Hybrid centrepiece

Kirchheim am Neckar community centre

In Kirchheim am Neckar, asp Architects have transformed a community centre dating back to the 1970s and adapted it to new requirements. The result is a multifunctional building that once again fulfils its purpose as a community centre.

Called community halls or community centres, or sometimes community hubs, they can be found everywhere. They symbolise the desire for a place where people can come together. Many of them were built in the 1960s or 1970s and are now not only ageing but also functionally obsolete. The community centre in Kirchheim am Neckar is a successful example of how such a venue can be revital­ised while preserving the existing structure.