Workshop Overview and Objectives
The third international workshop of the BeCom project, titled “Co-design a Creative Initiative About Community Gardening,” takes place from 25th to 28th August 2026 in Berlin and Magdeburg, Germany. This workshop marks a significant milestone in the EU-funded project “Beautiful Communities – Enriching, Sustainable, Inclusive,” which aims to empower communities through sustainable development and innovation inspired by the New European Bauhaus values. Participants from partner organisations across Europe gather to engage in collaborative sessions focusing on green building renovation, sustainability strategies, and community engagement.
Workshop Schedule
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Arrival of participants |
Ines Benhold, Andreas Sachsenmaier |
Hotel LOGINN Airport, Hotel IBIS, Treptow |
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08:45 – |
Pick up Hotel LOGINN Airport, Berlin |
Ines Benhold, Andreas Sachsenmaier |
Hotel LOGINN Airport, Hotel IBIS, Treptow |
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11:00 |
Guided tour for 25 people, approx. 90 min APP for Bundesschule: |
Ines Benhold, Andreas, Jens Degener, Sachsenmaier |
UNESCO-Welterbe Bauhaus. Besucherzentrum Bernau |
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13:15 |
Lunch (á la carte + daily menue) afterwards travel back to Berlin/ Hotels |
Ines Benhold, Andreas, Jens Degener, Sachsenmaier |
Ratskeller Bernau |
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18:00 |
Afternoon sightseeing/ voluntary: evening trip to Spreeufer/ Holzmarktstraße |
Andreas Sachsenmaier |
Oberbaumbrücke, Berlin Friedrichshain |
Wednesday, 25 August 2026
trip to Magdeburg, Visit the Schiffshebewerk Magdeburg Rothensee
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08:45 |
Pick up Hotel LOGINN Airport, Berlin (with luggage) at the entrance |
Jens Degener Ines Benhold Andreas Sachsenmaier |
NIRGENDWO Umweltbildungszentrum,
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Workshop at NIRGENDWO Umweltbildungszentrum, und Kulturort |
Sarah Nock All Participants |
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12:30 – 14:00 |
Lunch at Terazza Portefino |
Ines Benhold, Jens Degener, Andreas Sachsenmaier |
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Ines Benhold, Jens Degener, Andreas Sachsenmaier |
Magdeburg – Rothensee |
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Free activities |
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Thursday, 26 August 2026
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08:45 |
Pick up Hotel at the entrance |
Andreas Sachsenmaier, |
IBIS Hotel |
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09:00 – 12:00 |
Meeting Point SBH Magdeburg Brief presentation of planned activities, Discussion of all needs |
Liviana Marinescu, Ines Benhold, Ralf Sachsenmaier |
SBH Magdeburg Schönebecker Str. 82-84, Tram Station Neue Strasse |
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12:30 |
Lunch |
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SBH SBK 82 Magdeburg Schönebecker Str. 102 |
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14:00 |
Project visits: IKUGA Project visit |
Ines Benhold, Andreas Sachsenmaier, |
Ikuga, Kuckhoffplatz 8 |
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16:15 |
Elbauenpark Magdeburg visit |
Ines Benhold, Andreas Sachsenmaier, |
Elbauenpark Magdeburg Tessenowstraße 7, 39114 Magdeburg-Herrenkrug |
Friday, 27 August 2026
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11:00 |
Meeting/Workshop visions for community gardening |
Ines Benhold Liviana Marinescu Andreas Sachsenmaier |
SBH Nordost Meeting Point Schönebecker Straße 80-82 |
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13:00 – 14:30 |
Lunch |
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SBH SBK 82 Magdeburg Schönebecker Str. 102 |
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from 14:30 |
Good by and farewell! |
for all participants |
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Interactive Sessions and Practical Engagement
The agenda comprises a blend of formal presentations, co-design workshops, and practical site visits. It begins with participant registration and partner introductions, followed by a detailed presentation of the community gardening portfolio. A key focus is the collaborative design of visions and solutions addressing specific problems identified within the local community of Magdeburg. Participants engage in planning activities for forthcoming local workshops and visit relevant sites such as a meeting point for local initiatives and community garden to observe sustainable practices in real settings. Incorporating a study trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Bauhaus: Bernau State School’ not only enriches the academic discussions but also enhances the holistic approach to Bauhaus ideas, thereby promoting a holistic approach to sustainability.
Community Collaboration and Project Outcomes
During the first few days, the workshop will take place at the Bundesschule in Bernau and at ‘Nirgendwo’ in Berlin, where expert guides will provide us with detailed information on the background, development, current situation and use of these sites, enabling participants to gain experience towards drafting a vision for sustainable development. This intensive workshop exemplifies the BeCom project’s commitment to promoting inclusive, regenerative, and environmentally conscious communities through education, civic participation, and international cooperation.
