Construction on Campus

The new Beverage Technology Center will be located on the western side of the campus in the direct vicinity of the existing buildings and greenhouses. 

The new building is intended to replace the existing Beverage Technology Center on the Rüdesheimer Strasse and provide a significant improvement for student and vocational training in the field of beverage technology. In addition, the facilities for sparkling wine production for students in the enology and viticulture-related degree programs will be moved into the new Beverage Technology Center.

The southern face of the building, oriented towards the future campus square, is designed to be protected against the weather and inviting in appearance due to the recessed basement and the overhanging office space. The north side is designed to be more functional, offering space for deliveries to be made to the production hall from Falterstrasse. The production hall makes up the core of the building and is surrounded on three sides by classrooms, practical training rooms and offices. The wide roof of the production hall rises above the surrounding structure, allowing natural daylight to enter the interior hall. The translucent roof structure juts out on the north side, creating a covered delivery station. The basement houses the changing rooms, storage and technical areas, the sparkling wine production facilities and, on the east side, a workshop and recreation rooms for the Beverage Technology Center staff. The sparkling wine factory is a special area and is therefore located in a prominent position adjacent to the campus square. Glazing between the foyer and sparkling wine production factory is intended to allow for an insight into the production of sparkling wine.

The timber and glass façade covers the building's load-bearing skeleton and is held in place by visible ceiling edges. The materials used in the construction will include finished concrete, wooden elements and large-format glass panes, as well as closed wooden panels, and are intended to evoke a rustic look and feel. The building is characterized by its robustness and craftsmanship. The same concept is also reflected in the new Lecture Hall and Logistics buildings, which have also been designed by the same architectural firm. The intention is for the buildings to blend in well with the ambience of the region and contribute to the identity of the Geisenheim campus.

The roof areas of the building will be planted with greenery and equipped with a photovoltaic system. Rainwater is collected in cisterns and used to irrigate the university's parks and agricultural areas.

Surface area
Total: 4240.48 m²

Scheduled completion
2024

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