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Studio 742 Converted industrial building as a social meeting place

Social activities make a significant contribution to the quality of life. However, such activities are usually not taken into account in urban planning - as is the case in Viscosistadt in Emmenbrücke. The ‘Studio 745’ project therefore activates the ground floor of a former industrial building as a place for socialising.

Bachelor thesis, 2024
Student: Alina Lutz

Viscosistadt has potential. Located between the community centre and a newly developed residential and business district, the former industrial site is of central importance for Emmen. However, one important element is missing in Viscosistadt: social activity. ‘Studio 742’ addresses this need: a public space with indoor and outdoor areas that is designed as a meeting place for students, but is also open to the Emmen population. Its location in the pedestrian flow and ground-level accessibility represent a decisive advantage. The vision of the project is to create a centre for social activities and thus increase the quality of life in Viscosi Town. The project utilises what is already there: The space with its history, reused building materials and second-hand furniture.

Studio 742
Studio 742
Studio 742
Studio 742