Lukas Kwasniok has flirted with the idea of taking over the reins at Schalke 04 once the current season ends Journalists questioned the SC Paderborn head coach at his latest press conference to which his replies were telling of his interest why should I rule it [managing Schalke] out we’ll have to present a lot of positive arguments We are by no means that far along,” he added.  Kwasniok and Paderborn have already agreed to part ways in summer TSG Hoffenheim and SV Hamburger also interested.   About  .  Contact  .  Donation An excavation led by archaeologists from the Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association in Germany has unearthed a series of basement rooms and a former quarry beneath the historic center of Paderborn The dig is a preparatory effort for the construction of a new administration building in the town and commenced in November 2024 the site lies near the immunity wall of the Abdinghof Monastery and is bordered by Marienplatz and Abdinghofstraße The excavation exposed a quarry known to have been used from the 11th century onwards to provide building material for churches and palaces in Paderborn the area was used for residential construction and infrastructure projects the quarry was extended southwest from the monastery area toward the lower-lying Pader Springs “We have not yet reached the bottom of the quarry but the backfill layers we have removed so far extend to depths of up to five meters,” LWL city archaeologist Dr She pointed out that the site bears similarities to a previous excavation in Kötterhagen where a quarry was discovered to be eight meters deep The use of the quarry began to decline with the growing construction above it The dense medieval development on this site was largely destroyed during the Second World War after which reconstruction efforts took precedence over archaeological preservation there was little concern for architectural and archaeological preservation Entire sections of the city were in ruins and had to be rebuilt quickly,” Dr She added that poorly trained archaeological personnel in the rapid post-war period hindered documentation efforts archaeologists identified some rectangular basement rooms cut into the rock These spaces likely served as stable foundations for the buildings that once stood above them built from stone blocks taken from the site itself “Most of the structures are carved into the rock,” said excavation director Dr “We have uncovered several rectangular rooms that can be interpreted as basements.” The remaining architectural features provide insight into Paderborn’s medieval construction techniques The team hopes that backfill layers may provide important evidence for dating significant events related to the site and the other structures that once occupied the area “We hope the findings in the backfill will provide crucial dating evidence,” emphasized Dr The major challenge of excavation work lies in the extent of the changes the area has undergone particularly in the post-war period when much of the old city was rebuilt While modern cellar structures can easily be distinguished filled-in sections of the quarry obscure precise historical dating the excavation is progressing alongside the construction of the new administration building “Now that the preparatory work for the excavation pit has been completed construction of the actual foundation pit will soon begin,” said Johanna Jablonski archaeologists studied historical cellars situated beneath the Heising House the 1670s foundations and original vaulted cellar ceilings of the building have remained well intact will be preserved and integrated into the new development More information: Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative only to fall 5-3 to Paderborn in a roller coaster ride of a game Saturday afternoon It was 3-0 for the home team after only 15 minutes of play in Paderborn eighth and 15th minute to put a sleepy FCK in the hole First Aaron Zehnter scored after being unmarked by the Kaiserslautern defense then Maximilian Baur fouled Filip Bilbija in the box and Raphael Obermair converted the penalty to put SCP up 2-0 Seven minutes later it was Bibija’s turn to score putting a header past FCK keeper Julian Krahl Kaiserslautern finally got into the game as the first half was winding down Jean Zimmer sent a pass to Kenny Prince Redondo into the box where he was fouled by Paderborn’s Felix Götze Daniel Hanslik converted the penalty to finally put the Red Devils on the board Ragnar Ache capitalized on a Paderborn mistake and sank a left footer to narrow the score when in the 61st minute he headed a Hanslik corner kick into the net for his 15th goal of the season and the 3-3 tie Just when it looked as if the tide had turned Adriano Grimaldi took a midfield free kick in the 72nd minute drove past Ache and scored a right footer past Krahl to give SCP the lead back Paderborn finally put the game away in the fifth minute of stoppage time with Zehnter scoring his second goal of the game FCK keeper Julian Krahl injured his knee on the play and had to be substituted Simon Simoni came in for the last two minutes of play The loss dropped the Red Devils into fourth place in the standings The teams are off next weekend due to national team play Kaiserslautern is back in action on March 29 when it hosts Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 8:30 p.m Paderborn's 2-0 away win over Schalke boosted their promotion chances jeopardizing coach van Wonderen's position The Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen will be buzzing on May 2nd as FC Schalke 04 takes on SC Paderborn 07 in a pivotal 2 With promotion hopes hanging in the balance for Paderborn and Schalke aiming to end a winless streak this is a game with high stakes for both teams or via OneFootball's pay-per-view option (€4.99) are just one point away from the relegation playoff spot and four points behind second-place Hamburger SV where they conceded a stoppage-time equalizer left coach Lukas Kwasniok feeling "so empty." A win against Schalke is crucial to maintain their promotion aspirations Their impressive away form (only two losses) is a positive but their habit of dropping points after taking the lead (eight points lost in their last five games) needs addressing While Schalke's relegation worries are minimal their three-game winless streak has caused unrest Outgoing coach Kees van Wonderen insists his players remain motivated the air is not out at all." The absence of suspended key players Kenan Karaman and Derry Murkin (whose minutes this season only trails Ron Schallenberg's) will certainly impact their performance Despite Schalke's historically strong record against Paderborn (six wins this match presents a significant challenge Schalke's Moussa Sylla (16 goals) and Paderborn's Filip Bilbija (directly involved in 16 goals) will be key figures aims to tighten the defense and leverage their away form for a victory Van Wonderen hopes Schalke can replicate their 4-2 win against Paderborn earlier in the season Paderborn ultimately secured a crucial 2-0 victory moving them temporarily into the promotion playoff spot The win extended Paderborn’s away-win streak and intensified the promotion race Schalke's fourth consecutive winless game raises questions about the future of coach van Wonderen This result further complicated Schalke's already fragile situation in the 2 The Schalke-Paderborn match was a high-stakes encounter that delivered on its promise Paderborn’s victory was a significant boost to their promotion hopes while Schalke face a period of uncertainty Highlights of the match can be found on the ZDF Sportstudio's YouTube channel Paderborn defeated Schalke with a decisive 2-0 victory This away win significantly boosted Paderborn's chances of promotion to the Bundesliga Schalke's continued winless streak puts manager van Wonderen's position under considerable pressure The defeat to Paderborn adds to the mounting concerns surrounding his future with the club Highlights of the match were broadcast on Sky Check their respective platforms for replays and highlights of the 2-0 victory This league is known for its competitiveness and its role as a pathway to the top flight Bundesliga Paderborn's 2-0 away win is a huge boost to their promotion hopes The three points gained are crucial in their fight for a place in the Bundesliga next season The victory against a strong opponent like Schalke significantly strengthens their position in the promotion race All trademarks are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved @ 2025 Nishtya Infotech (India) Ltd Several Bundesliga clubs interested in Paderborn’s Santiago CastañedaGet German Football NewsDecember 11 2024 at 2:45 PM UTC·1 min readSport Bild reports that SC Paderborn midfielder Santiago Castañeda is attracting interest from the Bundesliga amid his performances for the 2.Bundesliga table toppers The American has attracted interest from Borussia Mönchengladbach Heidenheim and Union Berlin after having featured for Paderborn in all 15 of their 2.Bundesliga games this season as they currently sit top of the table Castañeda only joined Paderborn in the summer from MSV Duisburg following their relegation from the 3.Liga to the Regionaliga West All the Bundesliga sides linked to Castañeda have players in the squad who are ageing or do not fill the role that the 20-year-old can play in Whether that be Gladbach lack of midfield options in the future besides Rocco Reitz Nicolas Höfler at Freiburg is nearing the end of his career while Rani Khedria is still a regular at Union Berlin GGFN | Jack Meenan  Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Paderborn 2 win(s) Haven't kept a clean sheet in 5 matches Aaron Zehnter is ranked 1 in big chances created in the competition (25) Have scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (12) 26 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT?Paderborn vs Elversberg on Sat 26 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT ended in a 1–1 tie.InsightsHave scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches Paderborn is playing home against Elversberg at Home Deluxe Arena on Sat A tough away match awaits 1.FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday when they play Paderborn. The Red Devils are in third place in the second division standings with 43 points, only one ahead of SC, who are in fifth. Paderborn has won three times and tied twice in the last five games, while Kaiserslautern is 3-1-2 in the same span. FCK beat Paderborn 3-0 in the first meeting of the two sides this season. Kaiserslautern coach Markus Anfang should be able to welcome Daisuke Yokota back following his foot injury, but loses Marlon Ritter, who is sitting out a one-game suspension following his fifth yellow card of the season. About 2,500 Red Devil fans are expected to support their team in Paderborn. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Both Bundesliga divisions pause next weekend for national team play. Kaiserslautern is back in action on March 29, when it hosts Fortuna Düsseldorf in the Saturday evening game at Fritz Walter Stadium. 1. FC Kaiserslautern is back in action this weekend following a pause in league play because of national team action. The Red Devils host SC Paderborn at Fritz Walter Stadium in the second division Saturday night game. FCK is looking to break a five-game winless streak of three losses and two ties that left the team in 12th place before the break. Paderborn got off to a better season start and are undefeated, in third place. Kaiserslautern coach Markus Anfang will be missing a quintet of players due to injuries, including starter Boris Tomiak who tore a ligament in his ankle during the Red Devils’ loss in Elversberg two weeks ago. Action gets under way at 8:30 p.m. on the Betzenberg. There are still tickets available for seats in the upper stands on Fritz Walter Stadium’s east end. FC Nürnberg is playing home against Paderborn at Max-Morlock-Stadion on Sat The current head to head record for the teams are 1 Caspar Jander has created the most big chances for 1. FC Nürnberg (9) Stefanos Tzimas has the most shots on target per match for 1. FC Nürnberg (2) Have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches Paderborn have won the previous 2 matches against 1. FC Nürnberg. 19 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT?Paderborn won 3–2 over 1 19 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Caspar Jander has created the most big chances for 1 Stefanos Tzimas has the most shots on target per match for 1 Paderborn have won the previous 2 matches against 1 The current head to head record for the teams are Paderborn 11 win(s) Aaron Zehnter has created the most big chances for Paderborn (25) Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Have been awarded the most penalties this season (8) Florian Kastenmeier is ranked 1 in saves per match in the competition (3.8) 13 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT?Fortuna Düsseldorf won 2–1 over Paderborn on Sun 13 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches Paderborn is playing home against Fortuna Düsseldorf at Home Deluxe Arena on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are Paderborn 4 win(s) Aaron Zehnter is ranked 1 in big chances created in the competition (19) Julian Krahl is ranked 2 in saves per match in the competition (3.8) Daisuke Yokota has created the most big chances for Kaiserslautern (9) 15 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT?Paderborn won 5–3 over Kaiserslautern on Sat 15 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Paderborn is playing home against Kaiserslautern at Home Deluxe Arena on Sat Eintracht Frankfurt have set their sights on yet another talented striker, according to reports from BILD. SC Paderborn’s Ilyas Ansah has been part of “concrete talks about a transfer in the summer”.  At just 20 years of age, Ansah has already made 52 appearances for the 2.Bundesliga club. While he may only have 4 goals and 5 assists in 25 outings for Paderborn this campaign, Frankfurt is said to rate his potential highly.  At 1.94 meters tall and a top speed of 34.62km/h clocked in; the German is a physical specimen akin to Erling Haaland. A possible fee of around €3-5million could enable the Hessen club to acquire his services.   The current head to head record for the teams are Paderborn 5 win(s) Adriano Grimaldi has the most shots on target per match for Paderborn (1.4) Aaron Zehnter is ranked 1 in big chances created in the competition (18) Have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches Davie Selke is the competition's top scorer (16) 02 Mar 2025 12:30:00 GMT?Paderborn won 2–0 over Hamburger SV on Sun 02 Mar 2025 12:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Paderborn is playing home against Hamburger SV at Home Deluxe Arena on Sun 06 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Paderborn vs SC Heerenveen on Mon Haven't scored in their last 2 matches 06 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT?Paderborn vs SC Heerenveen on Mon 06 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT ended in a 1–1 tie.InsightsHaven't kept a clean sheet in 6 matches Paderborn is playing home against SC Heerenveen at Oliva Nova Golf & Beach Resort Campo 1 on Mon The exhibition is a collaboration between the Paderborn City Museum, the Paderborn City and District Archive and the Chair of Cultural Studies of Fashion and Textiles at Paderborn University. The current head to head record for the teams are Paderborn 3 win(s) Paderborn haven't lost to Preussen Münster in their last 5 meetings (3W, 2D). Aaron Zehnter is ranked 1 in big chances created in the competition (17) Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Florian Pick has the most shots on target per match for Preussen Münster (1.3) Haralambos Makridis has created the most big chances for Preussen Münster (4) 14 Feb 2025 17:30:00 GMT?Paderborn won 2–0 over Preussen Münster on Fri 14 Feb 2025 17:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Paderborn haven't lost to Preussen Münster in their last 5 meetings (3W Paderborn is playing home against Preussen Münster at Home Deluxe Arena on Fri but none of the five attempts have been on target.Goal attempts1off target0on target4off target0on target23'Hosts standing firmElversberg are giving the visitors little space and repeatedly trying to push out from the back.20'Good chance!Ansah rises high in the centre of the six-yard box after a cross from the right and heads the ball just wide of the left post AlertElversberg are hardly allowing anything at the back so far Paderborn haven't been able to create any dangerous chances yet.© IMAGO/Sebastian Bach15'Too imprecisePaderborn also lose possession too quickly in attack.13'Counter-attackThe hosts try to counter but end up getting stuck on their way forward.10'Ball moving swiftlyEspecially for the visitors who are passing the ball back and forth in their build-up play but have hardly got into the final third yet.Possession (%)37638'IntenseBoth teams are giving it their all with the visitors showing courage from the start.4'First chance!Elversberg attacks down the right where Zimmerschied volleys it towards goal on the spin - just over!2'Young teamsElversberg are playing with the youngest starting XI in their second division history (average age of 24.5 years) Paderborn are even younger at 23.7!1'Kick-off!The ball is rolling in Elversberg the home side kick off the top-of-the-table clash!Kick-off!Elversberg can go topVictory here could take Elversberg top of the table The best position for the Saarland team after a completed matchday was their recent third place.Perfect conditions in ElversbergThe top clash between the fourth-placed team and league leaders Paderborn can begin.© IMAGO/Sebastian BachPlatte back after two monthsFelix Platte who has only made two substitute appearances this season is back in the Paderborn squad for the first time since 20 September.Le Joncour returns after injuryFlorian Le Joncour who had been a regular in central defence since February 2024 is back in the squad for the first time since late August although initially on the bench.Opportunity for BaurDivision leaders Paderborn make four changes to their side - the most they've made in a single match this season who starts for the first time in Bundesliga 2 after four previous appearances as a substitute (he had already started in the DFB Cup).Reward for PetkovLukas Petkov as a substitute in the last match in Düsseldorf including scoring the final one to make 2-0 He gets to start today in place of Manuel Feil in the only change for Elversberg.Paderborn starting XISchubert - Curda Zimmerschied - AsllaniSteffen on facing Paderborn "How they play is always a bit adapted to the opponent but from a basic structure that is very reliable When a team loses only once in 13 matches and is top of the table it shows that many things are going well."Kwasniok on facing Elversberg "There are many similarities between both clubs At both clubs good work is being done very calmly Elversberg impress with great continuity in key positions clear processes and a distinct playing philosophy URSAPHARM-Arena","description":"Matchday 14: ELV - ELV We’ve detected that JavaScript is disabled in this browser Please enable JavaScript or switch to a supported browser to continue using x.com You can see a list of supported browsers in our Help Center Help Center Aaron Zehnter is ranked 1 in big chances created in the competition (20) Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Linton Maina is ranked 2 in big chances created in the competition (15) 29 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinFrankfurt linked with SC Paderborn marksman | OneFootballBulinews Eintracht Frankfurt have set their sights on yet another talented striker SC Paderborn’s Ilyas Ansah has been part of “concrete talks about a transfer in the summer” Ansah has already made 52 appearances for the 2.Bundesliga club While he may only have 4 goals and 5 assists in 25 outings for Paderborn this campaign Frankfurt is said to rate his potential highly At 1.94 meters tall and a top speed of 34.62km/h clocked in; 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Younes gets a shot off at the edge of the penalty area but his right-footed effort is blocked.9'No way throughThe home side try a long ball forward to Ansah but he can't get to the ball before Heekeren.7'Aydin in attackFor Schalke former Paderborn player Schallenberg is playing in central defence again today Bachmann forms the double pivot with Seguin Aydin is buzzing on the right wing and Karaman is playing as a shadow striker behind Sylla.5'It's getting intenseFor the third time already a Paderborn player is down on the pitch and needs treatment Baur has to leave the field briefly but continues to play as well.2'CollisionAfter a long ball from the visitors out to the left to Sylla the Paderborn keeper is able to continue.1'And we're off!Schalke Paderborn don their dark blue home kits.Kick-off!Two changesAydin and Seguin start in place of Grüger and Kalas This means Schalke remain yet to field the same starting eleven in consecutive matches this season.Unchanged SCPPaderborn field the same starting eleven as they did in last week's victory against Elversberg.Schalke starting XI:Heekeren - Bulut Younes - KaramanPaderborn starting XI:Schubert - Curda Baur - AnsahLukas Kwasniok's thoughts"We want to reach our maximum potential to secure the three points there's a winning mentality noticeable in our team we must remain humble and diligent."Kees van Wonderen's thoughts"Paderborn are a well-organised team They're the squad with the best running stats They have a system that they can implement effectively week in week out."Paderborn local in Royal BlueRon Schallenberg is a Paderborn native spending 12 years with the local club and also wearing the captain's armband Schallenberg scored seven goals.Three's a crowdThe last team these two met at either of their home grounds ended in a 3-3 draw Paderborn therefore scored three in each clash with Schalke in 2023/24 without losing.Familiar faces for SchalkeFelix Platte once a German champion with Schalke's U19s alongside Leroy Sané and with a UEFA Champions League appearance against Real Madrid to his name scored the crucial opening goal in last term's 3-1 victory.Previous home meetingThe last time Paderborn hosted Schalke they prevailed for the first time in eight head-to-head fixtures courtesy of a 3-1 triumph.Hello and welcome!Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 15 fixture between SC Paderborn 07 and FC Schalke 04.{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"SportsEvent","eventStatus":"https://schema.org/EventScheduled","url":"https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2024-2025/15/sc-paderborn-07-vs-fc-schalke-04","name":"Matchday 15: SCP - SCP Home Deluxe Arena","description":"Matchday 15: SCP - SCP The rollout gives interested parties from science, business and motorsport the opportunity to experience the new racing car up close, talk to the UPBracing team members and find out more about the project. Students and school pupils are also cordially invited. Catering will be provided on the evening of the event. The UPBracing Team is a student initiative that develops innovative racing vehicles and competes with them at international events. It consists of 70 members from the five faculties of the Paderborn University. Every year, the team develops, simulates, designs and produces a racing car within six months. This is presented to the public for the first time at the rollout. The current head to head record for the teams are Hannover 96 3 win(s) Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (9) Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches 22 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT?Hannover 96 vs Paderborn on Sat 22 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT ended in a 1–1 tie.InsightsHave scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Hannover 96 is playing home against Paderborn at Heinz von Heiden-Arena on Sat #spch.spch.s2tb-h .spchc {\n background: #fff;\n box-sizing: border-box;\n box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgb(0 0 0 / 20%);\n height: auto;\n margin: 0;\n min-width: 100%;\n overflow: hidden;\n padding: 24px 115px;\n }\n#spch.spch.s2tb .spchc .inner-container #spch.spch.s2tb-h .spchc .inner-container {\n opacity: 1;\n transition: opacity 0.318s ease-in;\n }\n#spch.spch.s2tb .spchc .inner-container .text-container First manual demo journeys at Paderborn/Lippstadt airport The "New Mobility Paderborn" (NeMo) initiative and the NeMo.bil project it initiated which is sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) with more than 18 million euros the first manual demonstration drives of a NeMo.bil cab in the non-public field at Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport took place in the company of the board and members of NeMo e.V as well as those involved in the NeMo.bil project and its initiator Thomas Tröster from the Paderborn University Automated journeys are also planned in the Paderborn region in the foreseeable future which has more than 70 members from business is pursuing an ambitious vision: it wants to take a holistic view of mobility and create a sustainable mobility ecosystem The first step is to put autonomous driving on the road as part of the NeMo.bil project With extensive work in the fields of development Based on small and light vehicles that are electrically powered we are achieving a level of efficiency that is unique in Germany NeMo.bil is pursuing a new approach: we are picking people up at their doorsteps and thus providing new impetus for resource-saving and individualised public transport that connects urban and rural areas," emphasise board members Andreas Speith the participants are developing a mobility system for demand-responsive passenger and freight transport which they will also demonstrate as a prototype during the project period until 30 June 2026 NeMo.bil is pursuing an innovative approach with two automated vehicle types: Swarms of smaller vehicles (cabs) serve the first and last miles and join together on longer routes to form a convoy pulled by a larger vehicle (Pro) The first manual demonstration journeys at the airport form the starting point for the test drive cycle NeMo.bil plans to present an automated cab which will also be travelling in public spaces with a safety driver shortly afterwards "The results of the approval procedures make us very confident that we will achieve our common goals," emphasises NeMo.bil consortium leader Marcus Zwick A grant from the Heinz Nixdorf Foundation in Paderborn which has supported NeMo financially from the outset and is providing concrete support for implementation on the road with the NeMo.pilot project The participants are already working intensively on several follow-up projects to implement the concept in public spaces beyond mid-2026 19 partners are involved in the NeMo.bil project: Aspens GmbH Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V KG,Augsburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences Berlin Science Centre and Dortmund University of Technology This text was translated automatically.  Chipperfield’s Alexander Schwarz explains the risky process of revelation on this reinvention of the remains of a 17th-century German monastery into the headquarters of a family firm which has been shortlisted for this year’s RIBA International Prize David Chipperfield Architects design lead Alexander Schwarz is upfront about the difficult process of revealing elements of the 17th-century monastery and the raw elements of the post-war building around it that have become Jacoby Studios ‘It was a shared risk,’ he says One that demanded a lot of trust in both the existing structure and between architect and client The words that come through the RIBA citation for the International Prize shortlist give a sense of the work’s success: ‘harmonise’ And finally its verdict: ‘What evolves is a very calm and balanced set of buildings.’ We ask Schwarz to tell us about the design process and the project’s challenges Can you outline the design process for this project Our design process was inspired by an archaeological approach that sought to uncover and honour the historical layers within the former monastery complex The project centred around the existing post-war hospital structure which itself incorporated remnants of the original Capuchin monastery the four-wing complex with cloister and chapel was largely destroyed during the Second World War Through a process we designated ‘creative partial demolition’, we transformed the pragmatic architecture of the 1950s hospital into a picturesque ruin which in turn became the nucleus of the new volumetric composition of the Jacoby headquarters Our selective dismantling revealed a core structure of quarry stone masonry including preserved elements such as the chapel facade the facade of the building’s eastern wing the former cloister and the historic cellars of the complex While the chapel facade was preserved as the main entrance the interior of the former chapel has been transformed into an exterior space The remnants of the cloister have been intricately integrated into the central courtyard Using this historic fabric as a starting point the different layers of the historic building fabric We extended the ensemble through new volumes in exposed concrete and timber ensuring the building’s transformation respected and emphasised its layered history What were the main architectural priorities Our main priority was to carefully reveal and respect the site’s existing fabric we identified and preserved historic elements which became integral to the architectural concept for the new composition As a direct result of the detailed research of the historic building fabric and the regained visibility of the remnants all historic building elements were placed under heritage protection aligning closely with the client's vision The juxtaposition of the physical presence of the created ruin and the restrained exposed concrete structure of the new building volumes represented a key aspect of the design process Both structures inherit the orthogonal order of the former cloister projecting it into the surrounding urban landscape The contrast between the order of the cloister and the layout of the medieval city creates interstitial spaces filled with lush gardens providing a playful and softer counterpoint to the building’s formal rationality Our goal was to combine heritage and sustainable practice our emphasis on conserving the existing structure enabled a naturally resource-efficient process Preserving the historic fabric and using simple low­ maintenance and durable technology reduced both material waste as well as overall emissions the carefully considered use of mechanical devices for climate control replaces a comprehensive air-conditioning system with high energy consumption The sustainable energy concept relies on local resources: water from the nearby tributary of the river Pader generates energy through a heat pump system the concrete ceilings are activated; in winter heat is supplied through an underfloor heating system Both systems draw on the river water’s nearly constant year-round temperature The approach of ‘creative partial demolition’ was indeed a unique challenge more akin to a sculptor’s work than a conventional planning process not only in the existing structure but also between client and architect It was a shared risk to believe in a vision that would only reveal itself gradually This gradual emergence underscored the necessity of collaboration and we were extremely fortunate to work with a highly engaged and committed client who shared our sensitivity toward the site Which part of the project has been most successful the success of this project lies in its clear conceptual vision paired with a deeply sensitive approach to its historical context These two aspects work in a manner that is at once both radical and respectful Rediscovering the monastery buildings inside the hospital complex gave us the unique opportunity to weave the new building around a charming ruin structure the project creates an urbanistic whole out of fragments perpetuating the urban development of Paderborn’s medieval town centre Through the thoughtful integration of the site’s history Jacoby Studios is not only profoundly contextual but a comfortable and stimulating workplace for its users The project is more than a functional building it is a sensual place whose story resonates with its users Latest articlesRIBAJ Spec: Architecture for Housing and Residential Development Webinar20 May 2025SpecRIBAJ Spec: Architecture for Housing and Residential Development Webinar Baillie Baillie Architects used contemporary techniques while drawing inspiration from local traditions What does neuroscience tell us about what to promote or avoid in facade design Sign up to receive regular briefings, updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com Sign up to receive regular briefings, updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com During the pilot phase, students from Georgia will come to Paderborn in mid-February to complete their entire practical semester at Paderborn University and teach at German schools - Thune Primary School, Paderborn-Elsen Comprehensive School and Pelizaeus Gymnasium. From November, Paderborn students will also be able to spend six weeks at US schools as part of their internship semester and at the same time complete coursework at KSU by attending seminars or writing research papers. "KSU is one of the best addresses in the USA for anyone aspiring to a career as a teacher, manager or university lecturer. It is characterised by a very safe learning, working and living environment as well as a low cost of living - the perfect conditions to give our Master's students an exciting experience abroad," says von Elbwart. "From 2026, this exchange is to take place annually and provide both sides with an international and intercultural perspective on teacher training." SC Paderborn 07 II is playing home against Türkspor Dortmund on Sun