg family thought when they bought the house built in the 1920s. The family had fallen in love with the small, hygge-like structure and atmosphere of the house, but were used to the comfort of a new, ultra-modern penthouse building. Our challenge was therefore obvious: to preserve the charm of the old but place it in a new context, create new space and integrate it harmoniously into the existing, open up structures and thus create a refuge for the residents in the middle of the city with high design standards. Lisa Claussen Lisa Claussen Lisa Claussen Lisa Claussen... More

Project • By BAUMIT • Secondary Schools

Alt Lockwitz School Dresden

Façade with structure. Originally built in 1906, this school under monumental protection was renovated. The challenge was to meet the requirements of the monument protection authorities in order to restore the outer façade to its original state. More

Project • By heroal • Secondary Schools

Fritz-Henssler-Berufskolleg

System solutions by heroal for historic school building in Dortmund After a construction phase of two and a half years, the history-charged Fritz-Henßler-Berufskolleg, a vocational training institution in the city centre of Dortmund, has been extensively refurbished and enlarged by two additional buildings. The result is a complex of school buildings satisfying all demands on a modern and future-orientated learning environment. From an architectural perspective, an exciting dialogue between old and new unfolds both inside and outside. Different system solutions by heroal give distinction to the new outer appearance of this group of buildings, while at the same time providing core features, such as thermal insulation. Numerous nationa... More