Residential building Max-Eyth-Straße

Dortmund

A striking feature of the property is its remarkable collection of trees. This vegetation originated from the creation of a park-like garden on the site and was mapped and assessed a few years ago. Alongside shrubs, ornamental plants, and spontaneous vegetation, the site also contains beeches, copper beeches, and plane trees with trunk circumferences of up to 3.6 meters. The trees and outdoor areas have not been maintained in recent decades, resulting in a dense, forest-like vegetation.

The current state does not reflect the more open character of the surrounding area, which is defined by expansive avenues with central green spaces and smaller clusters of trees. Our goal is to restore this more open image and create a harmonious neighborhood. To achieve this, we will remove some of the existing trees and establish a balanced relationship between the new buildings and the remaining tree population. This will result in a small cluster of buildings set within mature landscaped areas.

Orientation

The position and orientation of the buildings align with a sustainable use of the properties. Both solar gains through passive and active systems (solar thermal, geothermal, photovoltaics, component activation, etc.) and private outdoor spaces oriented towards the sun (south and west) are possible.

Apartments

The buildings will be designed with flexible floor plan structures (loft). The load-bearing structure and shafts are located in the exterior or core walls. The spaces remain freely customizable (gypsum board, wood, metal, plastic, textile, etc.). All units are accessible without barriers. The sizes range from 85 to 135 square meters, with larger units available depending on the concept.

Living