Wulf-Hefe-Gallery

Werl

The goal of the "Hefe-Galery" project is the redevelopment of an inner-city brownfield site, whose previous use as a brewery became obsolete with the demolition of the building.

The new building compensates for the deficit in event and dining spaces. The differentiation of the retail structure attracts new external customer traffic, thereby strengthening Werl's inner-city retail landscape beyond just the immediate location.

The limited land resource has been occupied by a two-story building that aligns with the local scale. Retail, dining, logistics, and administration are located on the ground floor, with parking and technical facilities on the upper floor, as well as event spaces on both levels. Green areas are incorporated into the rooftop.

The primary structural framework consists of a prefabricated reinforced concrete construction with spans of 10x10 meters on the ground floor and 20x30 meters on the upper floor. After completion of the second construction phase, the usable area will be approximately 12,000 m².

The building features a central control system for optimized resource management. Rainwater is collected decentrally, stored centrally in a cistern, and then directed into a greywater system. High visitor traffic is managed through a complex supply and disposal concept that takes into account day and night cycles to minimize impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

Concrete Mixed Office Public Retail Steel

Data

Completion

2008

Address

Soester Str. 26
59457 Werl
Germany

Client

Grundstücksgesellschaft Friedrich Bremke GmbH & Co.KG

Competition LaGa Multipurpose Hall

Hemer

Due to its significance as a former Bundeswehr site, the withdrawal of the military from the Blücher barracks creates the need for societal and cultural reorientation in the city of Hemer. The development of the cultural district, city terraces, and "Felsenmeer" (rocky sea) are key elements of the urban spatial concept. Along the Jüberg Promenade, the individual components of this trilogy are connected.

Two distinct building forms reflect the different functional areas. A cubic, block-like structure (stage, multipurpose) and transparent depth (sports hall) convey the varied content.

Materials

The cubic block form of the multipurpose area and the stage is defined by its exterior design, featuring an anthracite-colored, anodized, folded metal facade. This rough, closed surface contrasts with the smooth, translucent surfaces of the glass facades of the hall structure, which are adorned with large-scale stone motifs tinted gray through a screen printing process.

Energy Concept

The guiding principles for energy optimization are:

Avoid energy expenditure | 2. Optimize energy conversion | 3. Manage energy use intelligently.

Facades

The design of the enclosing surfaces is optimized for heat transmission, summer heat protection, and the best possible use of daylight and ambiance.

Energy Management

Energy management plays an essential role in the overall concept. During the planning process, it should be assessed to what extent the necessary energy demands occur simultaneously. By intelligently shifting loads, the required energy supply can be reduced. Additionally, power consumption can be further reduced by using variable-speed pumps for the heating and cooling circuits with automatic shutdown for unused areas. Presence- and daylight-dependent lighting controls, as well as the use of energy-efficient lighting systems, ensure an overall minimized electricity demand.

Mixed Public

Data

Compitition

2008

Address

58675 Hemer
Germany

Awarding Authority

Stadtverwaltung Hemer

Competition G Data

Bochum

Creativity and intellectual flexibility, combined with proactive execution strategies, create their own markets. To accomplish this task, a constantly motivating environment is needed—this includes areas for focused work as well as zones for relaxation and communication—specific spaces for rationality and emotion. Close connections, a continuously regenerating network of information flows, and diverse available knowledge—this is how G DATA presents itself to the external observer.

The image of neural synapses comes to mind. We want to anticipate this association in the building structure.

Floor Plan

This results in a layout with two buildings: a four-story office building for "rationality" and a connected single-story pavilion for "emotion." Terraces are offered on its roof, as well as a landscape loggia facing the valley, adjacent to the restaurant areas. The single-story pavilion houses the academy, lounge, bar, and restaurant, as well as service center rooms along its edges.

The floor plan is designed as a fluid space. Usable areas and traffic zones are not separated but form a unified space, which is fully usable. This approach enhances circulation areas.

Urban Design

The four-story office building is constructed along Lise-Meitner-Allee, forming the gateway to the district. The pavilion, with its inserted structures of varying heights, follows the planned street and opens up on the first floor towards the valley. On this side, it is elevated as a belvedere.

Facades

The facades of the office building are designed homogeneously around the entire layout. The closed sections cover 50% to 60% of the facade, depending on orientation, and are clad with terracotta. The transparent sections are designed as casement windows integrated into a vertical line structure.

Mixed Office Public

Data

Competition

2008

Address

Lise-Meitner-Allee 24
44801 Bochum
Germany

Awarding Authority

G DATA Software AG,
Bochum

St. Marienstift

Bochum

The St. Marienstift nursing home was established next to the Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church) in downtown Bochum. The original Wilhelminian-style building was severely damaged during the war, later temporarily repaired, and remained in this state until the 2000s. The spatial conditions were extremely limited, and the structure of the building was unsuitable for modern care concepts. A new building became necessary. After IG Metall vacated the neighboring building to move to a new location, the new construction became possible. The IG Metall building was converted into a temporary nursing home, the old St. Marienstift building was demolished, and a new facility was erected.

This allowed the central location to be preserved. The new building offers 85 single rooms with barrier-free bathrooms. Residents, staff, the presbytery, and management were all deeply involved in the planning process. Residents were able to choose the wall colors of their rooms and participate in designing the communal areas. The rooms are divided into nine residential groups with shared living kitchens, each connected to balconies or rooftop terraces.

Near the main entrance on the ground floor is the chapel, which is available to the community for worship services on weekends. Some windows from the now deconsecrated Marienkirche were incorporated as wall coverings in the chapel. The former church bell hangs in a new tower next to the rooftop terrace. In an open café with a terrace and garden, residents and visitors can meet and socialize.

Public