Clouds at the main lecture hall return after storm Main lecture hall shortlisted for the Lower Saxony State Prize for Architecture
In February, storm “Ylenia” damaged the artwork on the west facade of the main lecture hall, whereupon the “clouds” were taken down as a precaution. Now they have been repaired and fitted with an improved suspension system. Since Wednesday, the “clouds” have been hanging in place again and are ready for the visit of a jury. Because: The main lecture hall has been shortlisted for the Lower Saxony State Prize for Architecture 2022. The state of Lower Saxony, represented by the Ministry for the Environment, Energy, Building and Climate Protection, has been awarding this prize since 1996. It is awarded for outstanding achievements in the field of architecture. This year, applications were submitted on the theme of “Public (re)construction – on the way to climate neutrality”. The award ceremony will take place on June 23 at the Old Town Hall in Hanover.
The first of the two large "clouds" is delivered. Photo credit: Kristina Rottig/TU Braunschweig
Since this consists of two parts, it must first be reassembled. Photo credit: Kristina Rottig/TU Braunschweig
One of our "small" clouds is also quite large. Photo credit: Kristina Rottig/TU Braunschweig
It takes two people not only to carry one of the small clouds, but also to assemble it. Photo credit: Kristina Rottig/TU Braunschweig
Things are moving forward! The first clouds are in place. Photo credit: Kristina Rottig/TU Braunschweig
On the second day of work, the first large cloud is assembled. Photo credit: Kristina Rottig/TU Braunschweig
A crane is used for this part of the work. Photo credit: Kristina Rottig/TU Braunschweig
The second large cloud also follows. Photo credit: Kristina Rottig/TU Braunschweig
Almost done! Five of the six clouds already decorate the main lecture hall. Photo credit: Kristina Rottig/TU Braunschweig
The second cloud from the right in this picture is also affectionately called the "bunny" by the company involved. Photo credit: Kristina Rottig/TU Braunschweig