The restoration of the Petritor to its original dimensions raises it above the general building line.
In this original form, it helps to reinforce the dynamic interplay of horizontal and vertical lines in the city skyline.
The design fills the gap in the historic town layout and follows the course of the former city wall. The old town, framed in this way, acts as a distinct counterpart to the large-scale new buildings opposite.
The complex presents a closed facade to the busy road outside and opens inwards towards the old town.
To ensure the new buildings are visually distinct, textured exposed concrete elements in a reddish hue complement the historic brick facades.
A clearly vertical division of the windows and doors establishes a connection with the Gothic style.
In addition to its main structure, the Petritor is also being restored with historical elements such as pointed arches, small windows and a high hipped roof.
The glass-clad interior of the piers, illuminated in the evening, lends this closed architectural language a welcoming quality.
