Kottbusser Tor (Kotti), a key intersection in Kreuzberg, exemplifies urban hardship. Dominated by a sprawling traffic roundabout, it prioritizes vehicles over people, leaving little room for human interaction. Its harsh environment-characterized by r…
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The Ruhr Metropolis has been significantly shaped by coal mines and ironworks since the industrial era. Several industrial sites have been preserved and enhanced for recreation, leading to the creation of the Route of Industrial Heritage. It resemble…
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For nearly 70 years, two bridges to nowhere have stood silent, taking no one to their destination. The Liesenbrücken, once vital connectors, were abandoned in 1957 in favor of newer bridges better suited to the times. Since then, they have stood as w…
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Munich in Germany has several bridges with historical significance, including bridges that connect to monuments, bridges that are architectural landmarks, and bridges that were key to the city’s founding. There are more than one thousand bridge…
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The name GrünerKieze emerged as a reflection of the vision behind our revitalization efforts. Drawing inspiration from the German word Kieze, meaning “heart” or “neighborhood,” the name also nods to Reuterkieze, a historic ref…
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Berlin has long been known as a cultural capital with a unique urban life that has produced many artists that are creating with a broad range of media. In the past decade the city’s culture has attracted new residents, driving up the cost of li…
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After the reunification in 1989, Berlin’s development was increasingly finding itself dealing with the impact of gentrification. Our position on gentrification is to develop an inclusive urbanity that brings vibrancy and potential to a broader…
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The site is located in Berlin Charlottenburg. Next to the former exhibition centre „Messe ICC“ is the underpass under a big street intersection. The underpass is accessible from five entries with stairsets and escalators. The flat is around 500 squar…
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The „Mettmannplatz“ in the district of Wedding in Berlin sits in the delta of a vivid residential area, a 12.5 hectar sized industrial area and a shipping canal. On the other river bench, a commercial area and an abandoned construction site make up t…
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Alexanderplatz doesn ́t function as an urban public space as we imagine it. It lacks quality of stay and possibilities to rest. The traditional image of a stony and dense Mediterranean square doesn’t translate well in places like this because t…
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The selected planning perimeter is located in the district of Linden-Mitte, on the northern border to Linden-Nord. It is a former industrial district with dense development and a high number of inhabitants per square kilometer. As the climate map Lin…
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Ever since Kassel was founded around 913, „die Schlagd“ has existed on the banks of the Fulda. The name is derived from the Saxon word „slachten“ and stands for river structures that provide a docking place for ships and a transshipment point for goo…
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Our lost site, ‘Löschplatz am Billhafen’ is located in the vicinity of the Elbe bridges at Billhafen, which has been an unused space for a long time. Once used as a harbor zone, where the transfer of goods between land and water took place. The site…
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