Elisabethhalle Aachen
Project Description
Renovation of the Swimming Hall and Construction of a Thermal Area
Recognized as an exemplarily renovated monument in 2005.
This project, presented at the World Expo 2000 in Hanover, aims to preserve its typical character and special charm, while also enabling new activities (special tub baths and thermal pools with relaxation areas, etc.) alongside its structural and technical refurbishment.
The Elisabethhalle is one of the few Art Nouveau buildings in Aachen. It was constructed between 1908 and 1911 and opened in the summer of 1911 as a swimming and bathing facility. After the building was severely damaged during World War II, the large hall was reopened in 1945, and the small hall in 1951.
Its central location in Aachen within a city block, combined with a particularly challenging access situation, makes its realization very complicated. The fire protection, structural, and building physics deficiencies are extremely difficult to address under the specific monument protection conditions. This core building of Aachen, the spa city, which also represents a rare architectural gem, demands a high degree of sensitivity and technical expertise from all involved parties. However, it ensures the long-term preservation of this exceptional structure and its continued use.
