Restoration of the white barracks: Zweibrücken on the move!

Restoration of the white barracks: Zweibrücken on the move!

In Zweibrücken, an ambitious urban planning project is currently being launched, which should not only restore historical buildings, but also to develop a sustainable district. The focus is on the white barracks, a listed area that is located on the Zweibrück railway. The riding hall, which was largely unused for over three decades, is particularly in view. The aim is to restore the riding hall so that it retains its earlier appearance. This reports The Saarbrücker Zeitung .

The specifications of the competition is the creation of a neighborhood with character and quality of experience that covers the needs of young families, couples and singles. A concept is aimed at that integrates ecological construction and living forms and promotes new forms of living. A large open space is also planned for better leisure and recreational offer. Importante is that historical, listed buildings are preserved and developed in line with the list and that no external changes to them are permitted.

The prize money of 30,000 euros for the best concepts attracts additional interested parties. 15,000 euros are advertised for first place, 10,000 euros for the second and 5,000 euros for third place. The competitive winner is to be announced in the week around October 13th.

importance of monument preservation for urban development

The white barracks are considered the "gateway to the city center" and thus plays a decisive role in the urban development of Zweibrücken. The initiatives for the preservation and use of the historical building structure illustrate the importance of protecting the cultural heritage for the city identity. Experts have found that urban planning monument protection and the preservation of monuments have to be increasingly integrated into urban planning in order to ensure future -oriented urban development, as is documented by RWTH Aachen in various projects.

Overall, it can be seen that the combination of monument conservation measures and innovative urban planning concepts not only preserve the historical legacy of Zweibrücken, but also create new, exciting perspectives for the residents and visitors of the city.