The K40 is a reinforced concrete construction building right in the heart of the schönherr.fabrik with 6000m2 of available space spread over 4 floors. Previously the space was used during GDR times for product completion work and apprenticeship training the factory.
Ten years ago it become the creative hub and residence for numerous talented artists.
Ten years ago it become the creative hub and residence for numerous talented artists.
Inspired by the need for creative space for local artists which was debated in the local news we took the initiative to provide the space. The artists took over part of the house and brought back new life into the building.
Painter, ceramist, wood designers, musicians, photographs, curators and many more are creating a great vibrant atmosphere on the premises.
Painter, ceramist, wood designers, musicians, photographs, curators and many more are creating a great vibrant atmosphere on the premises.
The existing creative potential is already promoted and used more intensely to revive the entire House in the long term. All flours should be revitalized in 2017/18 with collaborators: handicraft and additional galleries and artists.
Many inspirations are incorporated to create something great. Numerous ideas are already developed such as the creation of a “urban garden”.
Many inspirations are incorporated to create something great. Numerous ideas are already developed such as the creation of a “urban garden”.
To realize the project the existing building structure must be maintained and secured as well as the development measures so that the usage in the summer and winter months is made possible.
The actions include:
- renewal of roof covering
- repairing of windows and partial renewa
- creating of infrastructure (i.e. electric, heating, sanitary,…)
- creation of fire escape
- rehabilitate building on ground levels
However it is important that throughout the project the charm of the “of factory” does not get lost. Therefore a gentle approach will be used.
The actions include:
- renewal of roof covering
- repairing of windows and partial renewa
- creating of infrastructure (i.e. electric, heating, sanitary,…)
- creation of fire escape
- rehabilitate building on ground levels
However it is important that throughout the project the charm of the “of factory” does not get lost. Therefore a gentle approach will be used.
