Refurbishment of the Lahmann sanatorium: History meets modern living dream!

Refurbishment of the Lahmann sanatorium: History meets modern living dream!

Lahmann-Areal, 01324 Dresden, Deutschland - The renovation of the former dining room of the Lahmann sanatorium in Dresden is progressing as scheduled. The building, which was built in 1898 and expanded in 1922, has a rich history as a spa and healing place. Famous guests such as the actors Heinz Rühmann and Zarah Leander as well as Nazi officials such as Joseph Goebbels visited the sanatorium. Today you are planning to create a total of 14 apartments in the listed buildings.

Construction work on this historical area began in 2018. The architect Jörg Zimmermann from Ist Architecture heads the project. After the plans were created, the actual work was started. An unforeseen event occurred in February 2019 when a small earthquake in Poland led to the south facade of the building. The technical relief organization was on the spot and secured the facade with wooden supports. The necessary emergency protection led to a delay of over a year and led to considerable additional costs for the project.

Details for renovation

The completion of the construction work is planned for the end of June 2023, followed by the renting of the apartments from July 2023. The renovation includes a variety of historical elements that are preserved, such as the wooden cassette ceiling, cornices and stucco. The old weather vane of the dining room will be visible in the stairwell, which contributes to the preservation of the historical identity of the building. In addition, balconies and semicircular windows were added, which complemented the original appearance.

of the 14 planned apartments are integrated in the dining room, which were designed as small row houses. The living space extends over sizes from 45 to 100 square meters. Eight apartments are distributed on two floors, while six apartments are single. These modern apartments are equipped with oak parquet, underfloor heating, several times glazed windows and ventilation with heat recovery. The rental prices should be between 16 and 18 euros per square meter.

environmental protection and monument protection

An aspect that influenced the construction work was also the presence of four types of bats in the roof structure of the building. To protect these animal species, six entries and excursion openings were created in the roof that offer a migration-friendly solution. The investments in this extensive renovation project amount to around six million euros, including 1.5 million euros in funding from monument preservation.

monument preservation is a central topic in this project. It includes measures to preserve cultural monuments and ensures that the original building fabric and traces of use are preserved as much as possible for renovations and conversions. The close cooperation with the monument authorities was necessary to take into account the inclined wall of the building and other requirements. According to the monument, there are great dangers for monuments, which is why the revival and use of well -tried buildings are of great importance. Monument preservation is therefore not only a legal responsibility, but also a social duty.

Overall, the renovation of the Lahmann area not only symbolizes the preservation of a historical building, but also the efforts to reconcile modern residential needs with the appreciation for cultural heritage. The Lahmann-Sanatorium , originally founded by Heinrich Lahmann, was once a well-known spa and healing facility that was visited by many prominent personalities.

The redesign of the area into a living space shows how valuable historical structures can live on while at the same time taking into account the modern requirements. The Lahmann site will continue to remain an eye-catcher in Dresden in the future.