Archaeological Park

Xanten

Construction works
2007 to the present
Structural Engineering
ZRS Ingenieure
Architect
Dr. Peter Kienzle, Architekt, Archaeological Park Xanten
Photos
Peter Kienzle APX (Craftsmen's houses after completion in 2015)

Reconstruction of Roman rammed earth buildings. The Romans brought the rammed earth construction technique, typical of Marocco, to the Lower Rhine. The reconstruction of two-storey tradesmen houses was undertaken on the basis of the structural theory recorded by Vitruvius; the fi rst record of this kind that has been handed down.

New grounding with piled foundations next to the historic two-storey load bearing rammed earth buildings.

Services ZRS Ingenieure

  • Structural planning
  • Earth building consultation
  • Site supervision of earth building works