Honor for monument conservationists: award ceremony in the old town house Berlin

Honor for monument conservationists: award ceremony in the old town house Berlin

Klosterstraße 47, 10179 Berlin, Deutschland - On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, a glamorous event will take place in the old town house in Berlin-Mitte! At 6 p.m. Christian Gaebler, the Senator for Urban Development, Building and Living, presented the coveted awards from the Berlin Monument Prize 2024. This solemn event is public for the press and promises to become a highlight for all monument care enthusiasts!

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martina Abri, a true luminary of Berlin's monument preservation. Her impressive career began as a young graduate at the Berlin-Weißensee University of Applied Sciences, where she was involved in the restoration of the Friedrichswerderschen Church. Over the years, she has not only worked as a professor at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, but also led numerous important construction projects in Berlin and Brandenburg. Her passion for monuments and intercultural dialogue comes alive through her years of work on the renovation of the Faith Church in Berlin-Lichtenberg.

Hanna gGmbH and the historical house

Another highlight of the award ceremony is the Hanna gGmbH award for the monument-friendly renovation of the historical house of Alt-Blankenburg 10. This impressive building, which was built around 1793, is one of the oldest houses in the Pankow district and has still retained its original construction. Manuel Schottmüller, managing partner of Hanna gGmbH, is honored for his tireless efforts to preserve this cultural heritage. The renovation, which took place from 2020 to 2024, shows how important the preservation of such historical buildings is for the city.

Since 1987, the Ferdinand-von Quast Medal has been awarded to outstanding personalities and institutions who have earned the preservation of monuments in Berlin. Named after the first Prussian state conservator, Ferdinand von Quast, this award is a sign of recognition for extraordinary achievements in the field of monument preservation. Representatives of the media are cordially invited to take part in this special evening and contact the award winners: inside for interviews!

Nicole Hildebrandt from the State Monument Office Berlin is available for further information: Tel. (030) 90259-3670, Nicole.hildebrandt@lda.berlin.de.