Germany – Architectural, engineering and planning services – Energetische Sanierung und Sanierung der Nebenräume Mehrzweckhalle Lövenich, Fachplanung Elektro

The gymnasium and multi-purpose hall in Erkelenz - district of Lövenich is part of the infrastructure of the formerly independent municipality of Lövenich. The multi-purpose hall is located in the district of Lövenich and initially serves as a gymnasium for school and club sports. In addition, it is available to local clubs as an event hall, and it is a public assembly venue as defined by the Special Building Regulations (SBauVO NRW). The two halls were originally built in 1974 and expanded in 2025. The building is divided into a two-storey head structure with an entrance lobby, equipment rooms, and a changing area, the actual multi-purpose hall with 251 m2, the gymnasium with 316 m2, a single-storey changing and sanitary area, and a single-storey side area with storage, technical, and changing and sanitary facilities. The current usable area is 890 m2. Prior to these renovations, the existing building was examined to assess the necessary renovations and determine renovation costs. It was found that the building is in very poor condition overall. The existing roof covering consists of old, asbestos-containing corrugated asbestos cement sheets. It is assumed that for a new and better insulated roof covering, the installation of ceiling panels and a possible photovoltaic system, a static reinforcement of the existing support structure made of steel grid girders will be necessary. In this context, the lightning protection system must be renewed, including the down conductor on the facade. The existing exterior masonry shows damage to the joints. Therefore, extensive renovation of the load-bearing and bracing components is necessary before the renovation of the exterior envelope and the indicated insulation measures. The interior of the building also requires urgent renovation. This initially affects all areas of the gymnasium and multi-purpose hall. Due to various damages to the exterior envelope, serious damages have occurred in the ceiling and wall areas, which have been partially repaired temporarily. In total, the sports floors in the hall and the floors in the ancillary rooms need to be renewed.