The award ceremony “Beispielhaftes Bauen Landkreis Ludwigsburg” impressively demonstrated the diversity and responsibility with which construction is carried out in the county. It was inspiring to see the commitment with which local authorities, planners, and building contractors are working to make high-quality architecture possible, even under challenging conditions.

The award-winning projects prove that a clear stance, careful planning, and joint action make a noticeable difference - in the cityscape, in the towns, and above all in people's everyday lives. We are therefore all the more delighted that two projects in which we were involved have received awards:

🏆 Community hall in Kirchheim am Neckar
Design: asp Architekten GmbH, Stuttgart
Client: Municipality of Kirchheim am Neckar
Services Wenzel + Wenzel: Project supervision

🏆 Student residence Ludwigsburg
Design: Reichel Schlaier Architekten GmbH, Stuttgart
Client: Studierendenwerk Stuttgart AöR, Stuttgart
Services Wenzel + Wenzel: Preparation of the contract award / Participation in the contract award / Project supervision / Project management

A big thank you to the Architektenkammer Baden Württemberg (AKBW) for the award and for the inspiring setting in which the importance of good building culture is so impressively visible.

Photo: Landratsamt Ludwigsburg

On February 1, 2026, Heidelberg City Hall reopened its doors after six years of intensive renovation - and the city celebrated this moment with palpable joy and great pride. Early in the day, people flocked to the banks of the Neckar River, and around 2,400 visitors were able to experience the traditional concert hall in its new splendor. The atmosphere was solemn, festive, and expectant - a day on which Heidelberg noticeably “got its heart back,” as Mayor Prof. Dr. Eckart Würzner said.

The design by Waechter + Waechter Architekten BDA | Darmstadt brings the building closer to its original Art Nouveau character. At the same time, the entire building services have been modernized, the infrastructure redesigned, and accessibility fundamentally improved.

The Wolfgang Marguerre Hall, formerly known as the Great Hall, is one of the most impressive examples of this: flexible lifting floors now allow for both level and ascending seating, creating optimal sightlines and excellent acoustics. Visitors quickly noticed how clear and warm the room now sounds, especially when the Heidelberg Philharmonic Orchestra opened the festivities with music.

The colonnade leading to the Neckar has also regained its special role. Open, glazed, and flooded with light, it has become a place where people enjoy lingering - with a view of the river, the "Philosophenweg" and the hustle and bustle on the riverbank. New elevators create connections that were not possible before and now make the city hall equally accessible to everyone.

We were responsible for service phases 6–8 of this special project and are delighted with the successful opening! Thank you to everyone involved for their successful cooperation.

A major boost for Stuttgart: the decision to build the Stuttgart "Haus für Film und Medien" has been made! On January 29, 2026, the city council officially approved the construction of the Stuttgart Moving Image Center (SMIC). Building work will begin in March 2026.

The architectural design is by DMAA | Delugan Meissl Associated Architects in collaboration with Wenzel + Wenzel. We are also responsible for cost and schedule planning as well as LPH 5-8. The building is designed as an open, transparent house of learning, experience, and experimentation – with cinemas, studios, laboratories, workshop-based learning spaces, and public areas.

We are very excited to take this visionary project into the next phase and create a place that takes film and media culture to a new level. Let's get started – we're ready!

www.stuttgart.de

For us, Inclusive Design means designing architecture in such a way that it can be used by everyone from the outset – regardless of age, individual abilities, or physical conditions. It is not about retroactively correcting barriers. It is about creating spaces that guide people, give them security, and enable independence. Spaces in which everyone can move around naturally – right from the start.

By adding the service Inclusive Design we are highlighting something that has long been part of our work: the awareness that genuine participation can only happen if it is considered and planned from the outset.

In addition, our colleagues Jasmin (Berlin office) and Kübra (Frankfurt office) are listed in the bfb (barrier-free building) expert database. This listing confirms our professional qualifications in barrier-free construction, strengthens our visibility for builders and planners, and underscores our role as a reliable point of contact for inclusive, sustainable solutions.

Do you have any questions? Our sustainability team is happy to help: nachhaltig@w-w.de

www.wenzel-wenzel.com

We wish you a happy and healthy New Year and look forward to joint projects and exciting challenges in 2026.

We look back on a year full of exciting projects and great collaboration. A heartfelt thank you to our partners and teams for their trust and our joint successes!

We look forward to an inspiring 2026—with new ideas, sustainable solutions, and architecture that inspires. 🌟

Enjoy the holidays and stay healthy!

Our sustainability expert Dag from Spreeplan was there and provided important impetus for a climate-friendly future!

The panel discussion “Prosumer Power: How Energy Storage and Digitalization Are Transforming the Building Sector” focused on how new technologies and decentralized energy systems can change the construction and real estate industry. Dag made his mark with his expertise in circular construction, single-type natural building materials, and innovative low-tech concepts.

The Climate Festival 2025 ended with a clear message: the construction revolution is not purely a technical project—it requires attitude, courage, and responsibility. Over 3,600 visitors, 217 speakers, and 170 partners demonstrated the tremendous momentum behind sustainable construction. 🌱

Thank you, Dag, for your commitment, and thank you to everyone who is helping to drive the construction revolution forward!

Photo: Jacquline Schulz

On November 18, 2025, two of our projects were honored at the Saarland State Prize “Places of Work” award ceremony:

The Polizeiinspektion Saarbrücken, designed by arus GmbH | Willi Latz | Architektur und Stadtplanung, was honored as a prize winner. This project demonstrates how modern architecture can rethink working environments: functional, secure, and at the same time open to the people who work there every day.

The Innovation Center Saarbrücken (ICS), designed by RKW Architektur + Rhode Kellermann Wawrowsky GmbH, also received recognition. The ICS stands for flexibility and sustainability – a place that reflects social and professional change and creates space for creativity and collaboration.

The state prize honors projects that view workplaces not only as functional spaces, but as places that inspire people and offer them safety and comfort. The jury placed particular emphasis on criteria such as design quality, sustainability, cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and the ability to adapt to changing requirements. Sociocultural aspects and the quality of the planning processes also play a central role.

We are proud to have contributed to this vision with both projects. Congratulations to everyone involved for this outstanding achievement!

Further information about the award winners can be found on the official website of the State Prize.

The Staatstheater Darmstadt reopened its Kleines Haus with a festive opening weekend – a central venue for theater, dance, and cultural encounters now shines in new splendor. Following extensive renovation, the theater is now state-of-the-art in terms of technology, energy efficiency, and design.

Particularly noteworthy are the modern stage technology, improved acoustics, new lighting and sound systems, and significantly increased accessibility. Artistic director Karsten Wiegand sums it up: “You can hear and see everything perfectly from every seat.”

The impressive figures for the project speak for themselves: 3,450 m³ of reinforced concrete, 60 tons of machinery, 57 km of electrical cable – and a strong team behind the implementation.

Hessens Minister of Finance Lorz summed it up aptly: “What had the makings of a drama in between is now getting a happy ending after all.” We congratulate the entire project team and wish them every success with the final remaining work until the final acceptance on November 30.

www.staatstheater-darmstadt.de

Congratulations to our team in Wrocław 🎉Our Wrocław office has been recognized for its design of the Jowita student residence in Poznań in a two-stage urban planning and architectural competition! This recognition honors the high design and conceptual quality of our contribution.

The competition was conceived as a study with implementation measures. The aim was to redesign the traditional Jowita dormitory, including additional functions, in terms of urban planning and architecture.

Team of authors: Jakub Marszalski and Mariia LytvynenkoModel: Makujaku – Jakub KubińskiVisualization: GID studio – Marcin Gęzikiewicz

👏 Congratulations to everyone involved!

The expert jury of the German Sustainability Award Foundation has recognized Spreeplan as a pioneer in sustainable construction. The Berlin-based architecture firm impresses with its consistent implementation of sustainability – far beyond legal standards.

🌱 Recyclable materials
🏗️ Working with existing buildings
🚫 Avoiding sealing
👥 Social and health aspects
🌍 Educational work & cultural change

We are particularly pleased that Dag, who works for us as a sustainability consultant, is part of this great team.

This outstanding award is wonderful proof of your extraordinary commitment, your innovative strength, and your tireless dedication to sustainable solutions. We are delighted to have you on our side!

Congratulations to the entire Spreeplan team 🎉

With the topping-out ceremony on September 29 2025, the Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) North Bavaria marks an important milestone in the construction of one of Germany's most modern rehabilitation centers. The new Rotmainklinik in Bayreuth will accommodate 240 inpatients and 60 day patients and combine the specialist areas of orthopedics, psychosomatics, and oncology. The range of services will be supplemented by outpatient care, prevention, and aftercare.

Werner Krempl, Chairman of the Management Board of DRV Northern Bavaria, emphasizes: “Today we are not only celebrating a milestone in construction, but also sending a strong signal for the future of healthcare.” The rehabilitation center makes an important contribution to participation in working life, especially in light of demographic change. At the same time, the company is proud of the sustainable construction and inviting atmosphere that combines quality therapy and well-being.

The Rotmainklinik was designed by Hascher Jehle Architektur. Wenzel + Wenzel is responsible for architectural and landscaping supervision as well as property management.

We are delighted that two of our projects have been honored by the Architektenkammer Baden-Württemberg (AKBW) as part of its “Exemplary Construction” awards program!

🏆 Gemeindehalle Kirchheim am Neckar
🏆 Studierendenwohnheim Ludwigsburg

The award recognizes outstanding architecture that stands out for its exceptional design quality, functionality, and sustainability. We are proud to have been part of these projects and would like to thank everyone involved for their successful collaboration!

AKBW Beispielhaftes Bauen Ludwigsburg

On September 5, 2025, the topping-out ceremony for the new building housing the prosector and anatomy preparation facilities as well as teaching areas for biophysics and physiology was celebrated on the campus of Saarland University in Homburg. The Ministry of the Interior, Building, and Sport thus recognized an important milestone in the structural development of the medical faculty.

The modern two-story angular building with around 2,800 m² of floor space creates optimal conditions for practical teaching and interdisciplinary research. In addition to a dissection room with 40 tables for up to 360 students, there will be a barrier-free lecture hall with 316 seats as well as laboratories, offices, and seminar rooms. Completion is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027, with total costs amounting to around €33 million (KG 200-700).

In their speeches, Science Minister Jakob von Weizsäcker and University President Prof. Dr. Ludger Santen emphasized the importance of the project for the quality of research and teaching. The design was created by Bodamer Faber Architekten from Stuttgart, which was commissioned with service phases 1–5. Wenzel + Wenzel was commissioned with service phases 6–9.

We are delighted to be involved in this forward-looking project and to contribute to the structural quality of medical education.

Five of our locations took part in this year's City Cycling campaign – and with great success! Our teams from Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Karlsruhe collectively

covered 5,484 km
made 715 trips
saved 900 kg of CO₂ emissions. 🌱🏆

The internal location ranking was as follows:

Berlin – 1,731 km
Munich – 1,328 km
Frankfurt – 889 km
Stuttgart – 775 km
Karlsruhe – 761 km

Thanks to all our colleagues who took part – for your commitment, your team spirit, and your contribution to a greener future! 💚 We are already looking forward to 2026 – with even more kilometers and even more CO₂ savings!

On July 4, around 280 colleagues from Hahn Helten Architektur, IB Schmid, and Wenzel + Wenzel from all over Germany and Wroclaw gathered in Frankfurt am Main to celebrate summer together - what a celebration!

Under bright sunshine, we enjoyed inspiring presentations, delicious food, great conversations, and a lively party in the evening. It was a day full of encounters, laughter, and team spirit - just the way we like it!

Thank you to everyone who was there and made this day so special. We are already looking forward to the next one!

🏆 Excellent!

We are delighted that the Baden-Württemberg Chamber of Architects has awarded the Center for Islamic Theology (ZITH) at the Talcampus in Tübingen the title of “Exemplary Building.”

The design is by Staab Architekten, and we were responsible for project supervision on this important project. Together with the neighboring Theologikum, the new building forms a religious campus for theology and impresses with its clear structure, calm presence, and successful integration into the surroundings. A strong symbol of building culture in the district of Tübingen!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in the project—we are proud to be part of this award-winning building!

Foto: Marcus Ebener

Last week, the 31st edition of the J.P. Morgan Run took place in Frankfurt am Main. The race covered 5.6 kilometers across the city. With 64,000 participants, the event is the world's largest corporate run – and our colleagues from Frankfurt were there too.

Congratulations to all the runners 🎉 You are amazing!

Another important step has been taken in the major project to rebuild and modernize the Gutenberg Museum: Lord Mayor Nino Haase, Interior Minister Michael Ebling, Head of Building and Culture Marianne Grosse and Museum Director Ulf Sölter announced last week that the state of Rhineland-Palatinate has confirmed that the new building of the city's most visited museum is a viable option. According to Haase, this is an important step in the application for state funding.

The construction work on Liebfrauenplatz will then begin shortly. Work will begin with the removal of pollutants. The next step will be to demolish the old parts of the building. New construction will then start at the beginning of 2026. In order to make Liebfrauenplatz more welcoming during the construction work, those responsible from the city of Mainz, the state and the museum also presented the newly designed and informative construction fence.

New Gutenberg Museum, Mainz
Design: h4a Gessert + Randecker Architekten GmbH, Stuttgart
Client: State Capital Mainz, represented by Mainz Building Authority (GWM)
Services by Wenzel + Wenzel: LPH 6-8

Foto: Sensor Mainz

The Schwäbische Zeitung reported in advance: “The new Biberach outdoor pool turned out beautifully.”
Here’s the article: https://www.schwaebische.de/regional/biberach/biberach/so-schoen-ist-das-neue-biberacher-freibad-geworden-3554861

Biberach Outdoor Pool
Design: asp Architekten
Client: Stadtwerke Biberach
Services by Wenzel + Wenzel: Schedule planning in HOAI phases 2–5, phases 6–8

Congratulations to our team in Wrocław! 🎉
The jury especially praised the harmonious integration of the design into the urban context. Our concept creates a vibrant, open space around the stadium that is accessible not only on match days but also in everyday life for local residents.
The façade design references the history of the city of Rybnik, where fishing played a significant role in the Middle Ages. The delicate elements are reminiscent of fish scales in their form, creating a link between the past and the present.
👏 Congratulations to everyone involved!

On April 23rd, the restoration project of the Marienberg Fortress Museum for Franconia was featured on the Frankenschau by Bayerischer Rundfunk!
A great insight into the challenges and progress of the heritage-sensitive renovation of this Franconian landmark, for which we are jointly responsible together with Hoskins Architects.

👉 Watch the feature here: https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/festung-marienberg-wird-saniert-grossbaustelle-ueber-wuerzburg,UeD1ECk

On March 18, 2025, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Sausewind daycare center in Niefern-Öschelbronn took place. The three-story timber construction will house six groups and provide space for up to 110 children, depending on the type of care. The building blends harmoniously into the sloped site between Bahnhofstraße and Im Enzfeld, offering barrier-free access from both sides. A newly designed pathway will connect the new daycare center with the existing municipal kindergarten, ensuring short walking distances. Completion is scheduled for autumn 2026.

Client: Municipality of Niefern-Öschelbronn
Design Architects: Schaudt Architekten GmbH, Konstanz
Services by Wenzel + Wenzel: Site supervision

Project Page Schaudt Architekten
Photo: Groundbreaking ceremony with project participants, children from the daycare, and parent representatives, © Schaudt Architekten

On Friday, 27 March 2025, the foundation stone was laid for the Offene Schule Waldau, in which our office in Kassel is involved for LPH 5-8 (HOAI). Together with the architects C.F. Møller Danmark A/S, Berlin office, GWG Projektentwicklung GmbH (client representative) and the construction company Leonhard Weiß GmbH & Co. KG, we are happy, that things are now officially underway. The pupils of the OSW had chosen Sesamstraße as the name of the street of the new school, so the cookie monster "Krümelmonster" from the children tv-series "Sesamstraße" was presented to the headmaster by the builder.

The photo shows, from left to right: Sven Schoeller, Lord Mayor of the City of Kassel, Simone Fedderke, Head of the Building Department of the City of Kassel, Axel Jäger, Managing Director of SKI, Pascal Berkenheger, OSW School Principal, Nicole Maisch, Head of the Education Department of the City of Kassel.

Currently, the exhibition "da! Architecture in and from Berlin 2025" is on show at LIVING BERLIN. Presented by the Berlin Chamber of Architects, it showcases 60 selected projects by Berlin-based architectural firms in the fields of architecture, urban planning, interior design, and landscape architecture.

Among the featured projects is the Kita Waldentdecker daycare center in Wittenberge (KMW), designed by TRU Architekten. Wenzel + Wenzel was responsible for service phases 6 to 8. This single-story wooden structure stands out with its large window surfaces, visually blending interior and exterior spaces. The courtyard is designed around an existing group of oak trees, forming the heart of the facility.

To mark the exhibition’s opening, the yearbook Architektur Berlin │ Building Berlin has been published, presenting the 60 selected projects. The publication is available in bookstores.

Exhibition:
da! Architecture in and from Berlin 2025
March 15 – April 12, 2025
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
LIVING BERLIN, Kantstraße 17, 10623 Berlin
www.ak-berlin.de

Catalog:
Architektur Berlin │ Building Berlin
Braun Publishing
ISBN 978-3-03768-307-1
184 pages, €35.00
www.braun-publishing.ch

KMW Kita Waldentdecker Wittenberge (formerly Märchenland)
Design: TRU Architekten – Töpfer, Bertuleit, Ruf, Bauernfeind, v. Wedemeyer Partnerschaft mbB, Berlin
Client: City of Wittenberge
Project timeline: 2022–2024
Services by Wenzel + Wenzel: LPH 6–8 (according to HOAI)
Gross floor area (GFA): 2,200 m²
Gross volume (GV): 7,600 m³

Photo: TRU Architekten

On March 8 is International Women's Day, which is celebrated in 26 countries and in Berlin. We took this as an opportunity to ask our female colleagues why they decided to become architects or civil engineers, what they particularly liked about it, and whether there was a female role model. Each of these women has her own story, her own challenges, and her own unique perspective that has shaped her as a woman in architecture.

At Wenzel + Wenzel, we are pioneers in a field where women are still underrepresented, with a 55 % female workforce. We are particularly proud of the fact that 39 % of our managers are women - a figure that continues to rise. But this is just the beginning! We believe there is still a lot of potential, and it is time to encourage more women to pursue their professional dreams in architecture and engineering.

You can find the full interviews on our LinkedIn profile. And here's our Instagram post to Women's Day!

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of welcoming a group of master's students from the University of Stuttgart to our Stuttgart office. The students are enrolled in the Master’s program in Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning and are part of the Institute for Construction Economics. The visit was led by Dipl.-Ing. Christopher Hagmann, the academic advisor at the University of Stuttgart, and served as an excellent example of the close connection between academic education and practical architectural work. The students had the opportunity to engage directly with our colleague Silke and our colleagues Adis and Michael, participating in an in-depth Q&A session where they could ask questions and gain valuable firsthand insights.

A key focus of the discussion was the topic of tendering—an essential area for architectural firms, often associated with numerous legal and organizational requirements. The students learned about the practical challenges involved in the tendering process for construction projects and the strategic considerations that come into play. From the preparation and evaluation of bills of quantities to the selection of suitable contractors, they received insights into the tendering process. In addition, real-world examples from ongoing and past projects were presented to give the students a tangible understanding of the specific procedures and challenges involved.

We take great pride in supporting and fostering the next generation of architects on their professional journey and see this exchange as an important step in promoting dialogue between theory and practice. We remain available as a point of contact for the students of the University of Stuttgart and look forward to further strengthening the connection between academia and professional practice.

The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen is celebrating its 16th anniversary today, 31 January 2025. Since its opening in 2009, it has become one of the most visited museums in Stuttgart, attracting car enthusiasts from around the world every year.

However, it’s not just the vehicles that make the museum a must-visit—the architecture is equally impressive. Designed by the Viennese architecture firm Delugan Meissl Associated Architects, the building resembles a monolith that appears to float above the ground, earning it the nickname Flieger.

Wenzel + Wenzel was responsible for execution planning, as well as aspects of contract preparation, award participation, and site supervision.

Happy 16th anniversary to the Porsche Museum! Congratulations to the former team and everyone involved in bringing this extraordinary building to life.

Design: Delugan Meissl Associated Architects, Vienna
Building Owner: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart
Services by Wenzel + Wenzel: LPH 5, LPH 6-8 (partial)
Volume: Approx. 150,000 m³
Gross Floor Area: Approx. 28,000 m²

Photo: Porsche Museum Press

With a ceremonial gesture, the symbolic key to the Schell Building was given back to the Mainz Building Authority (GWM) on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. On behalf of the Gutenberg Museum, the City of Mainz’s Commissioner for Construction and Culture, Marianne Grosse, together with Museum Director Dr. Ulf Sölter and Old Town District Mayor Dr. Brian Huck, presented the key to GWM. It was accepted by Project Manager Marina Bouché, who will oversee the construction of the new World Museum of Printing Arts.

This handover officially marks the beginning of the deconstruction of the old museum building to make way for the new construction. The next visible step will take place on March 10t: the construction site will be secured with a fence. Following this, the building will be gutted before the actual demolition begins. Afterward, the basement will be excavated, and the city and state heritage conservation authorities will examine the excavation site for archaeological finds. Once these investigations are complete, work on the new building is set to begin.

New Gutenberg Museum, Mainz
Design: h4a Gessert + Randecker Architekten GmbH, Stuttgart
Client: State Capital Mainz, represented by Mainz Building Authority (GWM)
Services by Wenzel + Wenzel: LPH 6-8

Foto: City of Mainz

Happy New Year 2025 🎉✨ With movement 🏃‍♀️💪, motivation 🌟, and perseverance 🕰️🙌

School Center Gundelfingen
Design: hotz + architekten Part mbB, Freiburg
Client: Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald District, Freiburg
Services by Wenzel + Wenzel: LPH 8 (Construction Supervision), LPH 9 (Project Control and Documentation)
Photo: Bernhard Strauss

Thank you for a fantastic year filled with exciting projects and creative challenges. 🌟
To all our cooperation partners, supporters, and followers, we wish you relaxing holidays and all the best for the new year. 🔔

Gemeinsam mit Hoskins Architects freuen wir uns über die abgeschlossene Bauphase 1 beim Projekt Sanierung Festung Marienberg - Umbau zum Museum für Franken.
Auf der Projektseite von Hoskins Architects gibt es dazu eine schöne Bildergalerie mit Erläuterungen:

"Im Rahmen des Umbaus zum Museum für Franken wird die gesamte denkmalgeschützte Festungsanlage in mehreren Bauabschnitten saniert und umgebaut, um den heutigen Anforderungen als Museumsstandort gerecht zu werden. Ein sensibler Umgang mit dem Baudenkmal liegt dabei der gesamten Planung zugrunde.
Ein besonderes Augenmerk liegt auf der Verwendung nachhaltiger und historisch vorhandener Baustoffe wie Lehm, Kalk und Holz. Des Weiteren soll die Festung und das Museum barrierefrei erfahrbar werden.
Das Projekt umfasst die innere Neustrukturierung und Umgestaltung der gesamten Kernburg auf einer Nutzungsfläche von insgesamt ca. 11.800 m². Dies beinhaltet die neue Dauerausstellung, Sonderausstellungsbereiche, Besucherinfrastruktur, Depots und Verwaltung des Museums.
Im Bereich der historischen Vorburg wurden inzwischen ca. 900 m² Fläche für notwendige Infrastrukturen der Schloss- und Gartenverwaltung als erste Baumaßnahme umgesetzt."

Unsere Leistungen: Kostenplanung, Vorbereitung der Vergabe, Mitwirkung bei der Vergabe, Objektüberwachung

Minister President Kretschmann and Finance State Secretary Gisela Splett handed over the newly constructed Center for Islamic Theology to the University of Tübingen on Thursday evening. To mark the occasion, they brought a symbolic key. On the key are documented the construction projects of the state of Baden-Württember in Tübingen , among those three projects in which Wenzel + Wenzel have contributed: the Center for Molecular Biology of Plants (ZMBP), the Interfaculty Institute for Biochemistry (IFIB), and the most recent project, the new Center for Islamic Theology (ZITH) on the Theology Campus of the University of Tübingen.

The Center for Islamic Theology was designed by Staab Architekten, Berlin, with Wenzel + Wenzel responsible for local construction supervision (LPH 8). Approximately 170 students and doctoral candidates, as well as seven professors, work, teach, and conduct research in the new building. Spanning 2,600 square meters, the facility includes offices, seminar rooms, and an extensive library. Additionally, it is also used by students from the Protestant and Catholic Theological Faculties and the Department of Psychology.

Click here for the report on the website Tageschau.

The revitalisation of the Schlossgarten quarter in Stuttgart's city centre includes the conversion of the former Karstadt building at Königstrasse 1c. The former department store will be replaced by innovative office and retail space with an open catering area facing the Schlossgarten. Sustainability, energy efficiency and climate protection play a major role in this building: the roof areas will be greened, not only with mosses and low grasses, but also designed as gardens. Where possible, external walls are also given a ‘green dress’ to help improve the urban climate.

The renovation prioritises the preservation of the building fabric, compliance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and climate and resource protection. We are working with Concular, Germany's largest shop for circular building materials, to conserve resources during the demolition of the current building stock and to provide them with new values in line with the circular economy. Individual components of the K1C are for sale via the Concular Shop, which can find a buyer before the actual dismantling.

The materials come primarily from the commercial building stock. In addition to railings and shop windows, mullion and transom constructions and escalators can also be purchased, for example. You can buy everything here: shop.concular.de (external)

The planned realisation on site will start in November. We wish everyone involved every success!

K1C Revitalisation Königstraße 1c
Design: Oliv GmbH Thomas Sutor Architekt, Munich
Client: Schlossgarten Objekt-GmbH
Principal: LBBW ImmobilienAsset Management GmbH, Stuttgart
Services Wenzel + Wenzel: LPH 5-9
Certifications: DGNB Gold is aimed for

The BIM Allianz e.V. is a network of nationally and internationally active architectural firms that have set themselves the goal of actively shaping the challenges of the new planning methods. Further information here.

Today marks the opening of the refurbishment and extension of the Kirchheim am Neckar community hall. The design was created by asp Architekten and we were responsible for the LPH8. The outdoor facilities are expected to be completed by the end of October 2024. The user of the KITA already moved in in August and the children are enjoying the building with its spaces to discover.

Fire and Rescue Station 5 Fildern in Stuttgart-Möhringen, designed by Bär Stadelmann Stöcker Architekten, is presented on German-Architects with photos by architectural photographer Achim Birnbaum. The project is also presented on the website of the city Stuttgart.

Design: Bär | Stadelmann | Stöcker Architekten BDA, Nürnberg
Client: Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart
Services Wenzel + Wenzel: LPH 5−8
Service Period: 2019−2024
Use: Fire and rescue station, disaster control centre, emergency operations centre

STAATSPREIS BAUKULTUR 2024
Awarded by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry for Regional Development and Housing
With the Baden-Württemberg State Prize for Building Culture, the state of Baden-Württemberg honours particularly innovative, exemplary and transferable solutions for the diverse planning and construction challenges in the state's cities and municipalities. 27 projects in nine categories were honoured with state awards and commendations in 2024. In a short video, Prof Ludwig Wappner, Managing Director of allmannwappner, presents the project and the lighting concept of the undergound stops on the occasion of the award. See video.

HUGO-HÄRING-LANDESPREIS 2024
Awarded by the Association of German Architects BDA Baden-Württemberg
The award procedure has two stages. In the first stage, the Hugo Häring awards are presented. The light rail tunnel has now also reached the second stage: the Hugo Häring State Prize. From the jury's statement: "Underground stations are generally spaces that can be described as non-places. They do not have an unusual and identity-forming character. The light rail tunnel designed by allmannwappner with its holistic approach to station architecture fundamentally changes this rule." More information

BEISPIELHAFTES BAUEN KARLSRUHE 2024
Awarded by the Baden-Württemberg Chamber of Architects
The jury honoured 20 buildings as successful solutions to the respective building task in the ‘Exemplary Building in Karlsruhe’ competition. The jury described the new underground station by allmannwapper as an "example of the transformation to a transport-friendly city". Chaired by architect and urban planner Markus Weismann, it assessed 92 submissions for Exemplary Building in Karlsruhe according to criteria such as sustainability, design, urban context and handling of existing buildings. The award ceremony is planned for 24 October 2024. The award-winning buildings will then be presented in a travelling exhibition. Overview with all projects.

PROJECT DATA
Rail Tunnel Karlsruhe Construction of seven new Underground Stops in Karlsruhe
Design: allmannwappner GmbH, München Bauherr: KASIG – Karlsruher Schieneninfrastruktur-Gesellschaft mbH, Karlsruhe
Services Wenzel + Wenzel: LPH 6, 7
Lighting Design: Ingo Maurer GmbH
Photography: Brigida Gonzaléz

Congratulations to everyone involved in the construction!

The sky is the limit - during the construction of Universelle Ulm in Science Park III, designed by architects Mühlich + Partner. Our colleague Vincent used a drone to capture impressions of the entire building complex with all three towers as well as brilliant detail shots. We published the film and photos on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Science Park III and Universelle Ulm are part of the ‘Science City Ulm’. The idea behind this is to create an attractive environment for students and to offer optimal working and research conditions for business and research. According to the city of Ulm, around 11,500 people work in the Science City, including the clinics, and over 14,000 students are enrolled at the universities. The three towers of the Universelle Ulm are intended to create additional space for companies to settle in, and the rooms are flexibly adaptable for start-ups through to globally active companies.

Many thanks for the great cooperation to all those involved in the construction!

Design: Architekten Mühlich + Partner mbB, Ulm
Client: Immopact Universelle Ulm GmbH, Schönefeld
Services Wenzel + Wenzel: LPH 5 – 8

Congratulations! The Kaltensteinhalle, designed by Dietrich Untertrifaller Architekten and constructed by Knippershelbig, has been awarded the prestigious Hugo Häring Prize! Wenzel + Wenzel were responsible for the cost planning, preparation of the contract award, participation in the contract award, project supervision and project management. The Association of German Architects BDA Baden-Württemberg awards this prize every three years for outstanding buildings. Last week, the Hugo Häring plaque was placed in the entrance area of the sports hall in Vaihingen an der Enz. Read more in Stuttgarter Nachrichten