STADTTEILTREFF AUGUSTIN
A heterogeneous working-class neighborhood from the 1960s receives a new social meeting point: STADTTEILTREFF AUGUSTIN. The site lies between a secondary school, a church, and cooperative housing. The aim was to create an open, low-threshold space—free of hierarchies, accessible to all, regardless of age, background, or social status.
In the spirit of radical sufficiency, the program was reduced to essential needs. The result is a single-storey, barrier-free pavilion organized around a central patio. All rooms are arranged at ground level and interwoven with the outdoor spaces.
The structure consists of an optimized reinforced concrete skeleton with columns and beams. A cross-laminated timber ceiling forms the upper closure, while exterior walls are infilled with concrete blocks. Interior partitions are lightweight timber constructions incorporating storage, technical infrastructure, and built-in cabinetry.
A shared technical center with the adjacent school eliminated the need for a basement, stairwell, or lift. All surfaces remain untreated and repair-friendly—free of cladding, plaster, or paint. The exterior is wrapped in a folded aluminum façade.
Building technology was minimized: district heating connection via the school center, decentralized hot water generation, natural window ventilation, and a reduced electrical installation lower both construction and maintenance costs.
