The Publi[c]shing House
The publishing house acts to serve as agent to re-awaken the book industry in Leipzig and re connect the people to the news press. Home to the Lutheran debate, first daily newspaper, 2nd largest book fair and a city that saw the destruction of its book binding industry due to the Nazi and GDR rule it underwent. The unity of the four houses, the printing house, publishing house and archive house is defined by the geometry of the oval. With the definition of the context and exploration of the river a question of the duality of landscape and city condition. Giving the accommodation a focal point towards nature and views across the activities occurring around the building. Based on the exploration of Arcades and Höfe typical to Leipzig’s city centre.
Seeking to become a vessel for the Fecundity of culture within Leipzig. The central yard becomes a room for the city, activated by the pub and food hall. Exploring cultural values and questioning norms by use of the auditorium and the lucidity of tongue of the Food Hall and Public House.
