Old Wine Press in Ötisheim

1st. Prize

»… what is being cleverly proposed is the conservation of the historical elements and the arrangement for new functions. The group/ society in the intermediate floor … are spatially and constructive integrated in the existing building. The charm of the events hall unfolds in the attic level … ideal for freedom of columns. The spacious entrance foyer, library and the internet-café are situated in the ground floor; the longitudinal foyer can be used for different functions. Overall it is a project dealing sensibly with the town planning, existing buildings and the functional requirements. As a result of the cautious dealing with the substances and the limited use of the old building, it is a very economical concept …«