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Shop und Gastro vis-à-vis: Im Zentrum strukturiert eine Bar mit dahinter gelagerten WC-Einheiten den langgestreckten Grundriss. • In the centre, a bar with WC units behind it gives structure to the elongated floor plan.

Lageplan • Site view Grundriss • Floor plan

T o transform 280,000 square metres into a vibrant neighbourhood, parts of the spatial tension, with the approach combining local mobility with social encounters and
culinary enjoyment. The furnishings are based on a modular system of wire baskets
existing industrial infrastructure are being dismantled, while listed structures are
retained and repurposed. One such example is the old paper warehouse in the “Papieri and plywood panels, movable by crane and easily reconfigured. The large Nova* com-
West” area, which formed the basis for our design: a venue combining gastronomy munal table, located at the rear of the restaurant, can be adjusted in height by tilting
with cargo bike culture. The brief called for a kitchen serving 120 guests and an out- the mesh baskets – turning it into a dining table, standing table or stage. When more
door dining area. In addition, the theme of “cycling” was to be integrated. Our concept free space is needed, the table top can be lifted upwards and the baskets pushed aside.
reactivates the Papieri site and reconnects it with the village of Biberist. Once a hub Additional furniture is stackable or foldable. Colour coding helps structure the furnis-
of local industry and identity, the site lost its momentum when the factory closed. hing elements and thus also the usage zones, without overlaying the industrial charm
During our first visit, we were drawn to the site’s old overhead crane – a Nova model of the existing building: green defines the hands-on workshop areas. All elements that
– which became the namesake of our project. Nova*, from the Latin for “new” and the present something, be it bicycles or food, shine in a fresh yellow colour and are inten-
astronomical term for a star’s sudden flare-up in brightness, stands for new beginnings ded to attract attention. Purple – the colour of our Nova* crane – symbolises movement.
and renewal. The project aims to bring fresh life to both the site and the community. The surrounding outdoor space has also been activated. Functional boxes – a compact
The design treats the existing structure with care. Original elements like the crane and workshop and a self-service bike-wash station – attract attention and can be moved
exposed load-bearing supports have been restored and accentuated through colour along existing rail tracks into a shelter when not in use. By combining culinary delights
and light, enhancing the hall’s striking spatial depth. The centrepiece of Nova* is the and sustainable mobility, we are convinced that Nova* can become a new centre of
connection between gastronomy and cycling culture – as reflected in the floor plan: at attraction for residents from Biberist and beyond. The cargo bikes not only revitalise
one end is a show kitchen, at the other a bike workshop. These two poles generate the site, but also contribute to a new interest in and awareness of sustainable mobility.

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