Wolfgang Bachmann

Weiterbauen in Der Pfalz / Rebuiding in the Palatinate: Substanz Erhalten - Ressourcen Schonen - Ortskerne Beleben / Using Built Spaces - Saving Resources - Reviving Places Wolfgang Bachmann New edition

(Bilingual edition: English / German)




Apart from being known for wine and classical music, the Palatinate is
increasingly characterised by an appreciation of its everyday
architecture. While including historical monuments, this often extends
to neglected, forgotten buildings that would formerly have either been
demolished or "renovated" beyond recognition.


Now the building fabric is
preserved and appreciated for the sake of sustainability and regional
identity. Rather than being located in faceless outskirts, these
buildings often have the prime advantage of a central location in a
gradually developed urban landscape. Following modernisation without any
false attributes to achieve cosiness, they are often used as cultural
venues or holiday apartments in their second life, allowing everyone to
benefit from them.