Hasso Plattner's Visionary University Campus Project in Potsdam
Hasso Plattner plans to transform the modder area into a university campus. - Hasso Plattner plans to transform a decaying neighborhood into a higher education institution.
Hey there! Here's a juicy bit of news for you tech and education enthusiasts. Software billionaire, Hasso Plattner, is set to revolutionize a run-down portion of Potsdam with a university campus transformation project. That's right, folks! The mastermind behind SAP has his sights set on breathing new life into a historic site in the heart of the city.
First reported by German Press Agency, Bild and Berlin B.Z., this mega project will see the light of day on Monday at the University of Potsdam, in collaboration with Hasso Plattner Foundation. Brandenburg's Minister President, Dietmar Woidke (SPD), will weigh in with insights on developing Brandenburg's science sector landscape.
Plattner, a long-time resident of Potsdam, has left a mark on the city with projects like the Hasso-Plattner-Institute and the Barberini art museum. He also recently opened the Kunsthaus Minsk, adding to his list of cultural contributions. The chosen site, now an eyesore, has deep historical roots.
The former state parliament building on Brauhausberg, which has been conspicuously empty for years, is part of Potsdam and Brandenburg's heritage. Once home to the SED district and county leadership, the building earned the nickname "the Kremlin." Initially earmarked for apartment and commercial development, the plans seem to have taken a dramatic turn with Plattner's intervention.
Recent developments suggest that Plattner aims to restore and rebrand the dilapidated former state parliament into the fourth campus of the University of Potsdam. If you're wondering about the state of the building, let's just say it's seen better days. A massive fire in 2023 damaged the structure significantly, and vandalism has been a recurring issue.
So there you have it! A rundown of Hasso Plattner's ambitious university campus project in Potsdam. For more nitty-gritty details, stay tuned for Monday's announcement. Until then, keep that excitement rolling, folks! 🔥🙌
Insight Sneak Peek:
- University of Potsdam Expansion: The campus project on Brauhausberg could mark a significant boost for the science location in Brandenburg and the Potsdam science hub[2].
- The Digital Engineering Faculty at the University of Potsdam, funded by Hasso Plattner Foundation, aims to become an excellence center for digital engineering[4].
- The Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), a leading institution in computer science, contributes significantly to digital research, education, and industry partnerships[1][5].
- Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI)
- University of Potsdam
- Enrichment Data: Universe Today
- Hasso Plattner Foundation
- The Digital Engineering Faculty
The University of Potsdam's planned expansion, spearheaded by Hasso Plattner's foundation, envisioned on Brauhausberg, could significantly boost Brandenburg's science sector and the city's Potsdam science hub. Dedicated to education-and-self-development, the project's digital engineering faculty aims to excel in vocational training, fostering students in the realm of science and technology.
