Courtroom Swimming Pool Proposed
The old criminal justice center in Munich, built in the 1970s and located on Nymphenburger Street, is currently the focus of a heated debate. The government's plans to sell the building have sparked criticism from various sources, including the city and the initiative "Save the Justice Center."
The "Save the Justice Center" initiative is advocating for the preservation of this historic building. The group, which consists of creative Munich residents, has collected over 121 suggestions for its future use. These ideas range from transforming the courtroom into a swimming pool, using the facade as a climbing wall, and converting the building into loft-style apartments.
Some of the more unique suggestions include turning the basement into a club, using the roof for a basketball court, and incorporating a dancing venue in the evening. Another idea is to reuse rainwater as gray water on a green roof.
The goal of the initiative is to develop the complex in a way that serves the common good and allows Munich residents to participate. Architect Antonia Prohammer, who is advocating for the transformation of the Justizzentrum site on Nymphenburger StraΓe, states that many of the suggested ideas could indeed be implemented.
The new justice center in Munich is nearing completion, but the old building's future remains uncertain. The Free State intends to sell the old building, but the "Save the Justice Center" initiative has been fighting for over two years under the motto "Stop the demolition."
The initiative has garnered support from around 50 people in the fields of architecture and urban planning. Among them are architects Antonia Prohammer, Jakob Bahret, Leila Unland, and Laura Maria HΓΆpfner, who are actively working for the preservation and socially oriented transformation of the old criminal justice center.
Despite the numerous suggestions, it is unlikely that they will be combined into a single plan. However, the "Save the Justice Center" initiative continues to gather support and is determined to ensure that this historic building is preserved for future generations.
