Bachelor Thesis
Halle 22
designtask hfg Offenbach GE
With the relocation of the University of Art and Design Offenbach (HfG) to the redeveloped Offenbach harbor, my thesis, Halle 22, envisions a unified, flexible campus that merges the site’s industrial history with the university’s creative spirit. The design is centered around a large, open hall, bringing all artistic disciplines under one roof while allowing for adaptable studios, workshops, and exhibition spaces.
At its core, the 16-meter-high Campus Central serves as both a functional hub and public interface, inviting the city into the university through a redefined green entrance space. A steel truss system enables a column-free interior, supporting large-scale artistic installations and interdisciplinary exchange. The translucent southern façade subtly reveals the creative processes inside, while the glazed northern façade connects to Gutsche Park and the harbor, reinforcing the link between campus and city. A rail-mounted overhead crane, referencing the harbor’s industrial past, facilitates the transport of artworks and materials.
Halle 22 creates a dynamic and future-proof campus, fostering artistic freedom, collaboration, and public engagement, making it both a landmark for HfG and an integral part of Offenbach’s evolving urban fabric.