Sanierung und Erweiterung der Zentralbibliothek Carl Brandts Haus Mönchengladbach
Winner
Excellent Architecture
Architecture
Details
Renovation and expansion of the listed building from the 1960s. The library space was extended by an extension with an atrium in the basement and a two-storey superstructure over the atrium on the first floor. A bridge over the atrium forms the new pedestrian walkway.
The Jury‘s Statement
The successful renovation and expansion of the library building sets a strong example of preserving and modernizing heritage architecture. By intelligently integrating a light court and creating a new pedestrian path, it creates an open spatial experience that meets the current demands of a public library. The »Renovation and Expansion of the Carl Brandts House Central Library Mönchengladbach« impresses with its harmonious blend of old and new.
