Conceptual Project for the Adaptation of a Heritage-Protected Building and Interior Reconstruction into a Hostel

Building construction technology has changed drastically only in the last hundred years; the building I am presenting does not fall into this category. It was built traditionally from brick, massively. The renovation of the building will be carried out in the same manner.

Problem

Building construction technology has changed drastically only in the last hundred years; the building I am presenting does not fall into this category. It was built traditionally from brick, massively. The renovation of the building will be carried out in the same manner. The fact that it is possible to renovate such a building today proves that we can combine old construction methods with new ones whilst preserving culturally significant buildings and giving them a new purpose and functionality. Today we know technologies for addressing moisture penetration issues and remedying almost all other problems of such buildings; these are knowledge and materials that their predecessors did not have at their disposal.

The viability of such buildings is confirmed by the fact that they do not merely represent some construction, but tell their own story and allow the attentive observer a glimpse into the past, which enriches our culture. However, alongside all of the above, it is necessary to consider living standards as well, especially when it comes to commercial activity. Thus, when renovating such a building, it is necessary to ensure a living standard appropriate to our time, which includes sanitary facilities, heating, good thermal insulation of the building and simple maintenance.