Could Oldenburg's Core” be the new model for Osnabrück's Galeria-Haus?

Could Oldenburg's Core” be the new model for Osnabrück's Galeria-Haus?

The city of Osnabrück is offered an interesting perspective that draws your view of current developments in the neighboring town of Oldenburg. On Thursday, October 29, 2024, architect Alexis Angelis talks about his latest project, the Hertie department store in Oldenburg, which was now revived as a multifunctional meeting point under the name "Core". This event takes place in the Felix-Nussbaum-Haus and starts at 6 p.m.

The conversion of the former Hertie branch in Oldenburg is anything but common. Under the direction of the company Neu_fundland and the planning of Angelis & Partner, the vacant department store has changed into a vibrant place that combines coworking, gastronomy and event rooms under one roof. After a long phase of the standstill and thorough renovation, the location now presents itself in a new shine.

The approach for modern inner cities

The Osnabrück Association for Building Culture emphasizes that the "Core" serves as a pioneering example of revitalizing urban areas. This transformation process is particularly important in times when many inner cities with vacancies and a decline in customer frequency are struggling. The approach of the "Core" combines different areas of life - work, leisure and living - and thus creates a place that is accessible to everyone and meets different needs.

This type of reprogramming could be of great relevance for the vacant Galeria-Kaufhof branch in Osnabrück, which has been unused since 2020. The interest in such concepts is significantly strengthened by the upcoming building culture discussions that have been taking place since 2018. The idea of transferring these models to downtown Osnabrück will probably play a central role in the upcoming discussions.

Last opportunity for the hortle tiles

If you want to acquire a piece of Oldenburg's former department store culture, you have the opportunity to do so on Wednesday, October 16. The demolition company Hagedorn organizes the last sale of hortle tiles from aluminum from 4 p.m., which come from the old building. Such actions often develop a great attraction because they combine nostalgia with a piece of city history that can be acquired.

The developments in Oldenburg and the upcoming discussions about the inner city renewal in Osnabrück show how important the exchange of ideas and solutions is in today's world. The success of the "Core" could also serve as an incentive for the city of Osnabrück, to take new ways and to rethink existing structures. A detailed report on the event and the concepts can be found on the regional news portals to give interested people the opportunity to learn more about these innovation approaches.