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Fig. 28: 4th Price Staab Architekten, Berlin, excerpt from wa 8/2010 p. 59.
The jury acknowledges the concept of the further development of the castle characteristics, symbolizing the shifting of the main uses in the castle complex. Especially the arrangement of clearly defined program parts to the individual building structures meets the requirements of the user. It allows the observer to experience the new utilisation even without further explanations” (wa 8/2010, p. 57). The comments of the jury on the design of the 3rd prize winner CO A Berlin, Jakob Koenig [fig. 27] are as follows: “The project is conclusive in terms of urban development due to the organization of the courtyards and the moderate height development with two carefully accentuating flanking elevations. However regarding monument preservation issues the mass of the building with the elevated eaves height and width seems problematic. The design shows subtle openings to allow for appropriate proportion and scale. The continued building of the remnants of the wall is presented in a convincing way imparting an optimistic approach to the history” (wa 8/2010, p. 58). The 4th prize went to Staab Architects, Berlin [fig. 28]. The comments of the jury are: “The building structure is looking for a balance between a gentle introduction to the historic complex and an independent contemporary placing. The positioning and dimensioning of the longitudinal building along the east side generates well-proportioned and appropriate exterior areas within the castle complex. However it is highly controversial whether the architectural impact of the building structure has the necessary power that the context of the castle requires, or whether a certain complaisance prevails… In a convincing way the ruin of the former brewery has been exposed, but whether the gesture of the building consequently bridging the ruin is appropriate is the subject of a controversial discussion” (wa 8/2010, p. 59). architectural competitions – histories and practice
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