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Robotron canteen in Dresden: 4 million euros for art and culture!
The federal government is funding the renovation of the Robotron canteen in Dresden with four million euros to create a place for contemporary art.
Robotron canteen in Dresden: 4 million euros for art and culture!
There is good news in Dresden: the federal government has promised funding of four million euros for the renovation of the former Robotron canteen on Lignerallee. These funds come from the “National Urban Development Projects” program and are intended to help transform the historic canteen into a vibrant place for art and culture. In addition to federal funds, the Arnhold family is also supporting the project with a generous donation of 1.5 million euros, as well as the city's own funds. In total, the renovation costs amount to around 6.1 million euros Sächsische.de reported.
The Robotron canteen, a building with a history, was built between 1969 and 1972 as a company canteen for the GDR electronics combine Robotron. Now it should be revived. A comprehensive repair of the building shell, a roof renovation and the modernization of the technical infrastructure are planned. A planning competition will give the starting signal for the renovation. Construction work is scheduled to begin in 2027 and be completed by the end of 2028 at the latest. The redesign of the canteen will also have a positive impact on the planned housing construction in Lingnerstadt, where more than 1,000 new apartments are to be built IZ.de highlights.
A new cultural center
The aim of the renovation is to develop the Robotron canteen into an international place for art and encounters. Among other things, the contemporary art biennale Ostrale will take place there regularly in the future. This biennale began its current run in the Robotron canteen on June 7th and will find a permanent place there in the future. This is intended to help establish a creative center that increases the quality of life of people in the region while preserving cultural heritage.
The promotion of art and cultural projects also plays an important role in the broader context. How Deutsches-Voluntary Office.de notes, the federal government contributes around two billion euros annually to funding culture in Germany, which accounts for around 17% of total expenditure in this area. Supporting cultural projects not only has a valuable social aspect, but also an economic aspect. They promote the well-being of citizens and enrich the local community.
The renovation of the Robotron canteen not only preserves a historic building, but also provides an impulse for the artistic and cultural development of the city. There is great anticipation for the upcoming changes, and it remains to be seen what creative impulses this transformation will bring with it!