The
historical town hall in Landsberg am Lech was built by Dominikus Zimmermann in
1765. A small invited competition was initiated to look for a solution to
extend the listed building. The original council chamber had become too small,
and the old building lacked access for disabled people and a second escape
route. Our design was accepted. We moved the tourist office from the centre of
the old building into the northern vaults and were therefore able to reopen the
ancient archway to the rear courtyard.
We planned the new council chamber on the
first floor and kept the ground floor as clear as possible. A new entrance hall
and dining area have created a new attractive link in the historical old town
and revitalised derelict land. Totally enveloped with a light mesh of copper,
the extension harmonises well with the original Baroque building. Filtered
light helps to convey a dignified atmosphere in the council chamber.