ADEPT Wins Competition to Transform Former Warehouse Into Haus Der Musik in Braunschweig, Germany
Briefly

The architecture firm ADEPT won a competition to convert a historic Karstadt warehouse in Braunschweig into a cultural complex called Haus der Musik, focusing on adaptive reuse. The project retains the original load-bearing structure while adding a new concert hall and a community-oriented music school. Its design features a transparent ground floor to encourage public interaction and integrates with the historical surroundings, preserving sightlines. The project aims to enhance the urban fabric and enrich musical expression through varied spaces for learning and performance.
This project embodies adaptive reuse by retaining the existing structure, allowing for a contemporary cultural hub that enhances Braunschweig's historic fabric.
The Haus der Musik's design emphasizes interaction, with a transparent ground floor and public spaces that invite community involvement.
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