Conversion and refurbishment of a listed residential building with the aim of preserving the historic building fabric while creating modern office space. The project combines heritage protection, building in existing structures and contemporary use in a functional and architecturally precise overall concept. Through a thorough analysis of the existing building, a sensitive choice of materials and the reorganisation of the floor plans, the existing structure was developed further with care. The…
BB1: Blumenbunker, House of Building Culture
Our design proposal is to convert a former Second World War air-raid shelter into a “House of Building Culture”. Through its location on Blumenstraße, near the Viktualienmarkt in Munich, a central and prestigious place is brought back to life.
The listed high-rise bunker on Blumenstraße dates from the Second World War. The floor plan of the building is square, with sides measuring about 14 metres. The six-storey building is enclosed by external walls up to 1.30 metres thick. The existing entrance, including its external staircase, and the pavilion roof will be removed completely. They will be replaced by a translucent structure that nestles against the existing volume. The modern structure forms the new entrance area as well as new access to the individual floors and serves as a second escape route. In addition, the modern extension allows for a generous, open exhibition space in the existing building. The part of the structure that projects above is used as a restaurant and offers a breathtaking view of the old town.
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Built around 1900, the multi-generation house with a large commercial area, last used as a restaurant with a large function hall, is to be converted to purely residential use. The four-storey building complex, with a gross floor area of approx. 750 square metres, will have its interior completely refurbished and re-planned. In addition to the interior conversion work, new window openings will be created. A total of six new, spacious residential units will be created, with…
A project in Limburg that was supported from planning through to the completion of all measures on around 385 square metres, covering service phases (LPH) 1 to 8 of the German fee scale for architects (HOAI). The highlight of the conversion, which includes a comprehensive refurbishment, is the spacious living area with an inviting fireplace. The gallery integrated here provides additional living space and creates an open, light-filled spatial concept.