Library at Loccum Abbey
Manifestation of the existing by articulation of the new, individuality by actualisation of the existing
Site plan of the abbey with new library building (light red)
The substitute building and romanesque foundation walls of an 13th century auditorium
Concept of reneval
Building ensemble, South
The 14 different building layers of the abbey since the 13th century (detail)
View from the west
Floor plan of the entire abbey complex
View from the south
The glazed gable end allows to view out to the pond and forest landscape of the surroundings
Reading hall in the attic
The skin of natural stone of the existing is being continued
The reading area of the library stacks are located above the well-maintained foundations of the medieval auditorium
left: Abbey library and library stacks – right: calefactory, venue that can be used by the library as well as by the abbey
Programme | New library building with modifications of the existing buildings for the preacher's seminary at Loccum Abbey |
Status | Restricted realization competition |
Location | Preacher's seminary at the former Cistercian abbey Loccum, Lower Saxony, Germany |
Client | Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Hanover |
Area | Gross floor area: 1.200 m2 |
Services | Program and location analyses, strategic development, artistic concept, technical concept, design planning, visualisation |
Date | 2016 |