Overview
- A jury chose Silke Trekel’s proposal, titled “Torsion und Konsolidierung,” to create a new inner coffin for the emperor.
- The winning design will use titanium, fine gold and gold leaf, which jurors said unite historical symbolism with technical innovation and aesthetic clarity.
- Officials said implementation will start promptly, with the state culture minister welcoming progress in the coming months.
- The grave site has been enclosed for conservation this year, and in March crews removed the 300‑kilogram sarcophagus cover under high security.
- Otto’s remains are scheduled to be reinterred next summer in a restored limestone sarcophagus with the new inner coffin in Magdeburg Cathedral.