The University of Leipzig

The classic facade of the historical main building of Leipzig University rises
majestically into the old Saxony skies. Founded in 1409 by German dons and scholars, Leipzig University is the second oldest in Germany. And there are many famous names on its roll of honour – including Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedric Nietzsche and Richard Wagner.

The classic "Ivy League" university with its extremely wide range of academic faculties boasts over 30000 students. In a state of permanent conversion since 1990, it has seen numerous departments rehoused in new buildings. At the historic centre of this seat
of learning, a modern and indeed starkly contrasting building complex has been added to the substance of the principal structure to provide further lecture and communication rooms as well as a commercial-sized kitchen and refectory.

In keeping with the University’s motto - "Aus Tradition Grenzen überschreiten" which roughly means extending the limits from a traditional base, the architects B. + C. Lambart have created an interior design of the highest quality.

This includes all the communication benefits of Varitrans operable glass partitions from DORMA Hüppe. The result is a friendly and transparent interior with a highly attractive and inviting atrium.
The cleverly integrated DORMA Hüppe movable glass walls provide enhanced functionality as well as aesthetic elegance.

Depending on requirements, three Varitrans systems on the kitchen side featuring perforated steel sheet cladding set the tone for an attractive spatial ambience. When the kitchen is opened, the panels disappear into a parking pocket.
The adjacent rooms, separated from the atrium by eight sliding systems, are markedly communication-friendly.
Thanks to their translucent glass panelling, the DORMA Hüppe Varitrans partitions
provide for an open and generous, airy effect. Overall, the impression is one of conducively coordinated styling designed to enhance the enjoyment of studying.

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