Reg.Nr. 95/GE/06

„Maxhof“, Lindau

Built by Austrians in 1804, the "Maxkaserne" (barracks) was used by Bavarian soldiers from 1805. 1945 confiscated by the French occupying forces. After 1958 emergency accommodation for 500 refugees. 1979 plans for conversion into a school. 1985 selling of the dilapidated and ...
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Project details

Title:„Maxhof“, Lindau
Entr. year: 1995
Result:Diploma
Country: Germany
Town: Lindau am Bodensee
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Barracks; accomodation für refugees; school
Actual use:Residential building
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Franz Lichtblau - Ludwig Bauer, Architects (München - DE)
The Jury's citation: "Für die großen Leistungen zur Bewahrung einer historisch bedeutsamen Kaserne und deren vorbildhafte Umnutzung und Umgestaltung zu sozial geförderten Wohnungen für junge, alte und behinderte Bürger einer Stadt, welche sich um ihr bauliches Kulturerbe in herausragender Weise verdient gemacht hat"
GPS:47°32'49.8"N 9°41'21.4"E

Description:
Built by Austrians in 1804, the "Maxkaserne" (barracks) was used by Bavarian soldiers from 1805. 1945 confiscated by the French occupying forces. After 1958 emergency accommodation for 500 refugees. 1979 plans for conversion into a school. 1985 selling of the dilapidated and neglected building. Preservation order prevents demolition. Until 1989 conversion into MAXHOF with 50 state-subsidized flats: Integration of young families with disabled and old people. Preservation of castlelike character and fabric.