Urban Expansion - Kronsberg Süd | Hannover

3rd Prize | Urban Expansion

Hannover

In collaboration with pape+pape architects

The demarcation of the outdoor areas is resulted from the private front gardens, as the apartments correlated the private gardens to the communal courtyard. The topography of this courtyard compliments the natural gradient of the site. Infiltration takes place in the central unobstructed area. The communal space is planted with large trees, whereas the private gardens are planted with flowering shrubs. 

The courtyard included several amenities such as a bicycle shelter and disposal areas, as well as a playground and barbecue area located at the center. Additional bike racks are also placed at the house entrances. Each private garden is bordered by hedges to seclude them from the public and semi-public areas. All houses incorporate a barrier-free access to the gardens. Rising rainwater on the green roofs is retained and stored in the system structure. Excess rainwater is collected and used for garden irrigation.


New townhouse | Bergisch Gladbach

2nd Prize | New Townhouse

Bergisch Gladbach

In collaboration with RKW Architektur+

The open space concept follows the claim of optimal informal passing options of the square. The expected public flows especially at the head of the track barely disturbing influences too. Here arises a simple, paved square, the new station square, wich can be reached from all directions. 

A single big tree creates the appropriate green space quality here. The roads are reshaped to avenues, the open space received around the future Kiss-and-Ride parking space a bright roof of different tree species.


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.