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Five Gardens

On a spacious lot in Leonberg-Höfingen, an ensemble-style residential neighborhood is being developed, consisting of a total of four apartment buildings with 55 residential units. The buildings are arranged in such a way that clear spatial boundaries are defined while simultaneously creating an open, green central area. One of the buildings is divided into two sections by a slight offset, which breaks up the scale and achieves a more subtle integration into the surroundings.
The NUO

Two apartment buildings are being constructed on a spacious lot; they are designed as independent structures while simultaneously forming a cohesive, community-oriented residential complex. The architectural concept is based on a clear structure: Each building is divided into two volumes by a slight offset. This differentiation allows the project to scale appropriately to its surroundings and gives the complex a pleasant sense of intimacy despite its size. In total, the project comprises 46 residential units with a well-thought-out access and circulation system. The required parking spaces are primarily located in an underground garage, allowing the above-ground areas to remain largely car-free and be used as high-quality open spaces.
48.777° N, 9.197° E
Bauwerk Residential Construction | Nufringen

Four Yards

The Project

A sensitive infill development that respects the village’s established fabric and draws on the logic of the place to create a distinctive, familiar architecture.

The Calwer Straße 3–5 project is being developed within the context of an established village fabric. The starting point is the question of how infill development can take place in a sensitive environment without overwhelming the existing identity. The legal basis for planning is Section 34 of the German Building Code (BauGB). This clearly defines the central requirement: The new building must blend into the character of its immediate surroundings. The design views this requirement not as a restriction, but as a conceptual guideline. Here, architecture emerges from a precise observation of the existing fabric.

Context

The architecture of Four Yards evolves from the village’s structure and translates the scale, volumetry, and positioning of the buildings into a contemporary, finely articulated form.

The Calwer Straße 3–5 project is being developed within the context of an established village community. The starting point is the question of how infill development can be carried out in a sensitive environment without overwhelming the existing identity.

The legal basis for planning is Section 34 of the German Building Code (BauGB). This clearly defines the central requirement: The new building must blend into the character of its immediate surroundings. The design does not view this requirement as a restriction, but rather as a conceptual guideline. Here, architecture emerges from a precise observation of the existing conditions.

Facade

The façade design draws on regional elements and reinterprets them, creating a familiar yet contemporary look.

The Calwer Straße 3–5 project is being developed within the context of an established village community. The starting point is the question of how infill development can be carried out in a sensitive environment without overwhelming the existing identity.

The legal basis for planning is Section 34 of the German Building Code (BauGB). This clearly defines the central requirement: The new building must blend into the character of its immediate surroundings. The design does not view this requirement as a restriction, but rather as a conceptual guideline. Here, architecture emerges from a precise observation of the existing conditions.

Sustainability

Sustainability here does not result from technical optimization, but rather from an urban planning solution that can be accepted, utilized, and further developed over the long term.

The Calwer Straße 3–5 project is being developed within the context of an established village community. The starting point is the question of how infill development can be carried out in a sensitive environment without overwhelming the existing identity.

The legal basis for planning is Section 34 of the German Building Code (BauGB). This clearly defines the central requirement: The new building must blend into the character of its immediate surroundings. The design does not view this requirement as a restriction, but rather as a conceptual guideline. Here, architecture emerges from a precise observation of the existing conditions.

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