Lübeck town hall under renovation: historical values ​​meet modern technology!

Lübeck town hall under renovation: historical values ​​meet modern technology!

The Lübeck town hall, a historic building that has shaped the cityscape since 1887, is facing extensive renovation. The Hanseatic city of Lübeck officially announced today that structural elements of the town hall need to be overhauled. Initial investigations have shown that the statics in the basement need to be secured. These construction measures bring with them unavoidable restrictions: visitors must expect closures and dust while meetings continue under certain conditions. It is currently unclear how long the renovation work will take, but it is clear that the measures are of great importance for the historical substance of the building. NDR reports that the Ratskeller below the town hall will be the focus of the work.

The renovation also raises the question of how the listed elements of the town hall can be preserved. The challenges involved should not be underestimated, because in monument protection it is important to preserve the historical building structure and at the same time take modern requirements for fire protection, noise insulation and energy efficiency into account. Among other things, energy-efficient renovation measures must be implemented without external insulation, which requires additional planning. It is also important to improve accessibility without affecting the aesthetic appearance of the town hall. How Glass Architects describes in detail, these aspects are central to shaping the historical heritage harmoniously for the future.

Modern techniques meet historical heritage

A particularly exciting topic in renovation are the modern solutions that were developed for monument protection. These include, among other things, invisible insulation concepts that can be implemented on the inside with vapor-permeable materials such as calcium silicate or airgel panels. The use of vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) to reduce material thickness while maintaining high insulation performance is also a valuable tool. The use of triple-glazed windows with retrofitted box windows also contributes to energy efficiency while maintaining the historic character.

Another interesting aspect is the planned fire protection solutions, which are adapted to the building structure. This includes intelligent, wirelessly networked fire alarm systems and fire protection glazing, which ideally appear almost invisible in the overall picture. These are all measures that enable a gentle but effective modernization of the town hall. Glass Architects emphasizes that such planning requires detailed coordination with the responsible authorities and that funding opportunities from KfW and BAFA can also be used in order to financially support measures in line with listed buildings.

The aim of this ambitious renovation is to preserve the historic town hall as the cultural and administrative center of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck for future generations. With a good hand and a solid plan, the aim is to create a balance between modern comfort and historically authentic. These measures could represent a turning point in the conservation and use of this important structure, while preserving the city's cultural heritage.