The textile academy in Mönchengladbach in North Rhine-Westphalia has a wide range of educational offerings for the textile and training industry. In addition to a vocational school and a college, the academy also offers numerous training and continuing education programmes. A guesthouse completes the textile academy’s extensive offerings. The new building is situated right next to the teaching building and provides accommodation for trainees, continuing education participants and guest lecturers. In addition to the rooms, the building also has a bistro, study rooms and an underground car park. Photos: Ditz Fejer