Friedhofskapelle
Friedhofskapelle stands in Ricklingen, Hanover, as a chapel within a larger cemetery complex. Its architecture dates from 1969 to 1970. The building presents numerous connections, intersections, penetrations, flat roofs, and skylights within one intricate structure.
These details created several routes for moisture to enter, while the walls resist driving rain poorly. The roofs have no slope. As sections sag, they form basins, and roof inlets sit close to ceiling supports, increasing water damage. Repeated skylights interrupt the roof surface and create further weak points where small construction errors can produce leaks.
In 2007, Hanover commissioned Brüggemann IBS to assess the damage and recommend restoration measures. The office preceded the Historical Buildings Working Group. Its assessment connects the chapel’s complex form with the practical challenge of preserving the structure.
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