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Refurbishment of Bielefeld tax office, SSP AG | International Design Awards Winners
Refurbishment of Bielefeld tax office, SSP AG | International Design Awards Winners
Refurbishment of Bielefeld tax office, SSP AG | International Design Awards Winners
Refurbishment of Bielefeld tax office, SSP AG | International Design Awards Winners
Refurbishment of Bielefeld tax office, SSP AG | International Design Awards Winners
Refurbishment of Bielefeld tax office, SSP AG | International Design Awards Winners
Refurbishment of Bielefeld tax office, SSP AG | International Design Awards Winners
Refurbishment of Bielefeld tax office, SSP AG | International Design Awards Winners
Refurbishment of Bielefeld tax office, SSP AG | International Design Awards Winners
Refurbishment of Bielefeld tax office, SSP AG | International Design Awards Winners
Refurbishment of Bielefeld tax office, SSP AG | International Design Awards Winners

Refurbishment of Bielefeld tax office

CompanySSP AG
Lead DesignersThomas Schmidt
Design TeamNina Ostermann, Judith Werkhäuser, Gabi Krengel, Gerti Balzer, Nicole Benders, Heiner Blum, Andreas Bischoff, Thomas Weitemeyer-Janßen
Project LocationBielefeld, Germany
ClientBLB NRW Bielefeld
CreditsDetlef Podehl
Prize(s)Silver in Commercial Architecture / Public / Government Buildings
Entry Description

The refurbishment concept developed by SSP won over the competition with its ability to optimize refurbishment during ongoing operations. The new façade design in Bielefeld's city center blends harmoniously into the city skyline and respects existing landmarks. Existing buildings will not be reshaped, but their design will be refined, strengthening the visual identity of the 1965 building - formerly with a white tiled façade. The minimalist design and the choice of a white aluminum skin convey precision and purity, while the albedo effect improves the energy balance.