Transformation of a commercial site into a mixed-use neighborhood DEVELOPMENT WHERE THE TRAIN STOPS. Intensive infill development in small and medium-sized communities rarely succeeds where it is most needed: in the immediate vicinity of train stations. In Döttingen, there was a former industrial park located precisely there, which–despite its central
Master Plan for the Expansion of Hamburg’s Downtown Area HafenCity expands Hamburg’s city center by 40 percent and connects the historic fabric of the Speicherstadt with a new, flood-protected urban environment along the Elbe. Historical aerial photographs from 1930 illustrate the former divide between the organically grown city center and
Neighborhood renewal through renovation and additions In a three-part process, an existing district from the 1930s is being transformed into a green, climate-friendly residential ensemble with double the living space – mainly subsidized. Ebertstrasse in Tübingen is emblematic of many urban residential areas from the interwar period: solidly built, with
Framework planning for Gladbeck’s neighborhoods along the B224 The expansion and covering of the main road in the middle of Gladbeck enables the development of new urban and open spaces on an area of 31 hectares. The relocation of the B224 into a tunnel opens up great opportunities for the
New construction of a mixed urban building block with offices, commerce and gastronomy The ‘Milestone’, a striking office high-rise in Bonn’s federal district, is already thinking about its future conversion into residential space. The Federal District in Bonn is undergoing a transformation from a functional government location to a mixed,
Master plan for the transformation of the former Wall strip A robust urban planning framework as a basis for urban neighborhoods. Between 1961 and 1989, the Spreebogen area marked a central section of the Berlin Wall. The reorganization of this former no-man’s land received a decisive boost when Berlin Central
Transformation of a former company site into a residential quarter An urban quarter with 752 apartments is being built where the Deutsche Welle broadcasting center once stood. On the Raderberggürtel in Cologne-Marienburg, the city’s largest residential construction project currently under construction is being built on the former Deutsche Welle site.
High-rise residential building on the Elbe river The crystalline structure is visible from afar as a sculptural landmark between the city and the river. The transformation of the timber port in Hamburg-Altona in the 1990s opened an important chapter in urban development. A new quarter on the Elbe river emerged
New building at Wankdorf station With the Moxy and the Stay KooooK, the hotel building combines two concepts for different user groups, directly on the square, with gastronomy, retail, lounge and studios for longer stays. The demolition of a former slaughterhouse in Bern’s Wankdorf district has created the conditions for
New construction of a hall of residence with commercial uses Central location, compact floor plans and space for community. The demolition of a former slaughterhouse in Bern’s Wankdorf district has created the conditions for the development of a new urban and service quarter along the main Swiss railway line between
New mixed-use building at Wankdorf station With restaurants, offices and apartments on 16 floors, the high-rise building in WankdorfCity shows how urban mixed use can be achieved on a compact footprint. The demolition of a former slaughterhouse in Bern’s Wankdorf district has created the conditions for the development of a
New construction of a neighborhood With the August-Klingler area, a residential quarter with a sense of community is being created that offers diverse forms of housing and social infrastructure, with 51% subsidized apartments. How can affordable living space be combined with architectural independence and urban integration – and at the