University Library Chemnitz

Chemnitz University Library was located at different sites within the city of Chemnitz. All spaces did not comply with the requirements of a modern library. The moving of Chemnitz University Library in the renovated building had several targets for objective:
– Synergy effects by concentration of all library sites and the University Archives at one place;
– Enhancement of the city area where the new university library building is located, e.g. by multi-generation housing;
– Bringing student life into the city center
With regard to the users of the university library, the conditions were significantly enhanced. More than 700 places for reading and working are provided – from silent single workplaces up to teamwork places. The common area offers space for communication, meetings and events. Extensive opening hours and up-to-date technical equipment are completing the variety of offers.

The building was constructed in 1860 in the architectural style of historical eclecticism. The exterior cubing – a five-level central building and two long four-level lateral wings with a pitched roof and prominent corner towers – was rebuilt during the reconstruction. In addition, also the distinctive characteristics of the interior of the building are made visible again. This applies particularly to the precious cast-iron column-structure and the cylindrical vaulted ceiling. The building is located not far from the Main Building of Chemnitz University of Technology where currently nearly 10.000 students are enrolled. The city center of Chemnitz, a city of 248.000 inhabitants, is in walking distance.

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• Anerkennung im Rahmen der Vergabe des Architekturpreises Bund Deutscher Architekten Sachsen

  2021

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  2022