New furniture upgrades the university refectory in Albstadt
Albstadt/Sigmaringen. Eating, learning, feeling at ease: Guided by this principle, Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen and Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim have newly furnished the dining area of the Albstadt refectory. “Our aim was to further develop the open space into an attractive place to spend time and study for students and staff,” says Bernadette Boden, Chancellor of the university. The two partners recently celebrated the successful completion of the carefully planned refurnishing with a joint inauguration event.
In addition to classic dining areas with both high and low seating, the newly designed refectory now also offers a modern lounge area as well as window seats with excellent views. Most of the procurement costs were covered by the university, with a smaller share contributed by the Studierendenwerk.
At the inauguration event, Ingeborg Mühldorfer, President of the university, and Edith Hein, Managing Director of the Studierendenwerk, tested the new seating together with project participants, representatives of the student body, and Antje Schärer from the university’s support association.
“Thanks to the redesign, the refectory now offers clearly structured areas for different uses. This visibly enhances its role as a central meeting place on campus,” Edith Hein emphasized in her remarks. “The fact that the university made this project possible in economically challenging times cannot be taken for granted.”
Ingeborg Mühldorfer also highlighted the development of the space into a modern environment for learning and communication: “A contemporary refectory is far more than a place to eat. It provides space for exchange, collaborative learning, and student life. The redesign makes an important contribution here and strengthens the long-term attractiveness of our Albstadt campus.”
That the new furniture meets users’ needs is evident in everyday practice: students and staff make extensive use of the various seating options from the manufacturer Brunner and enjoy spending time there even outside regular meal hours.
