Perceptions Archives - Bayerischer Bahnhof envisioned

November 18, 2020March 7, 2021

The Bayerischer Bahnhof fallow land – public space for everyone?

Public space of Bayerischer Bahnhof as seen from Kurt-Eisner-Straße (own photograph).

Although the Bayerische Bahnhof is in a central location, not everyone is aware of its fallow land. Why is that?

Located in the east part of the Südvorstadt, the public space seems to be a little secret, forbidden and forgotten. Attractive for some, a deterrent to others. Grasses, shrubs and small trees sprout between concrete roads and gravel. Besides the paths, there are garbage heaps and broken glass. The expanse of the former railroad area radiates peace and is especially attractive for walkers, dog owners and joggers. Through its partial function as a public park, it is a social meeting place for young people. Furthermore, the graffiti-sprayed ruins and walls serve as a shelter for homeless people. And we were on site for you!

November 18, 2020February 8, 2021

A virtual walk through nature

Nature is not what looks well-groomed and landscaped, but what has not been created by humans. It is a part of reality, whose details are often unnoticed because of superficial layering.

Soon, the large construction project will begin on fallow land behind the porticus of the “Bayerischer Bahnhof”. In this article we will show you how diverse a fallow landscape can be, if you take a closer look and which discoveries can be made there. Nature is difficult to describe, you have to experience and explore it.

We invite you to join us our virtual tour.

November 18, 2020February 8, 2021

Where are the people between Südvorstadt and Südost?

Prefabricated buildings in the southeast area — Prefabricated housing estates in south-east district

The open spaces south of Bayerischer Bahnhof seem to be one thing above all: barely noticed. The crossing, serving as an extension of Shakespeare Straße, is well frequented by people, otherwise: all is quiet. Only the passing of the S-Bahn trains inside the new city tunnel broke the silence. Since the closure of the old Bayerischer Bahnhof and the dismantling of the tracks, no one seems to use the area. We have seen little reuse by the adjacent neighborhoods. That it is winter and we are in the middle of a pandemic may not be the only reasons. Could socio-spatially polarized neighborhoods and a lack of networks be the central factors?

November 18, 2020December 3, 2020

District Contrast – How can one build bridges if there are no gorges?

At this very moment you are at the Bayerischer Bahnhof that is one of the most central places in Leipzig. Behind the Portikus emerges one of the most spectacular, new architecture projects. Follow us on our journey through time, the neighbouring districts and its contrasts.

The past

1893, the rattling of the locomotives over the steel of the rails, booms in the ears. Somewhere a foreman shouts instructions into a crowd of people. Steam hisses from the boilers of the huge steam engines. The heat of the coal fires continues to burn in the hearts of the stokers. Stronger, faster, further, the pantheon of an industrialized society. The Bayerische Bahnhof in its heyday.

October 29, 2020November 13, 2020

Semester kick-off

On October 28th, started the semester. As part of the first presentation, we, students and supervisors, have introduced each other. We answered the following questions.

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Will the semester change our interests or convictions? Let’s meet in February to look back at them!

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