RUNNER UP

RAIL BANK RIVER

ZZ344

Das Projekt entwickelt ein starkes lokales Netzwerk, welches seine Architektursprache zugunsten von Strukturen zurücknimmt und deren sensible Maßstäblichkeit und Konfiguration eine qualitätsvolle  Wohnbauentwicklung mit interessanten Binnenräumen ermöglicht. Über landschaftliche und räumliche Eingriffe werden unterschiedliche Charakteristika des Ortes differenziert interpretiert.

"The project offers a strong local network; its inconspicuous layout can be seen as an urban strategy which promotes modesty on a strategic level, offering flexible development of housing. On project site nr1 the proposed typology introduces two layers and isolates the space along the railtracks – for parts of the jury this is not a very appropriate approach.

The jury discusses the quality and scale of suggested housing development on project site nr3. Although there are convincing moments in the idea about the living environment, the chosen configuration of types and their “grain” are not convincing to parts of the jury. Especially the fringes (row of housing in the south, “housing wall” to the rail tracks) do not respond appropriately to the situation. The project is full of good intentions which can be appreciated but unfortunately do not result in a quality which sufficiently meets the expectations." (excerpt & paraphrase of the jury minutes)