- STIFTUNG BAUHAUS DESSAU19.10.2025FREITAGSGRUPPE: LEERSTUND UND FÜLLEPROF. THOMAS KNERER referiert in der Freitagsgruppe
Thema: Leerstand und Fülle – Vom Kaufhaus Schocken zum Staatlichen Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz
Im Rahmen der Veranstaltungsreihe Freitagsgruppe spricht Prof. Thomas Knerer über den Umbau des ehemaligen Kaufhauses Schocken in Chemnitz zum Staatlichen Museum für Archäologie (smac).
Angesichts der zunehmenden Leerstände von Kaufhäusern in europäischen Innenstädten kann dieses Projekt als beispielhafte „Best Practice“ für die Umnutzung und Wiederbelebung städtischer Räume gelten. Mit dem Wiederfüllen ehemaliger Konsumorte durch Kunst und Kultur entstehen neue Räume des Austauschs und der sozialen Interaktion – jenseits des kommerziell orientierten Handels.
Doch stellt sich die Frage: Können wir diese Entwicklung auch nutzen, um ein Bewusstsein für Konsumverzicht zu schaffen?
Moderation: Juliane Aleithe, Stiftung Bauhaus Dessau
» bauhaus dessau-freitagsgruppeFoto: Roland Halbe - Richtfest17.10.2025Energy Museum DresdenThe construction work is progressing at a rapid pace. At the topping-out ceremony in the new event area, everyone involved is celebrating together! In addition to the new extension, an open-air stage is being built, which will enable events in the courtyard of Kraftwerk Mitte. The new exhibition is scheduled to open in autumn 2026.Photo: KL
- Architecture Day Bike Tour28.06.2025A Great Success:On Architecture Day, we had the great pleasure of welcoming numerous architecture enthusiasts to our bike tour through current projects by KNERER UND LANG – all under a brilliant summer sky. Despite – or perhaps because of – the fantastic weather, far more visitors joined us than expected to experience our work firsthand.
With great dedication, our team presented several project stops and explained the architectural concepts and unique features behind them. We were especially pleased with the strong interest and the many engaging conversations that took place throughout the tour.
A heartfelt thank you goes to our organizing team led by Raja Bretschneider. Refreshments and snacks were thoughtfully provided – including the brave transportation of drinks by cargo bike.
We sincerely thank everyone who participated and made the day such a success. We’re already looking forward to seeing you again next year!Photo: CTR - Day of Architecture28.06.2025discovery tour by bikeJoin us on an architectural discovery tour by bike through Dresden!
We will visit two projects by KNERER UND LANG, accompanied by a mobile pop-up architecture offering surprising insights.
Our tour begins at Gerokstraße 38, a renovated student residence from the 1970s. During a guided tour, you'll learn more about the design and construction process – accompanied by an APERITIF IN “LIGHT GREEN”, inspired by the façade design.
We’ll then continue along the Elbe River by bike – either on your own or with a rented MOBIbike.
A short stop takes us to Hauptstraße, where we explore renovated buildings of East German modernism.
Our final destination is the newly constructed Marina Garden on Leipziger Straße 35. After enjoying coffee and cake in the green courtyard, we’ll explore the building as part of a guided tour.
To conclude the day, we invite you to enjoy a refreshing DRINK IN “AUBERGINE” – and take part in an open exchange in the courtyard. - Reality-Check19.03.2025Unterföhring maintenance depotJust over 15 months ago, the new Unterföhring maintenance depot was officially inaugurated. Now, we had the opportunity to take a look at its current operations and present the completed project to new developers. The focus was on sustainable construction methods, energy-efficient technology, and modern design concepts..
The modern facility, distinguished by its striking pink façade, has now been fully integrated into daily operations and has proven to be an efficient hub for municipal infrastructure. Our visit showed that both working conditions for employees and logistical processes have significantly improved. Thanks to innovative concepts and well-thought-out planning, tasks such as street cleaning, winter services, and green space maintenance can be optimally coordinated..
The development of the Unterföhring maintenance depot remains exciting, and we will continue to report on new developments and progress in the future!Photo:KL - Project Wrap-Up12.03.2025student residence, Gerokstraße in DresdenThe student residence on Gerokstraße in Dresden has been successfully completed!
Our specialist in student residence construction, Katja Karbstein, led the project with great dedication and expertise, guiding her team—Christoph Thomas and Kristina Grimm—from planning to completion. Her keen eye for both functionality and aesthetics is evident in the clear architecture and well-designed use of space..
In addition to providing much-needed housing for students, this residence creates an environment that seamlessly blends modern design with practical requirements. The striking color scheme and efficient use of space make this project a true highlight in our portfolio.
A big thank you to everyone involved for their outstanding collaboration! Exciting new projects are already on the horizon.Photo: KL - DD20.02.2025Energy MuseumThe new building of the Dresden Energy Museum is taking shape! A significant milestone has been reached: the foundation slab has been completed, making the future volume of the building now visible.
With this progress, the project is moving into the next construction phase.
We’ll keep you updated!Photo : KL - GERMAN DESIGN ARWAD07.02.2025Waterworks Weiden,We are pleased to announce that the Waterworks Weiden, designed by KNERER UND LANG, has been honored with the German Design Award 2025 in the category "Excellent Architecture – Urban Space and Infrastructure"..
The jury particularly praised the aesthetic and integrative design of the building: The multi-colored aluminum composite panels on the façade reflect the surroundings depending on the perspective, ensuring a harmonious integration into the landscape..
The technical planning was carried out by BAURCONSULT Architekten Ingenieure, ensuring a sustainable and reliable water supply.
This award reaffirms our commitment to combining outstanding architecture with functional excellence. We would like to thank everyone involved for their successful collaboration!
» german design awardPhoto: KL - building progress05.02.2025Friedrichsforum BayreuthThe auditorium of the Grand Hall is gradually taking shape.
The integration of spatial dynamics and acoustics plays a crucial role in any event space, where the auditory experience is just as important as the visual impact.
The organic acoustic panels harmonize these two aspects, creating a unique and cohesive atmosphere.Photo::KL - End of the year20.12.2024Bye Bye 2024An eventful and successful year is drawing to a close
We look back proudly on our completed projects and are eager to tackle and successfully realise exciting challenges as a strong team in the new year!Photo: Fritz Brunier - B!WRD NOMINEE 202407.11.2024Long-distance bus terminal and NetWorkHub, DresdenThe finalists, along with all project developers, builders, and real estate companies who continue to plan and build despite all challenges, are celebrated by B!WRD. The winning projects of the B!WRD competition were announced during the gala event at the Oderberger Hotel on November 7, 2024.
In the "Commercial" category, the » NetWorkHub in Dresden was nominated. Situated on the narrow plot of land between the tracks of Deutsche Bahn and the Dresden Transport Authority, just west of Dresden's main train station, a new urban development is taking shape: a multimodal mobility hub combined with a cutting-edge office center under one roof. The project harmonizes attractive architecture with sustainability.
Project Manager FELIX DAUER attended the event alongside representatives from the project developer SG Development, Carolus Zschieschang and Christian Hebestreit. - BAUKULTUR31.10.2024REPORT 2023/2025With the 2024/25 Baukultur Report "Infrastructures," the Federal Foundation addresses the question of how the necessary transformation towards resilient, climate-friendly, socially inclusive, and well-designed infrastructure buildings and spaces can be achieved. A notable example is highlighted in a feature: the recycling center in Augsburg. The article concludes: "With the depot, which opened in 2017, Knerer and Lang have demonstrated that even a construction project with minimal design flexibility can result in high-quality architecture that serves everyone through a few clever touches."
- OPENING06.10.2024Stadtwerke Weiden operations building and waterworksThe Weiden Municipal Utilities celebrated the opening of their new operational buildings with an open house event. Numerous visitors took the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the modern infrastructure. Project Manager PATRICIA QUOSIG accompanied the ceremony with an inspiring speech, highlighting the importance of the project for the future of the municipal utilities and the city of Weiden. The new building represents a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing development.
- dB 10.202401.10.2024MobilityFROM BREMEN OUT INTO THE WORLD
This is the title of the report on the newly opened long-distance bus terminal located in close proximity to Bremen's central train station.
Together with an eleven-story hotel and a new parking garage, the offices ATELIER . SCHMELZER . WEBER and KNERER UND LANG have created an architecturally and urbanistically impressive ensemble. - BAUNETZWOCHE #65305.09.2024In a department store remodelling frenzyIn his dossier, Florian Heilmeyer sheds light on the challenge of making sensible use of empty department stores in city centres. This problem affects many cities, as traditional department stores often close due to changes in shopping behaviour and competition from online retailers. In order to turn these vacancies into key opportunities for urban development, Heilmeyer highlights successful examples of conversion projects, including the Schocken department stores' in Chemnitz, which was successfully converted into the Saxon Museum of Archaeology.
- Bus terminal Bremen03.09.2024BAUNETZ‘Bremer Schirmchen’
is the title of today's article in the BauNetz news about the long-distance bus terminal in Bremen.
» zur MeldungPhoto: Idee & Design Werbeagentur - Recognition06.08.2024CompetitionIn the design competition with an ideas component for the restructuring and expansion of the Gewerbliche Schule in Ravensburg, our submission received one of three honorable mentions.
Alongside these recognitions, four second prizes were awarded, leaving the outcome of this complex process still uncertain.
Once again, a heroic effort by our competition team, with FELIX KOCH and LOUIS ERNST! - bestarchitects25.07.2024YET ANOTHER AWARDAnother award for our long-distance bus terminal in Bremen!The » ‘best architects award’ is one of the most prestigious architecture awards and is an indicator of architectural development in the top segment.
Since its inception, the ‘best architects’ award has been recognised as a mark of quality for outstanding architectural achievements and positions the award-winning architects and architecture firms at the forefront of the European architecture scene.
» further information - AWARD22.07.2024Long-distance bus terminal BremenWe are delighted to have received the ‘European Textile Craft Award’ in silver for the category ‘Textile Architecture’
- DD19.07.2024MARINA GARDENS BY NIGHTThe new quarter is slowly coming to life! By night, it reveals its magical sense of romance.
- Marina Gardens DD14.06.2024TimelapseFrom start of construction to completion in 90 seconds!
- DD12.06.2024REWE TEAM CHALLENGEOur athletic selection took on the running challenge of the 5km run.
Thanks to intensive collective training, our team finished 463rd among the 3,167 mixed teams.
RESPECT!!!
- Julia Borchart, Felix Dauer, Björn Peinelt, Eliska Kunt - TEAM DD30.05.2024Office EventInflatable boat ride from Bad Schandau to Wehlen.
After a rainy start, we were rewarded with sunshine at the finish
After a barbecue and chill-out in Wehlen, the day ended with a visit to a pub in Neustadt.
Many thanks to the strong team for persevering.
You are the best! - DRESDEN14.05.2024MARINA GARDENSWe cordially invite you to find out more about the completion of our project » Marina Garden today at 19:00 in the SACHSEN SPIEGEL.
Professor Thomas Knerer will personally report on the planning and design of this neighbourhood, in which 215 flats have been created directly on the Elbe.
