SPP 2255 auf einen Blick: FAQ

“2255” is actually just the serial number assigned to the Priority Program (SPP) “Cultural Heritage Construction” by the German Research Foundation (DFG). In conjunction with the abbreviation “SPP”, it now stands as a word mark for the research network in its entirety.

With Priority Programs (SPP), the German Research Foundation (DFG) funds large research networks on currently particularly relevant topics. Spread across many locations, the interdisciplinary cooperation of the individual sub-projects generates new findings and synergies.

“Cultural heritage construction” stands for constructions in the building industry that are of particular historical significance. The work in SPP 2255 focuses on the era of high modernism (around 1880 – 1970). Their construction heritage is particularly interesting – and often particularly endangered.

In fact, even outstanding examples of engineering architecture are often completely hidden from public view. However, this does not diminish the perhaps extraordinarily high heritage value of these “hidden structures” – regardless of their visibility or even beauty!

Beyond classical architectural categories, the creations of engineers have written and continue to write an autonomous narrative of the history of construction. Especially in the buildings of high modernism, it is often the load-bearing structures and manufacturing processes that define the special monumental value.

For the future task of “engineering in existing buildings”, historical knowledge of structures and building materials is just as important as expertise in repair and refurbishment. The SPP 2255 therefore aims to establish networked assessment and action strategies.

Strategies and methods for the assessment and preservation of ultra-modern building structures have only been developed to a limited extent to date. With its interdisciplinary character, the SPP 2255 opens up new paths for the future handling of the multifaceted architectural heritage.

Looking back can also open up perspectives for the future. Against the backdrop of climate change and the finite nature of natural resources, SPP 2255 emphasizes the importance of mindful conversion and further construction as an ecologically highly effective alternative to new construction.

The SPP 2255 aims to increase historical knowledge, deepen reflection and refine methods as an elementary basis for the urgently needed valorization and further development of the cultural heritage of construction by new, interdisciplinary actors.

Current activities

Exhibition “Cultural heritage construction – impressions and finds”
Veranstaltung
Exhibition “Cultural heritage construction – impressions and finds”
1. October 2024
Weimar, October 7 to November 10, 2024 An exhibition at the Bauhaus-Universität presents the diverse fields of work of the nationwide sub-projects from the first funding phase (2021 - 23). Historical components and material samples provide insights into the subject matter.
Workshop of the Cluster H
Workshop
Workshop of the Cluster H
13. September 2024
Weimar, October 15 and 16, 2024 The first workshop of Cluster H deals with two special manifestations of cultural heritage construction of high modernism – the inconspicuous and the invisible.  
EXPERT-HEARING: WAGENHALLE VOHWINKEL OF THE WUPPERTAL SUSPENSION RAILROAD – CHALLENGES, POSSIBILITIES AND PERSPECTIVES OF A HERITAGE-FRIENDLY DEVELOPMENT
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EXPERT-HEARING: WAGENHALLE VOHWINKEL OF THE WUPPERTAL SUSPENSION RAILROAD – CHALLENGES, POSSIBILITIES AND PERSPECTIVES OF A HERITAGE-FRIENDLY DEVELOPMENT
19. July 2024
Wuppertal, August 16, 2024
Practice project Tempelhof Airport: THFx Monument Workshop 2024.1 " High-modern constructions: repair and retrofitting"
Extern, News
Practice project Tempelhof Airport: THFx Monument Workshop 2024.1 " High-modern constructions: repair and retrofitting"
17. July 2024
Berlin-Tempelhof, 17. and 18.6.2024 Numerous representatives from politics, monument preservation and construction planning took part.
Baukammer Berlin podcast about the art of engineering - hidden structures
Extern
Baukammer Berlin podcast about the art of engineering - hidden structures
16. July 2024
Listen now to the exciting podcast from the Berlin Chamber of Construction about hidden structures.
Establishment of the International Working Group “Theory, Methodology and Practice of Railway Heritage Preservation”
Extern, News
Establishment of the International Working Group “Theory, Methodology and Practice of Railway Heritage Preservation”
16. July 2024
Zurich, May 30 and 31, 2024 The aim is to develop a position paper as the basis for a future ICOMOS charter on the preservation of railroad monuments.
Workshop of the sub-projects A1, C1 and C2 – Integrity of the cultural heritage of construction – Balancing of monuments of high modern construction heritage
Workshop
Workshop of the sub-projects A1, C1 and C2 – Integrity of the cultural heritage of construction – Balancing of monuments of high modern construction heritage
10. July 2024
Technische Universität München, 21 – 22 November 2023
Night of the Creative Minds Cottbus NdkK 2023
Extern, öffentliche Veranstaltung
Night of the Creative Minds Cottbus NdkK 2023
9. July 2024
Exhibition "Cultural heritage construction – impressions and finds"
öffentliche Veranstaltung
Exhibition "Cultural heritage construction – impressions and finds"
5. July 2024
BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Foyer of the central lecture hall building (Cottbus), May 8 - 17, 2024
Impulse meeting for the second funding phase of SPP 2255
Veranstaltung
Impulse meeting for the second funding phase of SPP 2255
5. July 2024
Cottbus, May 15 – 17, 2024 First joint event in the second funding phase.

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