https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1340-von-gerkan-marg-and-partners en-us A mixed-use civic center in Germany is brought back to life without forsaking its past.

]]> 1402-han-sachs-haus-von-gerkan-marg-and-partners.asp Sat, 15 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7412-hans-sachs-haus Hans-Sachs-Haus The architect removed a 1950s extension, inserting a new glass-walled atrium.   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus In restoring the 1927 multiuse hall, the architect kept the original brick and added replacements for the protruding and recessed horizontal courses.   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus In restoring the 1927 multiuse hall, the architect kept the original brick and added replacements for the protruding and recessed horizontal courses.   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus The original building by Alfred Fischer is noted for its textured masonry.   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus The original building by Alfred Fischer is noted for its textured masonry.   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus On the plaza side of the building is a 'citizens forum' under the council chamber. In creating the skylit atrium, von Gerkan, Marg and Partners gutted the center of the building and inserted a concrete frame.   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus They sheathed the atrium in glass and opened the stair to augment light and visual access between the various spaces.   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus The council chamber   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus The council chamber   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus First Floor   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus First Floor    Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus First Floor   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus First Floor   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Third Floor   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Third Floor   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Fourth Floor   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Fifth Floor   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Roof   Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Photo © Hans-Georg Esch Hans-Sachs-Haus Photo © Hans-Georg Esch