"Lüneburg's university wants to reinvent itself as an elite academic institution and is looking to generate buzz with a huge new building designed by Daniel Libeskind.
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| Lüneburg's University, Daniel Libeskind, © Daniel Libeskind. Originally appeared on Der Spiegel |
A computer simulation of the new building's interior: Student and local politicians have criticized the ambitious plans, but construction looks set to go ahead now that funding has finally been secured.
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| Lüneburg's Univesity, Daniel Libeskind, © Daniel Libeskind. Originally appeared on Der Spiegel |
With its silver-colored, jagged facade, the building will be 38 meters (124 feet) high, able to accommodate 1,200 people and will cost around €57,7 million ($76 million).
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| Lüneburg's University, Daniel Libeskind, © Daniel Libeskind. Originally appeared on Der Spiegel |
The laying of the foundation stone is planned for early 2011, and construction is supposed to be completed by Easter 2014."
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| Lüneburg's University, Daniel Libeskind, © Daniel Libeskind. Originally appeared on Der Spiegel |
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| Lüneburg's University — Model, Daniel Libeskind, © Daniel Libeskind. Originally appeared on Der Spiegel |
Project Data
Program: University
Architect: Daniel Libeskind
Location: Lüneburg, Germany
Beginning of the construction: 2011
Final Completion (expectation): 2014
Site area: unspecified
Total Floor Area: unspecified
Source: Der Spiegel, 12/24/2010
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