4. Building studios on WWII bunkers
When World War II ended all the cold, grey bunkers were left without a purpose. Safe in the assumption that the remains of the Nazi bunkers wouldnt need to be reused for their original purpose, Germany spent its treasure trove of indestructible bunkers on creating high-end alternative homes. But refurbishment isnt always that simple. A collection of bunkers in Frankfurt were criticised as an eyesore by residents. Demolishing them proved too costly and the non-residential area meant that they couldnt be turned into commercial homes.
Index Architects therefore came up with the solution to use the bunkers as a platform to build artist studios and the Institute of New Media on. The bunkers have also been put to good use as musician studios.