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Brandenburg protects Eastern modernity: 3 million euros for Frankfurt (Oder)
Brandenburg plans to preserve GDR buildings to promote Eastern Modernism, supported by millions in funding for city projects.
Brandenburg protects Eastern modernity: 3 million euros for Frankfurt (Oder)
An important initiative to preserve Eastern Modern buildings is currently being pushed forward in Brandenburg. The state government, led by Culture Minister Manja Schüle and Infrastructure Minister Detlef Tabbert, plans to enter selected GDR buildings on the list of monuments in order to show appreciation for this special architecture. This decision was announced during a press trip in Frankfurt (Oder). rbb24 reported.
Particular attention is paid to the city of Frankfurt (Oder), which will receive funding of three million euros for urban development projects. These funds could be used, among other things, for the parish hall of the Catholic Church and for the design of Große Scharrnstrasse. It's about preserving the architectural diversity and the stories associated with the monuments. State curator Thomas Drachenberg emphasizes that GDR buildings are often filled with important stories that are worth telling MAZ.
Monument protection as an opportunity for urban development
However, monument protection does not only bring advantages - it can also lead to additional costs, especially in the case of planned renovations, such as adding a daycare center to the community center. Nevertheless, Minister Tabbert and Schüle emphasize the crucial role of monument protection for urban development. The focus is on the connection between traditional architecture and modern uses, as shown by the example of the former cinema, which is to be converted into an art museum.
A total of around 14,000 architectural monuments are listed in the monument list in Brandenburg - from medieval monasteries to Eastern modern buildings. For 2024, over 38 million euros are available for the renovation of monuments, clear evidence of the increasing interest in this special architecture, which the state curator also supports. “But how many of these architectural monuments actually belong to Eastern Modernism is still up in the air,” he notes Northern Courier to.
Brandenburg shows a clear will to strengthen identity and the culture of remembrance by preserving the important Eastern modernity. This project is intended not only to carry the architectural treasures of the post-war period into the future, but also to bring a piece of their history closer to the residents and visitors of cities like Frankfurt (Oder).