Western Context of the ICE Train Station Fulda | Fulda
3rd Prize | Western Context of the ICE Train Station Fulda
Fulda
In collaboration with Schneider+Schumacher and Oppermann Ingenieure GmbH
The task entailed the planning of new urban squares and green spaces, with high quality resting areas, near the train station. The developed landscape concept emphasizes the creation of open, clear, and refined spaces and pathways, which respect the demand for an optimum and functional pedestrian network through the urban space.
Dieselstraße 2c in Area Hamburg-North | Hamburg
3rd Prize | Dieselstraße
Hamburg
In collaboration with LH architects
The design aims to complement the new housing development through a functional, creative, and high quality open space, which adapts with the existing urban planning and landscape structures. A new green network with essential connections has been created for the neighborhood through the linkages between the existing and newly designed open spaces.
Hornbeam hedges, a native plant which is widely adopted in designs throughout the district, is applied in the facade-side of the street and roadway as a clear distinction between public and private open spaces.
This delineation is further highlighted by rows of trees that emphasize a neat and clearly structured exterior zoning.
Contrary to the familiar and orderly layout of public spaces, the Dieselstraße design opted for a dynamic yet introverted design scheme. The composition of slab alongside polygonal grass bands, generated a semi-public and private spaces that cater to a diversity of utilization and appropriation possibilities. It allows for playful, contemplative and free spaces within the courtyards. The layout also creates a border made of grass and shrub plantations to conceal from public open space.
The result is an artistically clear differentiation between the interior and exterior.
New building dormitory BGZ Simmerrath | Aachen
1st Prize | New building dormitory BGZ Simmerath
Aachen
In collaboration with HKS Architekten GmbH
With the traditional architecture the continuation of landscape has been provided by green car parking surfaces and linear tree design on the east side of the area. Providing a smooth transition from a car free forecourt to a terrace, the open space is designed without interaction.
While the front yard welcomes visitors with benches and trees the backyard of the area provides different activities and programs to users from different age groups and interest while zoning from passive usage and high usage.
Luisenhöfe | Aachen
1st Prize | Luisenhöfe
Aachen
In collaboration with Hector3
The scheme take up existing urban imprint and further extends it. The main access route spans from Mariabrunnstrasse towards the bunker. The resulting urban arrangement is formed by the space between the Werkshof and the Kastanienhof. There will be a transition between public and semi-private space.
The residential buildings will be accessed via the public roads. This arrangement results in protected and private spaces that will encourage people to spend time there.
An urban scheme is emerging that will be easily recognisable, with its own distinctive character within the neighbourhood.
Resident scheme at Buchholzer Grün | Hannover
1st Prize | Resident scheme at Buchholzer Grün
Hannover
In collaboration with Pape + Pape Architekten
To the north of the site, existing woodland encroaches onto the new district and weaves the new residential area into the surrounding urban landscape. An extensive area of non-sealed surfaces has been created, creating generous areas of meadows. The dynamic and architectural design elements present in the children’s day-care building are mirrored in the landscaping. By emphasizing the topography of the site, diverse spaces are created where children can play and run around.
Masterplan for Karlsruhe Neureut – Centre III
3rd Prize | Masterplan for Karlsruhe Neureut – Centre III
Karlsruhe
In collaboration with schneider+schuhmacher, Frankfurt am Main
The masterplan for Karlsruhe Neureut – Centre III demonstrates how open spaces in the new districts can be tied in with the surrounding landscape. The districts are also connected by a shared green corridor that runs between them.
Access building Jülich Research Centre GmbH
1st Prize | Access building Jülich Research Centre GmbH
Jülich
In collaboration with HKS + Vössing Ingenieurgesellschaft GmbH
The access building forms basically a square, and this motif is also reflected in its courtyard.
A trapezoidal shaped space leads visitors from the Boulevard towards the new main entrance.
1. Price | Knielingen | Karlsruhe
1. Price | Knielingen
Karlsruhe
projected with schneider + schumacher
The surrounding streets are planted with trees. The existing wall on the Eggensteiner-Str. is worth preserving and is integrated into the design. It features by replacing some railings against benches and other furniture a meeting and interaction area for the residents.
1. Price | Timber Housing Area | Kouvola, Finland
1. Price | Timber Housing Area
Kouvola, Finnland
Projected with Arup GmbH, HHS Planer + Architekten kAG, Finnforest Merk GmbH, TU Darmstadt, Fachbereich Architektur
The City of Kouvola organized this international design competition for an area in development in a scenic location right by the River Kymi.
The area to be designed is adjacent to the river, in the midst of a residential, industrial, and mixed use area and is near a busy street.
As a result of these circumstances, the planning is oriented towards the river.
This means that the path system and the open spaces are created in relation to the water and therefore the entire district acquires a high quality.
1. Price | Freight Station Developement | Tübingen
1. Price | Freight Station Developement
Tübingen
Projected with ANP Architektur- und Planungsgesellschaft mbH, Kassel
The redesign of the grounds of the former freight depot site in Tübigen is also part of the proposed urban design concept which highlights this area as a distinct address in the new district.
It opens up on the downtown area through the “Blaue Brücke” bridge in the west. The broad Quartierboulevard, which goes along the whole new city neighbourhood from the western entrance to the east, will also close the urban gap which until then characterized the area. Not only does this urban promenade open up the whole district, it also serves as a strong means of identification for the residents of the neighbourhood, for the people who work there, as well as for the whole city. On this new boulevard, different species of trees will offer seasonal variations throughout the year.
The Quartierboulevard powerfully accentuates the new residential area, especially in the spring, when the Japanese cherry trees blossom, in the early spring, when the creamy white sophora flowers bloom, and in the fall, when the leaves change colours and turn yellow, orange, and intensive red. The new street furniture, which includes double benches, invites to rest under these trees planted in various patterns.
