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Archive: IBA Berlin 2020Sleeping Giants – A new future for XXL buildings
Not only in Berlin, but in many other cities and metropolises the future of large buildings is discussed that are no longer being used and have become vacant. This not only applies to industrial buildings alone, but also to office buildings, public swimming pools, hospitals, department stores, airports, schools and churches. Some of them are considered old "burdens", but many are landmark buildings or even architectural icons of their period. Therefore, these sleeping giants have a large impact on the identity and image of neighbourhoods and entire cities.
Their regeneration and revival can give an important impetus for a lively synthesis of uses and users in the surrounding urban areas. Thus, Berlin views these "XXL buildings" as an important source of potential for the city, one which requires special attention. The real estate market is only interested in them to a limited extent. Could, however, creative forces, the commitment of players, cultural strategies, and ideas on ways of boosting energy efficiency and architectural development contribute to them being appreciated again? The event highlights the opportunities and limits of an architectural and functional reinterpretation. A look at the wide range of international examples – new utilization concepts, innovative constellations of players and alternative financing options – should inspire and stimulate a discussion on the future of Berlin’s "sleeping giants". ![]() Sleeping Giants – A new future for XXL buildings; Illustration: Rustemeyer
Programme23 November 2011
Location Villa Elisabeth Event management adrian-prozessnavigation zahn@adrian-prozessnavigation.de Tel.: 030 21403195 Organizer Senate Departement for Urban Development and the Environment Werkstatt – Baukultur, Kommunikation, Oberste Denkmalschutzbehörde Am Köllnischen Park 3 10179 Berlin Graphic design: chezweitz & partner Illustrations: Thomas Rustemeyer Photo: Volker Kreidler |