Nürnberg (DE) winner
Christian Wolff (DE)
Agathe Julienne (fr)
fabriK°B Architekten, Scharf
Benjamin Scharf (DE)
student in architecture
und Wolff GbR
architects
Liebigstrasse 24, 10247 Berlin,
Anne Scholz (DE)
Germany
Master of Science
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142 Yourban Team point of view The project transmogrifies the existing residential area with its privately used gardens into urban living with commonly and privately used external spaces. The area of common use in the centre (semi-public courtyard) and the area of commercial use (“Galvani”-, “Sperberplatz”) in the nearby town provide old and new residents with identifiable spaces – for communication, recreation, and commerce. The construction varies from 3-5 storeys. The extra urban elevation at the newly created public spaces gives the building a distinctive look and protects from traffic noises. All apartments are accessible via open staircases in the courtyard. They extend to loggias which provide space for communication between neighbourhoods. So the external spaces offer an attractive alternative to a single family home. Jury point of view The submission creates two new public spaces on northern and south-western sides. The courtyard acts as the main space for recreational activity and communication. The transparent courtyard facades, punctuated by loggias, give the apartments a sense of unity within the outdoor space. The urban transition between public and private space is successfully resolved with commercial and communal spaces. Yourban is a positive contribution in the field of spatially limited residential areas with attractive outdoor spaces.