Reg.Nr. D/10/81

The Boiler House at Robert Bosch manufacturing plant, Reutlingen

An old boiler house in Neo Gothic style was restored and converted into the factory plant central canteen. The historical significance of this building was thought worthwhile to be preserved, with a notably rafter roof and strut-frame. Visible concrete struts for strengthening ...
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Project details

Title:The Boiler House at Robert Bosch manufacturing plant, Reutlingen
Entr. year: 1981
Result:Diploma
Country: Germany
Town: Reutlingen (Baden-Wuerttemberg)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Boiler house
Actual use:Factory canteen
Built: 20th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Zentralabteilung Bauten und Anlagen der Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart; Hansjörg Kny, Architect (Frankfurt - DE)
The Jury's citation: "Für die hervorragende Umnutzung eines ehemaligen Kesselhauses zum zentralen Kasino der Werkanlage"

Description:
An old boiler house in Neo Gothic style was restored and converted into the factory plant central canteen. The historical significance of this building was thought worthwhile to be preserved, with a notably rafter roof and strut-frame. Visible concrete struts for strengthening the original construction were necessary and harmonize with the old structure. A new gallery was built to show the height of the room and give more space and comfort to the user.