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Typology living Construction volume GFA 10.000m², 104 housing units add. community and commercial space Client Progeno Architect kadawittfeldarchitektur Competition 2nd price – 2023, 1st prize in negotiation procedure

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BRIEF Residential construction in the north of Munich with 104 residential units | ADDED VALUE In addition to the living areas, high-quality outdoor spaces are being created that invite people to linger and encourage communication among the residents.

Site plan kadawittfeldarchitektur

NEUFREIMANN, MÜNCHEN | GERMANY A new, urban residential quarter is being built on the site of the former Bavarian barracks in Neufreimann. Located directly next to the new “Stadtpark”, the WA 11 West construction site is situated on Ringstrasse Süd and a green boulevard.

The 7 to 9-storey new-build complex consists of three blocks that enclose an inner green courtyard. In addition to commercial space and a café, the first floor at the Stadtpark also has communal guest apartments, a launderette and a co-working space. On the residential floors above, 104 residential units of different sizes are arranged, which are closed off by richly landscaped communal roof terraces.

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Urban planning concept

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Taking into account the division of the building block into two L-shaped structures, the western Progeno component at the Stadtpark essentially has 7 storeys (max. height 21.95 m). Maisonette apartments are also arranged on the Stadtpark side, resulting in a compatible height staggering of 9 storeys in an exposed location. In order to meet the requirement of a friendly, inviting and open building, the new building has visible joints in two places across all storeys, which carry the interior of the block to the outside.

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The internal access to the building via arcades is made visible to residents at two “openings” at the Stadtpark and the Grünboulevard with the help of “communication decks”. Natural lighting, better orientation and optimized ventilation of the inner courtyard are good reasons to open up the block in this way.

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The entrance and exit of the underground parking garage is located to the south on Ringstrasse. Two barrier-free entrances with access cores lead from the outside (secured) – in the joint at the Stadtpark and on Grünboulevard – to the courtyard, the communal areas, guest apartments, the launderette, the co-working space and the residential floors. A bicycle ramp leads to the underground parking garage on Grünboulevard in the north. The commercial areas and a café at the city park are at street level, while the courtyard and the interior communal areas are around 50 cm higher.

Outdoor facilities

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The design of the outdoor areas is laid out in such a way that a high proportion of greenery and tree planting is possible in order to provide the residents in the inner courtyard with the highest possible quality of stay in green surroundings. In the center of the inner courtyard, in the middle of a small grove of trees, is an event terrace. This is accessible to residents and invites them to linger together. The installation of a barbecue area or an outdoor kitchen is conceivable here. Further terraces along the communal areas offer users the opportunity to move the activities taking place there from the interior spaces to the outside if required.

The roofs are strongly integrated into the open space planning. The southern and north-eastern roofs will be made accessible to residents and offer space for urban farming, a nature playground and a spacious roof terrace for parties or yoga classes. The north-western roof will have an extensive green roof with PV systems.

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A conifer dominates the green center and, in combination with underplanting of perennials, grasses and the water basin, creates a pleasant microclimate. In the western area, fruit trees are planted under which polygonal wooden furniture is placed, also inviting people to relax outdoors. For the younger residents, there is a natural playground in the green alley, as well as hammocks to relax in. The small private gardens in front of the houses are softly separated from the alley’s footpath by intensive planting and hedges. Between the active strip and the footpath, an approx. 2m wide cycle path will be created to connect the neighborhood from north to south.

 

Floor plan first floor kadawittfeldarchitektur

The boulevard offers retailers and restaurants sufficient space for outdoor seating. The outdoor areas of the stores are separated from the boulevard by lighting, tree beds and a change of surface. In addition to the trees, mobile raised beds provide more greenery in the street space. Benches and bicycle racks are placed under the trees along the boulevard.

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Facade

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The exterior façades of the new building reflect the modular timber construction and the building’s diverse mix of apartments. One to three 3.75 m wide modules form “boxes” separated by shadow gaps with perforated façades whose ceramic or metal panel cladding is alternately horizontally or vertically fluted. This gives the building envelope a pleasant structure and makes it appear approachable. Within the closed panels, which also serve as fall protection, the recessed glass façades give the loggias a high degree of plasticity.
In the maisonette apartments, the panels extend over two storeys to emphasize the “top” of the block. In contrast to the residential storeys, the first floor is made of an R-shaped concrete “table”. Its post-and-beam façade for the commercial areas stands out clearly. The courtyard-side façades are clad with a timber façade, which lends the green interior a high degree of intimacy and a pleasant climate. The wood also harmonizes perfectly with the planting in the arcades.
The guardrails along the arcades are made of metal nets, which can also be used as climbing aids for climbing plants. Overall, the nets lend the “bridges” in the courtyard a certain lightness.

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Sustainability

The city of Munich has set itself an ambitious target of “climate neutrality by 2035”. A central component is an efficient building envelope with an appropriate proportion of glazing in order to reduce the building’s heating requirements to such an extent that the remaining energy requirements can be covered by CO2-neutral renewable energies. A pleasant microclimate in and around the building is a quality feature and promotes well-being. External sun protection elements and overhangs as well as green façade surfaces prevent the building from overheating in summer.

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The modular timber construction method and prefabrication in the factory reduce noise and dust pollution on the construction site, demonstrably shorten the construction time and ensure that the building can be dismantled. In addition, the high level of detail enables a minimum number of installation shafts and simple cable routing. The plinth level and the underground parts of the building are proposed in reinforced concrete construction with a CO2-reduced concrete mix design and the use of recycled aggregate in order to reduce the ecological footprint and resource consumption compared to normal concrete. The aim is to create a climate-friendly new building with the “Sustainable Building Quality Seal” (QNG).
Targeted incisions in the block lead to ventilation which, in combination with a green infrastructure, counteracts overheating of the city and the formation of heat islands. At the same time, the greenery purifies the air, protects against noise and provides a permanent habitat for animals. An infiltration-capable, unpaved area in the inner courtyard enables climate-resilient planting with deep-rooted trees and picks up on the model of a “sponge city”. Supported by a rainwater cistern, it contributes to the responsible use of water as a resource.