Survey on Cultural Heritage Adaptive Reuse practice

Project description
Project Id 3206
Project Name Dr. Barner’s Sanatorium, Germany
Description Dr. Barner’s Sanatorium was founded by Dr. Friedrich Barner in 1900 as a clinic for internal medicine and psychotherapy. Dr. Barner was one of the first physicians to advocate the association between body and mind, in line with a holistic approach to medicine. The sanatorium counts as one of the most significant Art Nouveau buildings in Germany. The Sanatorium is a characteristic element of European heritage and is an important example of early 20th century architecture and interior decoration. This comprehensive project ensured the careful repair of the original building fabric, removed inappropriate repairs and interventions and reinstated the visual integrity of individual rooms and building elements. The project also modernised technical services and improved the existing fire protection measures, ensuring that the clinic, which is still used for its original purpose, could operate with as little restrictions as possible during the conservation works.
Description of the economic, social and environmental impacts of the project The Sanatorium Dr. Barner was awarded an EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Award 2018 in the conservation category. The jury noted that the Sanatorium is a “characteristic element of European heritage and is an important example of early 20th century architecture and interior decoration”. The jury appreciated that “the Sanatorium is still in use as an institution and that the new additions are contemporary and compatible with the original fabric”. In addition to the design team, numerous external national experts, committees and research institutes were integrated during the process. The jury emphasized “the use of traditional techniques which are rare in Germany. A considerable effort has been made to involve conservators with these required skills which has led to a good outcome and contributed to the high quality of the conservation which has an integrated and holistic approach”.
Web links http://www.europeanheritageawards.eu/winners/dr-barners-sanatorium/
Country Germany
City size Small town (5.000-50.000)
Characteristics of the cultural heritage building/site/landscapes
Construction period 4-Steel and cement
Adaptive reuse period >2016
State of conservation Medium conservation
Vacancy before Permanently used
Vacancy after Permanently used
Cultural significance Information unavailable|
Typologies Other: sanatorium a specialist clinic for psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy|
Governance, management and financing
Ownership before Private
Ownership after Private
Management structure The owner is also the manager|
Managing body Private non-profit|
Funding full answer Public funding (EU)|Public funding (National)|Public funding (Regional)|Owner’s investment|
Barriers and bottlenecks None|
total investment 3.000.000 – 10.000.000 €
Uses / functions
Residential no
Cohousing no
Hotel accommodation no
BnbHostel accommodation no
Commercial units no
Wellness centres yes
Restaurant no
Cafe no
Public library no
Gardens no
Education no
Museum exhibition no
Research no
Cultural events no
Theatre no
Conferences no
Social uses no
Community Hubs no
Incubator no
Cultural and Creative Industries hub no
Innovative startups hub no
Circular economy enterprises hub no
Coworking spaces no
Workshop spaces no
Living Lab no
Fab Lab no
Creative Hub no
Artist residencies no
Materials bank no
Repair Cafe no
Bike sharing place no
Sports facilities no
Other uses no