New shock in Zwickau: Facade shines after three years of renovation!

New shock in Zwickau: Facade shines after three years of renovation!

In Zwickau there is reason to be happy: On Friday, the first scaffold fell at the former “Schock” department store, and finally the redesigned facade shows itself. After more than three years of intensive construction activity, the building now shines in a fresh shine. You can see the facade made of travertine, an elegant natural stone that comes from a quarry with Gera. From the first floor to the roof it was lovingly renewed, while the ground floor is preserved with the old, refurbished travertine. Here again the historical lettering "Schocken" is visible, which is reminiscent of the glorious times of the department store, which was opened in 1901 and was in operation until 1999. Since then, the building has largely been empty and urgently needed a refreshment. This reports Radio Zwickau.

But that's not all: hotel rooms will be built in the future rooms behind the new facade, and a new Rewe City is moving in on the ground floor. Overall, GP Papenburg Hochbau GmbH, which acts as an investor, is investing a proud 33 million euros in the project, which can be realized thanks to funding from the federal and state governments. This comprehensive revitalization aims to adapt historical building fabric for modern use and to create an attractive combination of retail, office space and living space. According to zwickau.de, the new Schocken-area will also include a B&B hotel with about 90 rooms and offer space for the city administration of Zwickau and the state-owned company Saxon real estate and tree management.

from the revitalization to sustainability

The revitalization of the Schocken-Kaufhaus not only stands for an economic fresh start, but also for sustainable urban development. This approach goes beyond simple renovation and pursues the goal of combining economic success and the preservation of cultural values. With the renewal of building technology and adapting room structures, energy consumption is also reduced. This means that the energy consumption is significantly reduced by modern insulation, heating and ventilation technology. The integration of modern techniques into listed buildings is a future -oriented concept - not only for Zwickau. Projects of this kind are often more financially advantageous than a demolition and new building, as well as Runkelbau.

The importance of the Schocken-Kaufhaus as a cultural monument in the Free State of Saxony makes revitalization all the more important. The building was not only a landmark of Zwickaus, but also plays a crucial role in city history. With the renovation, the city will succeed in preserving the historical appearance and at the same time creating a lively urban space.

The ceremonial inauguration of the revitalized shock area is planned for mid-September. Until then, the new hotel rooms and trade areas in the city and ring in a new era of the historic department store that is important not only for tourists, but also for the citizens of Zwickau. Not only is a new center of trade, but also a social space that invites you to linger.