06 | 2018 GTL
Continuing professional education
In June the office went on a four-day continuing professional education excursion to Marseille. The purpose of the trip was to study Mediterranean vegetation, as well as local building projects. During these exciting and eventful days in the area we enhanced our knowledge of the south of France. Photography: © GTL
05 | 2020 Project
Completion of Königsstraße in Kassel
The construction phase of the Königsstraße has now been finalized with the tree planting on Friedrichsplatz and the furnishing of seating areas and bicycle stands. The redesign of the entire Königsstraße, which began six years ago, is now officially complete. The pedestrian zone is accentuated in the new image as its quality of stay and user-friendliness has vastly improved.
Photo: © GTL
09 | 2018 Competition
Hotel at Lake Titisee | Saveris on the Lake
1st Prize | In collaboration with Franken Architekten GmbH
Here the external landscaping has been adapted in response to the local building tradition. Regional fruit tree varieties and the deciduous trees typical of the Black Forest are elements that link in with the existing landscape. Retaining walls and paved surfaces are made of traditionally used local materials, underlining the connection with the region. Visualization: © Franken Architekten
09 | 2018 Competition
New building dormitory BGZ Simmerath | Aachen
1st Prize | 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. Site plan: © GTL
09 | 2018 Competition
Luisenhöfe | Aachen
1st Prize | 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.
08 | 2018 Completion
Pedestrian Zone, Obere Königsstraße Kassel
Completion of the first section
In a record time of seven weeks the first construction phase has been completed, ahead of the new school term. The work involved replacing the tramlines and repaving the area.
Special thanks are due to all those who helped to plan and implement this project in the Obere Königstrasse so speedily. | Photography: © GTL
06 | 2018 Competition
Resident scheme at Buchhholzer Grün | Hannover
1. Price | 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.
Site plan © GTL
11 | 2018 work begins
Construction work begins to upgrade and extend the Uferstrasse I Frankenberg
In collaboration with Oppermann Ingenieure and EHS Ingenieure
Construction work has begun to upgrade and extend the Uferstrasse in Frankenberg. The former main road is due to be transformed into a wide promenade. Traffic lanes will be narrowed in order to provide wider pedestrian and cycle paths, plus areas for resting. In addition to remodelling the roadside area, the natural environment adjacent to it alongside the River Eder will be improved, and riverside piers will offer new areas for relaxation. Once the tributary river Nemphe has undergone re-naturing, it will form the central element of the new riverside park. Visualization: © GTL
05 | 2019 Competition
Extension of the new district house Nordfriesland | Husum
2nd Prize | In collaboration with Krautwald Architects
The open space concept provides a functional, structural and high quality embedding of the building ensemble (district house, new building extension, and parking garage) into the existing urban and landscape structures.
Based on the spatial footprints of the outdoor facilities, the landscape consists of a large and openly designed plaza in the area between the district house and the new extension; and of green areas, which are divided by essential paths connections between the park and the district house. This area forms the so-called campus.
04 | 2020 Award
We are happy to announce our 4th place position in the Competitionline Ranking 2019/20. A big thank you goes to our great team & all our competition partners, without whom this achievement would not have been possible!