Bundesallee 176 in Hybrid Wood Construction

By reactivating the previously vacant corner plot, which housed a defunct car rental business, the new building creates a respectful connection to the neighboring structures. The potential of the location is utilized to transform the previously unused corner space into a hybrid area housing offices and commercial units on the ground floor. In this way, the project provides the intersection, bisected by the Bundesallee thoroughfare, with not only a new visual but also a new focal point.

The strong greening creates its own flora and fauna, which cool down the building as well as the courtyard as a whole. The associated retention areas also counteract urban sealing. Intelligent gray water use guarantees the low-maintenance operation of this vertical park. Trees on the roof connect the intensive green concept of the courtyard-side terraces on the outer sides of the roof setback, and quote the bay window and tower structure of the building destroyed during the war.

Another guiding principle and additional sustainability aspect of the project is the construction method of the entire above-ground load-bearing structure. The building is constructed using a timber-hybrid method above a reinforced concrete basement, thus making a progressive statement in terms of resource-efficient and sustainable building. Timber is not only the primary material in the load-bearing structure, but also a recurring design element throughout the entire interior. The building's infrastructure is complemented by retail and restaurant spaces on the ground floor, spacious foyers, and an organically designed courtyard garden that provides greenery and a high-quality recreational area. Roof terraces also offer flexible options for the work environment.

DATA Sheet Sustainabilty