Garden of the Max-Lingner House, Berlin-Niederschönhausen Garden conservation restoration of the gardens of the Max Lingner House, Berlin-Pankow

Wiederhergestellter Patio mit Holzpergola © 2012 Andrea Elsper LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

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Pergola mit altem Baumbestand © 2012 Andrea Elsper LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

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Historischer Laubenplatz © 1953 Quelle wird ergänzt

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Blick auf die Pergola © 2012 Andrea Elsper LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

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Das Max-Lingner-Haus © 2012 Andrea Elsper LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

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Im Garten © 2012 Andrea Elsper LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

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Wiederhergestellte Natursteintreppe © 2012 Andrea Elsper LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

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Hofbelag und Bepflanzung © 2012 Andrea Elsper LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

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Ausschnitt aus dem Entwurfsplan © 2011 Dr. C. Rolka, LA.BAR LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

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Wiederhergestellter Patio mit Holzpergola © 2012 Andrea Elsper LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

Pergola mit altem Baumbestand © 2012 Andrea Elsper LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

Historischer Laubenplatz © 1953 Quelle wird ergänzt

Blick auf die Pergola © 2012 Andrea Elsper LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

Das Max-Lingner-Haus © 2012 Andrea Elsper LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

Im Garten © 2012 Andrea Elsper LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

Wiederhergestellte Natursteintreppe © 2012 Andrea Elsper LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

Hofbelag und Bepflanzung © 2012 Andrea Elsper LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

Ausschnitt aus dem Entwurfsplan © 2011 Dr. C. Rolka, LA.BAR LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten bdla

The house and studio built for the painter and graphic artist Max Lingner is part of the Erich Weinert Estate, which was built in 1950/51 primarily for artists returning from exile. The associated garden was designed by the garden architect Reinhold Lingner, who at the same time was realizing a variety of projects in the immediate vicinity. His design for Max Lingner's house garden is characterized by the contrast between a geometric patio framed by buildings and a pergola and a landscaped garden space that creates a link to the adjacent Schönholzer Heide.

The aim of the garden conservation restoration from 2011-12 was to largely return the garden to this original concept, which, due to its state of preservation, was largely based on the conservation and renewal of the original features. A further concern of the planning was to adapt the garden to today's usage requirements in line with its listed status.



In the entrance area of the garden, a new fence was created based on the historical model and a taxus planting running parallel to it as a privacy screen was replaced by a hornbeam hedge. The entrance steps were rebuilt in the original version using clinker bricks laid in a rolled layer and the steps to the garage entrance were rebuilt using the material found in the existing building. An additional barrier-free entrance was created on the south side of the property, which is recognizable as a new addition due to its materiality (concrete block paving).

The landscaped garden space framing the residential building with the patio was developed in accordance with the original concept as a visually shielding vegetation pattern using species typical of the location. In order to make the contrast to the garden courtyard more tangible again, subsequently created bed areas and woody growth were removed and the former pale grass meadow was newly laid out.

An important aspect of Reinhold Lingner's planning practice was the use of natural materials with rough surfaces. As these are considered essential for restoring the design qualities of the gardens, a path made of Rüdersdorf limestone running along the north-eastern boundary of the property was uncovered and restored.

The restoration of the patio with its structural and plant features, which reflect Max Lingner's stay in exile, was of particular importance within the conservation measures. Here, the terrace was rebuilt using the existing floor covering of slate polygonal slabs and the pergola framing the garden courtyard with the reed mats attached to it was rebuilt according to the historical model. The original planting of the beds in the courtyard with blue grass, delphiniums, speedwell, cushion carnations, burning love and other perennials was restored. As a result of these measures, two contrasting seating areas that Reinhold Lingner had planned in the patio area could be experienced again: the 'En Plein Soleil', located in the open courtyard area, and the 'La S'Este Á Hombre', designed as an arbor planted with wild vines.

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Information on external websites

Max Lingner Stiftung

Planning offices

LA.BAR Landscape architects bdla
Berlin

Employees
Dr.- Ing. Caroline Rolka in LA.BAR Landschaftsarchitekten
Mitarbeiterinnen: Rike Kirstein, Kirsten Krepelin, Isabel Güntzel

Project period
2010 - 2013

Construction amount
166.000 €

Client
Max-Lingner Stiftung, Berlin
Vorstand: Dr. Thomas Flierl

Address
Straße 201 2
13156 Berlin
Deutschland

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Project type
Garden
Redevelopment of (historic) open spaces