The new building measure follows the considerations of the B-Plan and incorporates the principles of development in the new district in its architecture. The corner of Neunlindenstrasse and Freiladestrasse is structurally emphasized. The large building joint on Freiladestrasse will intensify the connection of the green spaces and strengthen the circulation of the courtyards in the district.
Differentiated appearance towards the street and the yard. Along the street, the building’s appearance is urban. The linear building and the solitaire are solidly built here, with light plastered facades and recurring, standing window formats. French balconies and loggias strengthen the urban feel. Unlike the quiet courtyard: the outer walls are constructed of wood. The buildings appear light, delicate and show the diverse residential uses. Balconies and arcades offer individual lounge areas and promote communal living.
The addresses of the houses can be clearly seen via large-format entrances inserted into the volume of the houses. The adjoining entrance rooms are generously sized. They look inviting, have lots of daylight and offer direct access to the courtyard.
The commercial use on the ground floor is functionally flexible. A neighborhood café could be built on the corner of the building. A solitary space for the residents of the district is planned along the building joint. Child care, various courses for youth and adults, etc. could take place here. The two uses enliven the building joint and strengthen the attractiveness of the outdoor space. Another room, planned as a solitary building, serves the residents of the two houses. It is located directly on the farm and could be used, for example, for summer parties, as a party room for birthday parties or for temporary rentals for guests to stay overnight.
The guiding idea is to meet the individual needs of the residents and to promote intergenerational living in the community. The two buildings have three stairwells. Like the entrances, they have plenty of space and daylight. A double staircase is planned in the solitaire. An adjacent light shaft made of glass blocks in F90 quality brings sunlight into the hallways. The access to the arcade is stretched between two staircases. Another staircase serves as an additional escape route. The wide arcades have rhythmic expansions, large openings along the facade and lounge areas adjacent to the apartments.
The apartments are optimally oriented in relation to the direction of the compass and consistently demonstrate a high quality of living. A large part is planned for living through, i.e. the apartments receive daylight on both sides and thus ensure good ventilation. In many apartments, the kitchens can be separated if necessary. Wood is the defining material and determines the atmosphere inside. The walls are not load-bearing. As on the ground floor, this ensures a high level of flexibility in adapting future needs to contemporary living.
The street facade has a base made of vertically fluted, glossy ceramic plates, with a light mineral plaster on top. Floor-to-ceiling windows made of wood, shutters integrated into the reveal and projecting, delicate balconies are the essential façade elements of the urban space. The defining components of the courtyard facades are: rhythmic arcades in the linear building, the wooden balconies in the solitary building and the façade cladding consisting of vertical slats.
