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New life for Wagenitzer manor house: renovation after 30 years!
A Berlin couple is renovating a listed farmhouse in Wagenitz after it had been vacant for 30 years, combining tradition with innovative technology.
New life for Wagenitzer manor house: renovation after 30 years!
After 30 years of being vacant, a historic farmhouse in Wagenitz is finally being brought back to life. The charming building, also known as Senßsches Haus by the people of Wagenitz, has seen many faces in the past. As of 2021, Gregor Stitzl and his wife Patricia Ehret have taken the initiative and started the renovation of the listed house. After long negotiations, they finally agreed on the purchase and were able to preserve a piece of history. The house, which was built around 1910 or even 1890, was previously divided into three residential units until the mid-90s.
The building is currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation process. There is scaffolding on the facade and the renovation of the outer skin is scheduled to be completed by August this year. In addition to a roof renovation, Stitzl and Ehret are also planning to install modern photovoltaic modules that can be visually integrated into the overall concept. New technologies such as the MorphoColor® coating, which cannot be seen in ordinary PV systems, are groundbreaking. For example, this technology has already been successfully implemented on the roofs of listed buildings in North Rhine-Westphalia, from which the Wagenitz farmhouse will also benefit. This means that the building can be supplied with electricity in an environmentally friendly manner without disturbing the overall aesthetic appearance, which is of crucial importance for monument preservation. Loud Ingenieur.de New solar modules have set an important milestone in the integration of photovoltaics into listed systems.
Challenges and solutions
The renovation brings with it some challenges. The restoration of the portico, which has to be stabilized with steel beams, is particularly complicated. The interiors also require creative solutions, as the original room layout is not very spacious and does not correspond to the external impression of the house. An open, large dining room is to be created by removing two walls, which will give the room more light and space.
Gregor Stitzl, himself an assistant director for film productions, is actively involved in the construction work. This personal, hands-on mentality brings a breath of fresh air into the project and shows how much passion the two builders put into the matter. The use of historical materials and ecological building materials is also important in the renovation, which meets the high standards of monument preservation. Maz-online.de emphasizes that the choice of colors and other designs are carried out in close coordination with the responsible monument conservators.
Positive feedback from the community
The reactions from the community have been consistently positive. Mayor Wilhelm Breiten Bücher is pleased with the investment in the historic building. This renovation will not only increase the attractiveness of Wagenitz, but also contribute to preserving its cultural and architectural identity.
Overall, the project shows how, through creative approaches and the right will, even listed buildings can be prepared for modern use. Even though there is still some way to go until the house is fully completed, the renovation of the Wagenitz farmhouse represents a decisive step towards preservation and sustainable use.