04 I 2021 COMPETITION

Young Lives in Coburg

3rd Prize | In collaboration with Babbler + Lodde Architekten, NABE architecture

In the suburbs of the old town of Coburg, a green urban residential area is being created for young people between the ages of 18 and 28. These young adults shall consist of professionals, trainees and students. The design includes a reorganization of the Urban planning, renetworking the open spaces with the buildings. The main concept consists of a multi-faceted terrace complex which advances towards the inner courtyard. Different living space scenarios are created in connection with communal, service and cultural areas. The outdoor facilities include roof gardens for growing fruit and vegetables, as well as space for studying and relaxing with a view of the city.
Lageplan: © GTL, Babbler + Lodde, NABE


03 I 2021 PROJECT

Fire station | Titz

Update

The new location of the volunteer fire brigade and the building yard of the municipality of Titz is nearing completion. The next few weeks will see the final asphalt work, planting and installations take place. The building embeds in the surrounding landscape and is characterized by high functionality and synergy effects. The traffic-related details were particularly important, which are complemented with planting and lighting installations. Photo: © GTL


02 | 2021 COMPETITION

GIZ Campus | Eschborn

2. Prize | In collaboration with schneider + schumacher

The new campus of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH will have a new, highly flexible and modern office building. The outdoor facilities maintain local references and identity features of the GIZ. The open areas inside and outside offer agile working and multifunctional organizational development. Spaces are designed to be multifunctional. Plan: © GTL, schneider+schumacher


02 I 2021 PROJECT

House of Youth | Kassel

Update

A modern city square for young people and children is being created under monument law aspects. The meeting place is characterized by a high-quality polygonal concrete paving. The central element is the curved noise protection wall which, in addition to the function of noise reduction, offers opportunities to stay.
The trees facing the building are preserved, they are planted under with ground cover and perennials. A new plant island with an integrated seating element is being built to Leipziger Strasse, planted with almond trees.
The basketball hoop and table tennis table are the result of the participation of children and young people and offer a spectrum of uses for old and young. Perspective ©GTL, Stadt Kassel


01 | 2021 PROJECT

Vocational Training Center | Münnerstadt

Completion

The construction measures for the outdoor facilities of the BBZ in Münnerstadt have now been completed. The centerpiece is the campus courtyard and its seating steps that function as a meeting place. The design is created with uniform paving in warm color tones that is barrier-free and implements consistent furnishing elements. Photo: © Landratsamt Bad Kissingen


01 | 2021 COMPETITION

Landmark Turbinenwerk | Mannheim

3. Prize | In collaboration with netzwerkarchitekten

Located at the old gatehouse, the landmark forms the entrance to the former industrial site on Rollbühlstrasse. The site opens up via a spacious staircase and connects the flexibly usable ground floor zone of the building with the open space. Plan: @ GTL


01 | 2021 Competition

New construction of a design studio for state vocational school and technical school for product design | Selb

1. Prize I In collaboration with Atelier 30 Architekten

The new building is divided into four pavilions, which are arranged in a windmill-like formation around a common center with a green inner courtyard. The building, with its sustainable and ecological timber construction, communicates evenly with the surrounding open spaces on all sides.
The central element of the forecourt is the birch grove. Perspective: © Atelier 30


12 | 2020 PROJECT

Renovation and expansion Landes- und Murhardsche Bibliothek | Kassel

Completion

In addition to projects throughout Germany, we are always happy to help shape Kassel to a certain extent. The outdoor facilities of the Murhard library have been under construction since August. The listed Murhard Library on Brüder-Grimm-Platz has been extensively renovated since July 2017 and has been expanded to the west with an attractive extension. The extension with around 680 square meters of main usable space will create an appropriate architectural framework for the contemporary presentation of the high-ranking cultural library treasures. We have designed the newly created inner courtyard between the old and the new building, the front area with a parking space suitable for the disabled and the surrounding green areas. Photo: © GTL


12 | 2020 PROJECT

Wolffskeelhalle | Markt Reichenberg

Awarded

After winning 1st place in the competition together with Benkert Schäfer Architekten in spring 2020, we have now been awarded the contract following successful negotiations. The open space is divided into two levels that are connected by a generous staircase. Various plazas are created: a play area, a parking deck, an extension of the schoolyard area, and a representative forecourt with seating decks. Plan: © GTL


12 | 2020 PROJECT

Fahrraddirektweg Frankfurt - Darmstadt| Langen

Update

In December, the Langen Süd section of the project "Radschnellverbindung Frankfurt-Darmstadt" was cycled together with clients and specialist planners at icy 0 ° C conditions to discuss the last planning details. The implementation plan has been completed and we are currently preparing the tender documents. Construction is expected to start in May 2021. Photo: © GTL