Library and lecture theatre building of the Bauhaus University, Weimar, Germany

Object Type
Universities

Client
Free State of Thuringia, Thuringian Ministry of Construction and Transport represented by the Erfurt State Construction Office

Architects
meck architekten, Munich with Stephan Köppel

Completion
2005

Expertises
Room Acoustics
Building Acoustics
Thermal Insulation & Energy Performance Calculation

The extension for the Bauhaus University Weimar was built in the city's former brewery district between 2001 and 2005. The new building comprises a five-storey library wing, which integrates all storage and lending functions, reading and work areas as well as the administration rooms and also several sub-libraries that were previously scattered around the city. At the same time, a lecture theatre with a room volume of approx. 2,500 m³ and a seating capacity of 400 listeners has been created, which is also used as a lecture theatre for non-university events.

The architect's desire for a clear design language placed the highest demands on the building physics concept. For example, the energy requirements of the exposed concrete façade were realised with consistent internal thermal insulation. Large areas of thermally optimised glazing ensure a high level of transparency in almost all room areas.

Particular attention was paid to the room acoustics of the so-called carrels, set wooden cubes with media technology infrastructure, which are each used by one person. Room acoustics measures have also been implemented in the lecture theatre, which are in harmony with the sophisticated architecture.

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