The combination of renovation, modernisation, new development and dismantling measures towards rehabilitating a prefabricated residential area in Leinefelde of originally 700 units (now 560). With roofs spanning multiple residences, the structure of the plan amplifies the scale of the project. The “Plattenbau” system is elaborated to offer different typologies of buildings and housing units. This is made possible through a modular design system with components such as entrances, balconies and interior designs. Everything is realised at the same costs as a standard refurbishment.


awards

1999 German Architecture Award Modernisation: High quality – Affordable Costs
2001 German Architecture Award (Honourable mention)
2002 Sternstadt (Second Prize)
2003 German Urban Planning Award (together with City of Leinefelde)
2004 European Urbanism Award (together with City of Leinefelde)
2007 World Habitat Award 2006/2007 (together with City of Leinefelde)
2009 National Award for Urban Planning and Building Culture for Physikerquartier, Leinefelde