Future Center, Halle an der Saale
Future Center for German Unity and European Transformation
Our design is rooted in the idea that unity arises from a shared commitment to community while acknowledging differences. Architecturally, this is expressed through a three-part composition: distinct volumes representing diversity, and a connective void creating a dynamic space for communication—a place to continually renegotiate common ground in a pluralistic society.
Drawing on Ray Oldenburg’s idea of the third place, the spatial organization promotes informal exchange and openness by distributing programs across three distinct volumes. Rather than a single centralized hub, the design introduces three interconnected zones united in a continuous campus each offering a unique setting for communication and encounter:
—insight, overview & outlook—
Client:
BBR - The Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning
Location:
Halle an der Saale, Germany
Year::
2024 - 2025
Scope of Service:
Competition - Finalist
Status:
Second Phase, completed