The Park That Reaches Every Home

Team Point of View

Our proposal starts with the identification of a structured and functional network of open spaces, the preservation of their values and the definition of a central park that completes the existing green corridors and stretches through different categories of elements: integrated green streets, gardens for biodiversity and inner patios between buildings. These connect the new quarter with the surrounding neighbourhoods and articulate the new urban tissue while nourishing it with excellent environmental qualities. The introduction of urban life has been thought considering 3 scales linked to 3 types of spaces necessary for everyday life: a 5min walk (Neighbourhood unit), a 10min walk (Superblock), a 15min walk (new Quarter), these provide essential services for social and community life.

Jury Point of View

The project demonstrates an appealing approach that skilfully combines public green space and the built environment. The green areas act as initial points and are considered important reference points for graduation of necessities in people daily life. The concept is illustrated at different spatial levels, from smaller neighbourhood parks to vivid public squares along Hirschstettner Hauptallee. The idea of three different neighbourhood scales was positively emphasised by the jury.