Reg.Nr. 84-D/01

Nikolauskapelle, Steinhaus and "Gindele"-building, Ulm

Preservation and reconstruction of Nicholas Chapel, Stone House and "Gindele" building, dating mainly from the Gothic and Late Gothic period, with Romanesque details. Extensive reconstruction with careful attention to detail and respect for historic elements. Restoration of ...
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Project details

Title:Nikolauskapelle, Steinhaus and "Gindele"-building, Ulm
Entr. year: 1984
Result:Diploma
Country: Germany
Town: Ulm (Baden-Wuerttemberg)
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:Group of buildings
Building type/ Project type: See notes
Former use:Chapel, residential building, shop
Actual use:Multipurpose use: chapel, office space, event and exhibition venue, coffee shop
Built: 12th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Folker Mayer - Schäfer, Becker und Partner - H. Schaber, UWS, Architects ( Ulm - DE)
The Jury's citation: "Für die bewunderungswürdige Wiederherstellung von drei kriegszerstörten Häusern, die zunächst abgerissen werden sollten und deren Umnutzung für zeitgemäße Verwendung"

Description:
Preservation and reconstruction of Nicholas Chapel, Stone House and "Gindele" building, dating mainly from the Gothic and Late Gothic period, with Romanesque details. Extensive reconstruction with careful attention to detail and respect for historic elements. Restoration of collapsed roofs and walls, reerection of the original north gable of the Gindele building. The three buildings of architectural and historical interest could be saved from destruction for a new traffic development plan. Adaptation for new uses: meditation chapel, administration, shops and centre for events - exhibitions.