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New student residence in Rotenburg: 120 rooms for the university!
Sparkasse Hersfeld-Rotenburg is investing in 120 new student apartments in Rotenburg, construction is scheduled to begin in 2025.
New student residence in Rotenburg: 120 rooms for the university!
A lot is happening in the area of student housing in Rotenburg an der Fulda. Sparkasse Hersfeld-Rotenburg recently gave the starting signal for an exciting project: the construction of a new apartment building that will offer 120 rooms and common areas for students. With this investment, the bank is not only responding to the increasing number of students, but also to the urgently needed housing in the region. As osthessen-news reports, two existing buildings at the Josef-Durstewitz-Straße location will be demolished to make room for the four-story new building.
The city of Rotenburg has cleared the way: a feasibility study has already been carried out and the city parliament has unanimously decided to draw up a project-related development plan. “Living on Campus” is the name of the project, which focuses on a sustainable and well-connected living situation for the aspiring skilled workers. The architectural firm Zwo16 from Geisa created the design for the new building, which is to be constructed using modular timber construction. The modular design not only enables faster implementation, but also allows the modules to be reused later, which meets the requirements of sustainable construction.
Modern living concepts for students
The concept for the new student residence is based on energy efficiency. Equipped with its own photovoltaic system, the building will be able to cover a large part of its energy needs itself. This not only benefits the environment, but also the wallets of future residents. The rental period is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027, although the state of Hesse has secured use for at least 15 years. The high demand for housing for students is also reflected in the current figures: around 2,300 students are enrolled at the study center, and the Hessian tax administration has increased its recruitment numbers in order to counteract demographic change, as reported by hna is mentioned.
The interior design of the new apartments will also be thoughtful and meet the needs of the young residents. In comparison to other innovative residential projects, such as the Collegium Academicum in Heidelberg, which offers 176 living spaces, emphasis is also placed on communal areas here. These are intended to promote exchange and interaction among students. The need for change in the area of student housing is also noticeable in Rotenburg. The dynamics of time require creative and flexible living solutions. The trend towards micro-housing, which can be observed in many cities, will also find its way into Rotenburg, as dabonline describes.
Overall, this project shows that the city of Rotenburg and the Sparkasse Hersfeld-Rotenburg have a good knack for tackling the challenges of demographic change and increasing student numbers. The construction of the new student apartments will hopefully not only help ease the burden on the housing market, but also further increase the attractiveness of the university.