“13 Stadthäuser” [13 town houses], Cologne-Junkersdorf

Through the conversion of the 14ha barracks site Haelen a previously isolated area has been re-integrated into the district of Junkersdorf.
At the northern edge of this new quarter, the project “13 Stadthäuser“ [13 town houses] developed, which is designed as a compact block both following the incline and forming the built-up border of a T-shaped water to the north.
The “bulkhead” structure breaks down the overall shape of the block into 13 equal units and determines the view’s rhythm.
The recurrent indentations in form of loggias and terraces within the individual units make for a clear structure of the entire building, breaking up the complex’s overall volume to the south.
In addition, there is now a quiet open area, enclosed by the very green gardens at the back and a rainwater catchment canal.

Award: Vorbildliche Bauten in Nordrhein-Westfalen 2005 (Land NRW/Architektenkammer NRW) [Exemplary buildings in North Rhine – Westphalia 2005; Land NRW/chamber of architects NRW]

Awards:
Kölner Architekturpreis 2003 (kap - KKV, BDA Köln, DWB, AFR), Auszeichnung
Deutscher Bauherrenpreis Neubau 2006 (Kooperation GdW, BDA, DST), Preisträger
Exemplary buildings in North Rhine – Westphalia 2005; Land NRW/chamber of architects NRW

Author: Editorial baukunst-nrw
Last changed on 07.03.2024

 

Categories:
Architecture » Residential buildings » Multiple Housing