RH | Fürstenhof
2019 | Rheinsberg | planning in existing context | LP 1-2 | pre-planning | concept revitalisation
The Logierhaus and part of the former “Fürstenhof” hotel, located directly beside Rheinsberg Castle, are set to be renovated and repurposed. The heritage-listed building is designed in the “Seebäderarchitektur” style of the turn of the century. With its prime location—right on the shores of Lake Grienericksee and just behind the town hall—it offers strong potential for public use. Its current state vividly illustrates how nature begins to reclaim spaces when they are left untouched for extended periods.
features:
historical context | landscape architecture | barrierfree access
Concept 1
In this concept the external galleries are understood as stage units connecting the building to the town hall and square in front. The wooden part of the facade will be renovated and serves as a starting point for this idea. The loadbearing wall behind the galleries will open up and large sliding panes be clad with translucent surface, with a texture deriving from the abstracted pattern of dried organic matter, like leaves and seed capsules. The Logierhaus will invite contemporary arts and culture to Rheinsberg and make it accessible to the general public, inhabitants and visitors.
Concept 2
This concept focuses on the connection between the Logierhaus and its square with the lake. Through a mixture of ramps, stairs and green the square is extended down to the lakeside, with a special attention to barrier-free movement. Meetings and connections can be made between young and old, meandering up to the square or down to the lake, or mearly seeking shade underneath the old oak tree.