Architecture 2025: Public buildings – renovation

Christian Youth Centre

The modernist, late-1920s villa is situated in an elegant residential area in central Timișoara, Romania. It stands back-to-back with the valuable ensemble of the local archbishopric. The project involves restoring the damaged villa, expanding it, and transforming it into a contemporary Youth Centre. The concept follows two main threads.
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Refurbishment and energy upgrade of Thessaloniki Water Supply & Sewerage Company’s (EYATH S.A.) Headquarters

The 8-storey EYATH S.A. Headquarters building, originally a typical mid-60s office structure, had become outdated due to age and lack of maintenance, no longer meeting the company’s operational needs. The decision was made to fully reconstruct the building and upgrade it into a sustainable, high-standard office facility. Stripped down
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Schloss Wolfurt

Wolfurt Castle dates back to around 1180. The inspiration and challenge of its extensive renovation lay in creating a unique atmosphere within the historical setting while designing a spatial concept that offers versatile functionality. The main hall, originally three separate rooms, was unified into a single, adaptable space, seamlessly
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Kalle Neukölln

In Berlin Neukölln, the former Quelle outlet on Karl-Marx-Strasse and the adjacent multi-storey car park are being transformed into a vibrant new destination. Designed to serve both the urban population and office workers on the upper floors, KALLE Neukölln will offer shops, restaurants, a food market, and inviting spaces
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Louis Vuitton

In March 2023, Louis Vuitton opened a new store at Graben and Naglergasse. BEHF led the project from planning to completion. The building, originally a 19th-century residence and formerly a deli, features a richly decorated façade crowned with a central clock and four allegorical figures. The renovation was carried
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Spar Hartl

The project focuses on revitalizing and expanding a supermarket located in the heart of a village, prioritizing the preservation of its central location over constructing a new building on a greenfield site. By committing to the existing site, the project reinforces the supermarket’s role as a community hub for
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Kossuth Lajos High School in Cegléd

The Kossuth Lajos High School in Cegléd is a landmark of Hungarian Art Nouveau. Built in 1903, its gymnasium suffered damage during both World Wars and was rebuilt in the 1970s. Unfortunately, these renovations compromised the building’s original architectural integrity - simplifying the roof structure and altering the gymnasium
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Schloss Ebenzweier

The palace, which was devastated by a fire in 2016, has been meticulously restored as a boarding school, with the addition of a new tower house. Large sections of the historic Ebenzweier Palace were destroyed by the fire and the subsequent firefighting efforts. The historic elements of the castle
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