© Sandra Hauer 2011. Published on April 24, 2012.

Eberbach Monestary was founded in the 12th century by Bernhard von Clairvaux, the formative character of the Cistercian. It is one of the most distinguished complete artwork of the medieval times, that high publicity is not just a result of the picturisation of the novel “The Name of the Rose”.

© Sandra Hauer 2011. Published on April 24, 2012.

Located amongst thick and hilly forests, till this day Eberbach represents the distinctive way of Cistercian to build their monasteries far away from human settlements. The characteristic difference between the natural environment and the monastery with the strict organisation of its religious order represents the main subject for the landscape design.

© Sandra Hauer 2011. Published on April 24, 2012.

Beyond that the idea for the design is developed by reflecting the mental world of Cistercians. Thus the Cistercian way of life, which represents “uniformity”, “simplicity”, “modesty”, “implicitness”, is translated into the open space. Formal principles are characterized by the use of a few, significant design elements, similar components and materials within a simple and stringent structure.
Thereby the maximal unity is created for the entire complex while meaningful Romanesque, gothic and baroque buildings are surrounded adequately.

© Sandra Hauer 2011. Published on April 24, 2012.

Based on an agreed master plan for Eberbach Monestary, the first construction stage was completed in 2008. In addition to the main entrances (“Oberer und unterer Westzugang”) and a utility yard, the garden of the prelate (“Prälatengarten”) was realised on 1,2 hectares.

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© Sandra Hauer 2011. Published on April 24, 2012.

© Sandra Hauer 2011. Published on April 24, 2012.

© Sandra Hauer 2011. Published on April 24, 2012.