Modernization and Construction Projects at the Adolf-Reichwein-Straße Campus

The blue paint and the distinctive exterior balconies of the university buildings are now a thing of the past: The balconies were removed for energy-efficiency reasons. New thermal insulation and a new, light-colored exterior facade were then installed. Sheet metal was chosen as the material: it is durable, environmentally friendly, and was manufactured locally.

The buildings were also extensively modernized on the inside. The cafeteria foyer was designed to be inviting and bright, and a new lighting concept is intended to make it easier to find your way around. As before, there will be a display of the lunch options available in the foyer. Other service areas were modified as part of the renovation: For example, a lounge area with seating was set up in the Sparkasse branch area. Information points have also been created at various locations in the foyer, which university groups can use for events and booths. The existing restrooms were renovated, and a new baby-changing room was set up near the second ticket counter next to the bistro entrance. On the foyer mezzanine, the AStA shop and the family and children’s room were expanded and given a new entrance.

The “new” cafeteria features a larger serving area. Meals will no longer be served according to specific menu lines as before; instead, the full menu will be available at every serving counter. The goal is to avoid long lines at individual counters and thereby reduce wait times. To achieve this, the serving area will be expanded to include the former children’s corner—meaning the seating there will be removed. To ensure there are still enough seats for cafeteria patrons, the Studentenwerk has decided to close the “Ars Mundi” restaurant and integrate its dining space into the cafeteria. There will still be an area for students with children.

In the cafeteria, which has also been redesigned, the food preparation area has been expanded. Hot meals will now be offered here all day long. In the bistro, however—which was comprehensively renovated and refurnished as recently as 2011—everything will remain as it was.

The main library building on Adolf-Reichwein-Straße (AR) was completely renovated; the windows, walls, and floors were entirely replaced. The installation of new furniture and the implementation of a well-thought-out color scheme have significantly improved the comfort of the library’s spaces. Students can look forward to a variety of differently designed—and in some cases, adjustable—study and work areas with both individual and group workstations. As before, the technical infrastructure includes comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage and electrical outlets.