Monthly Archives: September 2018

Prize / Central Library of the Future zb+ / Mönchengladbach, Germany

In the open competition for the Central Library of the Future zb+ in Mönchengladbach, Germany the contribution by SMAQ was awarded with the 3rd prize.

28/09/2018

Central Library of the Future zb+ – Mönchengladbach, Germany

By extending, activating open spaces and opening up, the library acts as an ensemble of spaces with opportunities into the urban space. Taking up the dynamic configuration of the building, the rooftop extension of the reading pavilion gives the library a new presence. As an open ‘agora’ building, the library is complemented by usable outdoor [more]

Intergenerational Centre – Neubrandenburg, Germany

The intergenerational centre is formulated as an ensemble of four, partially linked building blocks. The individual building blocks are clearly assigned to the different areas of use of the intergenerational centre. In terms of their dimensions and storeys, the buildings vary between three and five storeys. The buildings are set to complete the quarter between [more]

14/09/2018

Prize / Intergenerational Centre / Neubrandenburg, Germany

The intergenerational centre is to become a meeting place for young and old in Neubrandenburg, Germany. It  therefore offers a wide range of uses from flats to a day nursery to outpatient and inpatient care places as well as service providers. In the international competition SMAQ’s architectural design was awarded the second prize.   project: [more]