belgrano® Natural Stone Shapes Two Award-Winning Public Spaces

The city of Freising received two awards: for the redesign of the city center and the complete renovation of the Asam building. In both projects, belgrano® natural stone plays a key role in enhancing public space. These high-quality materials create places that foster interaction, bring history to life, and ensure long-term durability.

Enhancing Public Space: Freising Relies on belgrano® Natural Stone

As part of the comprehensive redesign of the city center, the planners from ST raum a. Landschaftsarchitektur chose robust belgrano® granite and diorite. The goal was to improve the quality of stay and to further develop the historic cityscape in a contemporary way. The materials harmoniously connect the old town structure with modern use. Their natural texture, durability, and design clarity leave a lasting mark on the new appearance. With belgrano® natural stone, a public space has been created that is functional, inviting, and atmospheric.

Identity Through Material: With belgrano® natural stone, Freising’s city center gains a permanent and visually coherent character.

Renovation of the Asam Ensemble with belgrano® Natural Stone Impresses

The baroque Asam building was also extensively renovated and transformed into a vibrant urban quarter with diverse uses. The jury especially praised the respectful treatment of the historic fabric as well as the design quality of the open spaces, which were realized by Fischer heumann landschaftsarchitekten. The belgrano® natural stone used serves as a bridge between past and present – both functionally and aesthetically.

Model Building Culture: Award for Future-Oriented Urban Development

The 2025 Award for Building Culture was presented for the fourth time by the European Metropolitan Region of Munich e.V. – in cooperation with the Bavarian Chamber of Architects, the City of Munich, the Bavarian Association of Cities, the Bavarian Association of Municipalities, and the Federal Foundation for Building Culture. The award was held under the patronage of Christian Bernreiter, MdL, Bavarian State Minister for Housing, Construction and Transport.

The award sought projects that respond to today’s social and climatic challenges through architectural and urban design quality – including mixed-use districts, urban and neighborhood centers, and spaces that promote vibrant communities.

belgrano® Natural Stone as a Contribution to Sustainable Urban Design

The fact that two projects featuring belgrano® natural stone received awards highlights the importance of high-quality materials in public spaces. Natural stone not only shapes the cityscape but also makes a significant contribution to sustainable building culture in an evolving urban society.

For BESCO, this recognition is also a reflection of successful collaboration with municipalities, planning offices, and architects – united in the goal of creating enduring public spaces.