TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten

For years, the firm TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten has been committed to sustainable and respectful revitalization. Due to the gradually growing appreciation of existing building stock, an increasing awareness of issues related to sustainability, resource conservation, energy- and space-efficient use, and the circular economy, buildings currently threatened with demolition are increasingly being evaluated for potential repurposing and renovated accordingly. From an ecological and, above all, an energy perspective, renovation is significantly more sustainable when considering the building’s life cycle as a whole. Every demolition results in the release of “gray energy”—the primary energy expended to construct the building.

The renovation project in Neumuenster presented here is precisely such a project: The load-bearing structure of the former Karstadt building, consisting of three building sections (built in 1951, 1962, and 1978), has been largely preserved.

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On Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 6 pm was the opening of the exhibition “Climate Change Architecture – ACTIONS” at Casa del Mantegna in Mantova, Italy.
The exhibition was curated by Matteo Mascatelli together with Elena Montanari for Mantovarchitettura 2026 and is about the actions developed by contemporary architecture for facing the consequences of the climate change.
The event will present 26 projects made in the last 15 years plus 4 case-studies of the 20th century.
TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten present the sustainable timber hybrid project SXB – EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin.

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“Climate Change Architecture – ACTIONS”

Venue: Casa del Mantegna
Via Giovanni Acerbi, 47
46100 Mantova, Italy

Exhibition: 13 May –28 June 2026

Curated by:
Elena Montanari, Matteo Moscatelli

In collaboration with:
Charleen Al Hadaad, Alessio Berno, Linda Crivellaro, Giorgia Fortunati, Simone Milani

Exhibition promoted by
Politecnico di Milano • Polo di Mantova - UNESCO Chair for Casa del Mantegna

Living Levels - Living Bauhaus in Berlin.
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In many rural regions of Sierra Leone, access to basic education remains a critical challenge. In villages like Mafabane, children grow up without the opportunity to attend school—many have never entered a classroom. This project Mafabane Village School addresses that urgent need by creating a place where education, community, and future opportunity can take root in West Africa.

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The conversion of buildings is a key sustainability issue in architecture. The former Karstadt/Hertie building has been extensively refurbished to house the new Sparkasse Suedholstein in Neumuenster. The construction project is nearing completion.

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Dockyard has been awarded LEED Platinum, the highest certification level from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for sustainable buildings. The certification recognises outstanding energy efficiency, responsible use of water resources, optimised indoor air quality and the consistent use of sustainable materials.

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HELMHOUSE is a modern seven-storey residential building nestled among a historic row of Art Nouveau and transitional style buildings in the heart of Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg district. Its architectural language is clearly rooted in the 21st century, while at the same time forming a worthy addition to the historic buildings in the neighbourhood. The project fills a gap in the typical Berlin perimeter block development on Senefelder Strasse, not far from Helmholtzplatz, which also gave the project its name.

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TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten wish you, your families and friends happy holidays, good luck, health and all the best for 2026.

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During redevelopment of the area around the historical Ferdinandplatz in the centre of Dresden the first prize in a design competition held for Stadtforum, the city’s new administrative centre, was won by a proposal submitted by TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten and Barcode Architects.

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The municipality of Wandlitz in the northern suburbs of Berlin has had a high demand for affordable housing for years: in the Wandlitz district of Basdorf, a new nature-oriented, family-friendly residential quarter with a total of 150 rental apartments was built.

A total of 20 three-storey buildings have been constructed on the site: eight garden houses, four city villas, six multi-storey apartment buildings and two maisonette houses. With living spaces ranging from 48 to 153 sqm, the two- to five-room apartments, available as floor units or functional living units, offer a home for every lifestyle.

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