Current Tenders & Competitions

Set in the Saarland town of Saarlouis, the proposed transformation of the Kulturhalle Roden building entails the refurbishment and reprogramming of an ageing civic building into a contemporary, multifunctional cultural hub, one that can accommodate performances, community activities, and informal social life under a single roof. Rather than expanding or replacing the existing structure, the brief insists on working within its current footprint, embracing the constraints of a 1970s building while upgrading it to meet present-day expectations. The ambition is to create a flexible ensemble of spaces: a revitalised event hall, rooms for clubs and associations, areas for youth and cultural initiatives, and a modest bistro that acts as a social anchor. This transformation is to be achieved alongside a comprehensive technical overhaul, addressing accessibility, fire safety, and building services, all of which are currently outdated.