50 Years IBZ Gimborn

segments and the related investment outlays, by ten years up to the
end of 2010. It became apparent that further, complex renovations and
conversions were justifiable only if sufficient long-term security was given.
After tedious negotiations a new lease agreement could be concluded in
2005, representing a sizeable expansion with the inclusion of the former
manor farm and yielding adequate security for construction investments
with a term of 50 years. Then again, not only did the new contract
include a higher rent; it also granted Baron von Fürstenberg the option
to terminate within a given period during the term of the agreement,
to provide his son Franz-Egon von Fürstenberg with more flexibility in
planning his occupational future.
one which provided for creating a large conference room in a new building
to be constructed on the grounds of the old manor farm, and installing
a gym area with a sauna and training equipment in the former stables.
2000s
Gimborn is surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape
The participants meet and can exchange ideas
Aside from some renovation work, the new contract allowed a building
project to be undertaken that was unique in the history of the Association:
Coordination processes proved to be highly time-consuming due to the
age of the structures, which had been vacant and neglected for decades,
and the need to consider landmark preservation concerns. Thanks to good
co-operation with the authorities concerned, the required permits could
be obtained for both major building projects; in spite of this the beginning
of construction was considerably delayed. Structural inspections of the
old stables called for extensive modifications to be made to the original
plans, so that the scheme to erect a new building was finally abandoned
and both projects (conference room and gym) are now to be realised in
the stable building.