Constructive Design

Summer semester 2025

Sky over Heinersdorf

Module no.: AD 510Supervision: Prof. Ansgar Schulz, Prof. Benedikt Schulz, Sofia Ceylan, Nina Gromoll, Felix Haunstein, Paul Schmelzer

Heinersdorf is characterized by a varied built structure, ranging from village elements to modern residential buildings. Characterized by detached houses, allotment gardens and the occasional prefabricated building, Heinersdorf conveys a quiet, almost rural atmosphere. Historic buildings such as the village church from the 13th century bear witness to the district's long history, while new construction projects are increasingly changing the townscape. The population in Heinersdorf is diverse: in addition to long-established Berlin families, young families and commuters are increasingly moving to the district, attracted by the good connections to the city center and the comparatively affordable housing prices.

Before Heinersdorf was incorporated, the municipality planned to build its own town hall. However, due to a lack of funds and the outbreak of the First World War, the project was abandoned. Only the town hall tower was built and fitted with a clock, which for a long time told the citizens the time. The original plan was to also use the tower for the water supply, but technical progress and the growth of the town made this obsolete. With the incorporation of the town, the project finally lost its significance and the tower was given new functions. Over the years, the town hall tower served various purposes. It was initially used by an elementary school until it moved to a newly constructed building. During the National Socialist era, it was used by the Hitler Youth and the Volkssturm, before an anti-aircraft position was installed on top towards the end of the war. After the war, the Soviet occupying power took over the tower to monitor air traffic over West Berlin. After the political change, the building stood empty and despite innovative designs by architects, no investor has yet been found for a new use.

The design task involves the architectural transformation of the vacant water tower in Heinersdorf. The aim is to develop a new use for the existing building in the cultural or artistic field, complemented by an architecturally sophisticated extension. This extension includes a column-free multifunctional hall that can be used in a variety of ways and offers a high spatial quality. The use is to be defined independently by the students.

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Winter semester 2024/25

Leutzscher Holz

Module no.: AD 510
Supervision: Prof. Ansgar Schulz, Prof. Benedikt Schulz, Sofia Ceylan, Felix Haunstein, Vicoria Monari, Paul Schmelzer

The traditional East German club, BSG Chemie Leipzig, is now a permanent fixture in the fourth-highest German soccer league, the Regionalliga Nordost. Despite its amateur status, the club is planning to professionalize its playing and training conditions in the long term. To achieve this, considerable efforts are required not only to make the stadium, the Alfred-Kunze-Sportpark, fit for profit, but also to upgrade, rebuild and expand the stadium surroundings and training facilities.

The task is to design a modern soccer training hall that meets the requirements directly to the west of the stadium and the listed wooden stand. In addition to the functional rooms, the hall will also have space for a fan store, a club museum and offices.

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