Schloss Ebenzweier
Winner
Excellent Architecture
Architecture - Public
Details
Following a devastating fire, Ebenzweier Castle was restored as part of a comprehensive revitalisation project, and the vocational boarding school for 240 students located here was expanded to include a central “residential tower”. The exterior of the castle was restored to its original condition. The newly constructed residential tower is the new central space of the ensemble. It incorporates the many different levels of the existing building and links them to form a three-dimensional living landscape with galleries, grandstands, balconies, cosy corners, and play areas.
The Jury‘s Statement
A charismatic residential tower powerfully unites the historical layers into a vibrant, three-dimensional living landscape. »Schloss Ebenzweier« impresses with its respectful treatment of historic fabric, subtle integration of contemporary elements, and a coherent atmosphere. The harmonious interplay of heritage, identity, and contemporary living spaces at the highest level is especially compelling.
