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Pirna Church Square - Reconstruction of a listed monument
Client: City of Pirna
Area: 4 ha
Budget: 0,45 Mio EUR
Completion: 1997

Adjacent to the City of Pirna's market place, the square surrounding the "Marienkirche" (Church of Mary), is a tranquil place amidst a hectic city life.
Design and choice of materials reflect an ancient history. The northern sandstone retaining wall has been renovated and partly complemented. In-between the former graveyard's network of walkways a permeable gravel surface has been established using site typical "Elbekies" (pebbles from the river Elbe). This prevented a disturbance of the sub grade due to extensive earthworks. Important details like manually forged railings and downspouts, were reconstructed in accordance with the originals.
Complementing the square, a decently designed bench is the only contemporary element as a link to modern times.