Zollverein, Essen Germany
Transformation of hard coal mining plant in the german Ruhrgebiet, 100 ha classified UNESCO World Heritage site.
Masterplan and reuse of the coal washing plant by OMA; Zollverein School of Management and Design by SANAA. The complex is supposed to function as a breeding ground for young professionals, a place to make contacts and start up their businesses.
Kohlenwäsche, re-use by OMA
Design Academy, building by SANAA
www.arcspace.com/architects/koolhaas/zollverein/zollverein.html
www.arcspace.com/architects/sejima_nishizawa/zollverein_school/zollverein_school.html
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[...] Short video impression of the complex by Mark van der Schaaf (2006) Read more: http://www.projetosurbanos.com.br/2007/05/13/zollverein-essen-germany/ [...]
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