Gemptplatz 1, 49525 Lengerich
Icon legend
This icon indicates an awarded building
This icon indicates a listed building
Projects with this logo are on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list
Project has been converted, renovated or extended
x close
2004
Architekt Dipl.-Ing. Hans Krabel | Architekt Böll Architekt Dipl.-Ing. Heinrich Böll | Architekt Böll
Advanced search with more criteria
Total projects: 483
48477 Hörstel
Distance: 18.90 km
48159 Münster
Distance: 28.02 km
48143 Münster
Distance: 28.94 km
45327 Essen
45257 Essen
45309 Essen
Situated right in the middle of Lengerich, the foundry of the former wire rope works Gempt built in 1917 was supposed to be converted into the town’s new cultural centre.
The building in the industrial wasteland had been used as nothing more than a warehouse since 1991. In view of the then forthcoming “Regionale 2004“ it was redeveloped and converted, with the surrounding open areas having been redeveloped into public places.
The listed industrial stack with its prominent water container has been retained and the three-bay factory building converted into a multi-functional building.
The factory building’s historical features have been revitalised and augmented in an appropriate modern way. The existing skeleton of reinforced concrete was nogged and enclosed with Corten steel and sheet lead. In the entrance area, the construction has been partly left unfaced and now forms a covered part where the public area meets the factory building.
The participation of citizens in this project is worth mentioning. For example, there had been a preparatory citizens’ report by about 130 citizens and a citizens’ foundation for the operation of the centre was also founded.
Award: Vorbildliche Bauten in Nordrhein-Westfalen 2005 (Land NRW/Architektenkammer NRW) [Exemplary buildings in North Rhine – Westphalia 2005; Land NRW/chamber of architects NRW]
Awards:
Exemplary buildings in North Rhine – Westphalia 2005; Land NRW/chamber of architects NRW
Author: Editorial baukunst-nrw
Last changed on 28.11.2022
Categories:
Architecture » Public Buildings » Cultural (cinemas, theatres, museums)
