On Saturday, February 28, the kubic in Südliche Stadtmauerstraße was officially inaugurated with a ceremony and a "housewarming party". Numerous guests from urban society, culture, education and politics celebrated the opening of the extensively renovated and expanded building of the former Frankenhof leisure center. In the afternoon, many visitors took the opportunity to take a guided tour of the new premises - including the cooking workshop, the jewelry studio and various group rooms.
General refurbishment and further development with future prospects
With the kubic, the city of Erlangen is building on the long tradition of the Frankenhof and at the same time developing it into a contemporary center for education, culture and encounters. The listed building was extensively renovated and extended between 2018 and 2026. The aim was to create an open, barrier-free and versatile place for all generations.
Today, the kubic brings together central cultural education facilities under one roof: the Erlangen Municipal Singing and Music School, the Erlangen Franco-German Institute, the adult education center, the municipal youth art school and a daycare center. The offer is complemented by event rooms, workshops, rooms for clubs and open meeting areas. Actors from the independent cultural scene will also have a variety of opportunities to present themselves at kubic. There will also be a bistro and hotel, which will be managed by Lebenshilfe. The kubic is a lively place that combines education, culture and social interaction in a special way.
The kubic (Photo: Erich Malter)
A place of participation and social interaction
In his speech, Lord Mayor Florian Janik emphasized the importance of the new building for urban society: "Our aim was to create a space that is open to everyone. The kubic is a place of accessibility, inclusion and participation. People can come together here, experience culture and education and play an active role in shaping it."
Culture and education officer Anke Steinert-Neuwirth also emphasized the special role of the building: "Today, this place is back in the spirit of its original idea: openness, social interaction and cultural diversity. This building was already a statement when it was built - and it is again today."
Facilities already in operation
Due to recent water damage, event operations are currently still limited. However, the facilities located in the kubic are already working at the new location. The group rooms are expected to be available for use from mid-March.
The ceremony was accompanied by a varied cultural program. Participants included ensembles from the Singing and Music School, contributions from the German-French Institute, the Adult Education Center, the Youth Art School and Lebenshilfe Erlangen, who gave an insight into their work at kubic with musical contributions and video presentations.