Building in the existing is a reaction to current issues, such as resource scarcity and sustainable development. However, the approach to and design of the built heritage is an individual and interdisciplinary responsibility to be negotiated by all those involved. The exhibition aims to draw awareness to this.

Projects range from conversion concepts from existing buildings, such as industrial buildings, monastery grounds, and prefabricated housing estates in Thuringia to research projects on squats in Berlin and reusing existing materials for new sustainable infrastructure.

The West Hall of the historic »Bahnhallenquartier«, located right near Erfurt's Main Station, is being reopened for the first time. The two universities are inviting visitors to join discussions and tours, which will focus on perspectives for existing buildings, strategies for the conversion and subsequent use of existing buildings, and the responsibility of universities in training future architects and city planners.

»LERNEN VOM BESTAND« Exhibition
»Hochschulmonat« (university month) with the Fachhochschule Erfurt University of Applied Sciences and the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
1 to 31 October 2024
»Bahnquartier« Erfurt, West Hall (Rosengasse Entrance)
https://bahnquartier-erfurt.de/
99084 Erfurt
Opening Times: Thursday to Sunday 3 to 6 pm
Free admission

The »Hochschulmonat« university month is a collaborative project between the Fachhochschule Erfurt University of Applied Sciences and the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar together with the BDA. Those interested are warmly invited to visit the exhibition and to take part in discussions at the event.

Event Programme

On 22 October 2024 at 6:30 pm, the two event formats of the Fachhochschule Erfurt University of Applied Sciences, the »Architekturforum«, and the student-organised discussion »Wir müssen reden«, invite you to speak with various guests about their perspectives on the current building landscape.

On 24 October 2024 at 5 pm, the Fachhochschule Erfurt University of Applied Sciences and the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar invite you to the joint finale. Representatives from both partners will discuss the importance of building in the existing for training future architects, as well as how the topic can be implemented into teaching.

Further information, including the event programme and exhibited projects can be found here: www.uni-weimar.de/lernen-vom-bestand

Further information on the BDA exhibition can be found at: https://www.bda-bund.de/events/ausstellung-sorge-um-den-bestand/