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  • The SimpleComplex, Bonn

    Integration and community
    The starting point of the design is a coherent, compact structure that creates a clear urban figure that fits naturally into the logic of the master plan. The block structure creates a spacious, communal inner courtyard that is available to all residents. At the same time, the closed construction method achieves maximum structural noise protection.

    Contextualization
    The design defines a clear urban prelude on Dottendorfer Strasse: a six-storey building marks the entrance to the district. With its staggered heights towards the southern residential quarter, the building blends naturally into the scale of the surroundings. On the first floor, an open passageway connects the public street space with the quiet, green inner courtyard.

    Framework and accentuation
    The boulevard is emphasized by the positioning of the building and defined in terms of urban space. A clear edge is created towards Dottendorfer Strasse, which appropriately accompanies the main traffic axis. On the public square, the building makes an active contribution to programmatic revitalization with its mix of uses.

    Modularity and right angles
    The design consistently implements the principle of modularity. The use of prefabricated elements is optimized by avoiding special solutions, consistent orthogonality, high repetition rates and adherence to simple 90° geometries. The targeted resolution of the block at the corners avoids complex special solutions and creates ideal lighting conditions for each residential unit.

    Housing mix & development
    The design differentiates the distribution of the subsidized and privately financed apartments into independent building blocks. This creates a clear allocation, simplifies address formation and enables differentiated development. The floor plans follow a logical stacking pattern and make optimum use of the structural grid. Towards Dottendorfer Strasse, a glazed arcade provides the dual function of access and noise buffer.

    Idea
    2025

  • Dransdorfer Berg, Bonn

    A community-oriented neighborhood is taking shape on the site of the former municipal plant nursery, combining living, education, care, and nature conservation.
    The existing fabric, including the greenhouses, seedbeds, and wild green spaces, shapes the design. The characteristic sloped roofs become a design motif, while generous green spaces invite the landscape to flow into the neighborhood.
    At the heart of the quarter lies the ‚Werkhof' – a vibrant hub with workshops, gardens, a canteen, and programs offered by the Montag Foundation and the Neue Stadtgärtnerei initiative. Care facilities and a café complement this communal enter. The residential buildings follow the north-south orientation of the existing layout. The timber frame construction allows for flexible layouts and supports diverse living concepts. Shared outdoor spaces encourage neighborhood interaction.
    A green belt with wild zones, large trees, and seedbeds links the neighborhood to the landscape, fosters biodiversity, and invites exploration along an adventure trail.

    in progress
    2025

  • Model Quarter 1, Münster

    The design is based on the historical elements of Münster's cultural landscape and incorporates them into the spatial concept. Starting from the waterway, a carefully configured open space framework of landscape and park areas with site-specific focal points and functions structures the space and forms the basis for an attractive and future-proof model district. A combination of a high mix of uses for revitalization and open-use structures for flexible development
    forms the structural backbone of an adaptable and sustainable urban quarter. New ideas of living, sharing and working together will become a living reality here.


    The open space concept pursues a careful interlocking of landscape and urban development, in which the natural topography and existing biotope structures are integrated into the urban development. Starting from the waterway, the landscape flows through the entire design area and connects the new buildings with their surroundings. This creates a harmonious interplay between open cultural landscape, urban life and natural design. The focus here is on the use of rainwater, which is integrated into the open spaces not only functionally but also in terms of design.
    The mobility concept is based on the promotion of eco-mobility with a clear focus on public transport, cycling and walking and thus contributes to reducing emissions, increasing quality of life and climate-resilient development of the
    neighborhood.

    Idea
    2025

  • Jointly Together - Daycare Center, Rosenthal-Schwicheldt

    Expand sensitively
    SeThe design for the extension and renovation of the daycare center in Rosenthal-Schwicheldt is a careful continuation of the existing building. Characteristic elements such as the asymmetrical pitched roof and the staggered building structures are incorporated and developed further. Three new 'group houses' fit as independent volumes into a small-scale, village-like ensemble - lively, manageable and scaled to the perception of children.

    Connecting in-between
    A central corridor zone stretches between the existing and new buildings, which not only provides access but also connects: Places of arrival, meeting and community are created here - with a common center as a parents' café and children's library, play zones and glimpses into the kitchen. Everyday routes become experiences, the sequence of rooms is varied but clearly structured.

    Integrating open space qualities
    Outside, the characteristic trees will be preserved and become part of a climate-adapted garden that combines shade, retreats and play areas. The new building is being constructed using sustainable timber frame construction. Geothermal energy, photovoltaics and the use of ecological materials contribute to the daycare center's energy efficiency and sustainability.

    (Re-)structuring
    A clearly structured construction process in three phases allows the facility to continue operating - while at the same time making the construction process visible and understandable for the children.

    in progress
    2025

  • Wild River Park, Prishtina

    Together with BOOM Landscape and in close collaboration with the Municipality of Prishtina, we're using Nature-Based Solutions to tackle urban flooding in Kosovo's capital. The project focuses on an 11-hectare vacant site on Prishtina's
    northern edge. Here flows the Prishtina River, the only visible stretch within the city before it disappears underground. Until the late 1940s, Prishtina sat between two rivers: the Vellusha and the Prishtina. In the 1950s–70s, these rivers
    were buried, and by the 1980s, Prishtina had no visible rivers. This site is the last open stretch—a rare glimpse of the city's natural heritage.

    Today, the area faces challenges: illegal dumping, flooding, and a lack of public spaces and infrastructure. Our role has been to support the municipality in defining the project scope, designing a concept masterplan, and assessing
    feasibility.

    Our vision? To transform this neglected land into the Wild Botanical River Park—a resilient, multifunctional landscape that restores natural water flows, reduces flood risks, and revitalizes biodiversity. A new bypass channel will guide clean
    water through the park, supported by wetlands and native plants that filter runoff and improve water quality. More than flood control, this project reconnects Prishtina to nature. It creates a green-blue corridor linking neighborhoods, offering
    space to relax and explore.

    The park is a living laboratory, using native plants to clean air, water, and soil while supporting research and education. The Wild River Park creates a vibrant ecological gateway—a bold step toward a greener, healthier, and more resilient
    Prishtina.

    Idea
    2025

  • Setex Areal, Greven

    The proposed neighbourhood combines compact urban living with generous landscape access. Two distinct spatial characters define the overall structure:


    1. Ems-Karree, an urban block structure anchored by a central neighbourhood square, providing space for local amenities, working and community uses.


    2. Ems-Gärten, a residential area of green courtyards and open structures with a direct link to the restored Ems river landscape.


    A public axis connects the main road to the southern riverside. This spine creates a coherent sequence of urban spaces and green corridors, ending in the Deichterrasse – a central public landscape element with promenade, playground and open lawn.
    The urban figure responds to topography and noise with a robust perimeter edge towards the Münsterdamm and a gradual opening towards the Ems floodplain. Different housing typologies and compact building forms allow for a mix of uses and flexible living models.
    The open space concept merges urban squares, shared courtyards and riverside landscape into a continuous network. The Ems cycle path links the neighbourhood to regional routes and reinforces the experience of nature as part of everyday life.

    Idea
    2025

  • Butterflycampus primary school, Bad Essen

    The new primary school with 2-court sports hall combines high architectural quality with clear functional structures and a sustainable concept that promotes long-term education and community.


    4 buildings - 4 wings:
    The school uses are divided into four clearly structured buildings, which are arranged along the common centre. The public areas - sports hall, music school and community library are located in the north and open up towards the town.


    Centrality:
    The 'Common Centre' forms the heart of the school and combines communal and external
    uses into a harmonious overall structure. It links the open spaces and creates a flowing transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.


    Connections to all sides:
    The central axis links the school in all directions. Side entrances integrate between the buildings on the ground floor and create small, informal passages. At the same time, separate entrances provide access to independent utilisation units.


    Sustainable learning houses:
    In accordance with the "house within a house" principle, the classes and differentiation rooms in the new self-sufficient learning houses are organised around an educational centre. Concentration,ncommunication and play find the right space here.

    Idea
    2025

  • Emil on the move, Musikzentrum Hanover

    Hanover's Vahrenwald district is on the move. The development of the previously isolated area around the Musikzentrum and the reconnection with its surroundings offer the opportunity to act as a catalyst for sustainable neighbourhood development in the surrounding and beyond - as an exciting productive quarter for cultural industries and urban production, as a green corridor that connects and improves the urban climate and as an open, inviting urban space for play, sport and exercise, especially for children and young people.

    In terms of urban space, the neighbourhood has two central qualities. On one side, the urban space is characterised by the typical 'Vahrenwald block' - clearly structured spaces, characterised by residential use and protected greenery in the inner courtyards, but also a lack of public green, recreational and play areas. On the other side, the railway line borders the neighbourhood - a strong barrier effect, noise pollution, but also biotope structures worthy of protection and plenty of space for previously underrepresented uses and new ideas.

    A targeted opening towards the neighbourhood and a diverse mix of uses will turn the site into an inclusive meeting place that combines commerce, housing, culture, education and social participation. Low-threshold cultural and leisure activities not only promote creativity and equal opportunities, but also strengthen the residents' sense of belonging. By reflecting on different planning scenarios, an overall concept was developed that focuses on resilient, phased urban development, utilises the potential of the existing buildings and anticipates the dynamics of the local cultural scene.

    completed
    2025

  • Intergrated Tourism Masterplan for Dushanbe

    The overall objective of the assignment is to develop a Tourism Master Plan for the Tourism Development Area (TDA) of Dushanbe and surrounding areas that is seamlessly integrated with plans for national, regional, and urban development, including relevant legal and regulatory requirements, sociocultural and environmental safeguards, financing needs and modalities, and assessment of economic viability of proposed investments along with more detailed pre-feasibility studies on the highest-priority individual projects. To achieve the overall objective, the following specific objectives are established:

    1. Conduct a comprehensive Strategic Analysis for tourism development in Dushanbe, including tourism demand and marketing mix fundamentals of tourism clusters, supporting factors and resources for destination competitiveness and sustainability, infrastructure and urban services in tourism clusters, regulatory/planning framework, sociocultural and environmental impacts.

    2. Develop a Tourism Master Plan for Dushanbe based on its key success factors as international destination, defining strategic framework, spatial tourism planning, a governance structure for tourism development, high-level development plans in critical components of tourism competitiveness and sustainability, sociocultural and environmental safeguards, and investment plan with the prioritization of the proposed projects.

    3. Prepare Concept Papers for the highest priority investment projects, including description, rationale, scope, and expected impacts.

    completed
    2024

  • Meidline, Vienna

    Our design proposal for a pedestrian bridge competition in Meidling, Vienna, transforms the district by combining urban design, nature, and community. The task was to link the new security center development, with 4,000 employees located north of the highway and train tracks, to the tram station in Meidling to the south.

    Instead of simply building a linear connection, we envisioned the bridge as a floating public space that reclaims underutilized infrastructure. Spanning roads and railways, the design connects existing parks, creating a cohesive green corridor. At its heart is an elevated public square- a vibrant space featuring green areas, a nature-inspired playground, a sports zone, and a café with views of Vienna.

    This „hijacking infrastructure" approach reimagines the site not as a gap to bridge but as an opportunity to enhance engagement, recreation, and ecological richness in the surroundings. The design incorporates native trees, water-permeable surfaces, and rainwater management to improve its environmental footprint. Parks like Theodor-Körner-Park and Kasernenpark are unified under the MeidLine vision, offering complementary activities while enhancing space for greenery and biodiversity.

    A participatory development process ensures the local community helps shape the final space, which could host events, markets, and performances. By prioritizing green infrastructure and flexible urban design, the MeidLine not only connects but revitalizes. This project demonstrates how underutilized infrastructure can catalyze social cohesion and environmental restoration, creating a greener, more dynamic future for rapidly growing cities like Vienna.

    Renders by: The Big Picture

    Idea
    2024

  • Roofscapes Bremen, Bremen

    As part of the Centrum Bremen 2030+ strategy, the city of Bremen has recognized the potential of rooftops for the transformation of the city centre and has taken initial measures to implement them. The action plan for roofscapes in Centrum Bremen offers new perspectives for the innovative use of roofs. Private and public owners of retail and office properties and parking garages were supported in identifying the potential of their roofs.

    The planned conversion of roof areas is intended to create new spaces for people and nature and revitalize the city centre. Possible uses include social meeting places, cultural and gastronomic offerings, urban food production, the promotion of biodiversity, the improvement of the microclimate and energy production. Pilot projects were to be implemented after examining the structural, constructional and legal requirements and supported by funding of the federal ZIZ program.

    However, the project revealed that implementation was made considerably more difficult by structural, building law and economic challenges. Although many owners were open-minded and the urban planning conditions were favorable, funding conditions and structural conditions often did not match. Nevertheless, the concept provides important insights into the transformation of the real estate portfolio and shows that realistic, long-term approaches are necessary in order to achieve sustainable and future-oriented development.

    The documentation of the concept of action you will find here.
    The roof catalogue you will find here.

    completed
    2023-2024

  • Green Forum, Munich

    The area in Munich's north is shaped by a tension between agricultural use and recreational activities. To resolve conflicts among stakeholders, a „green forum" is proposed – a negotiation space addressing topics such as social inclusion, local identity, ecological diversity, and sustainable development. The plan aims to preserve open spaces while creating new neighborhoods that integrate seamlessly into the landscape and meet urban and ecological requirements.

    Three potential development areas emerge: two urban quarters north of Feldmoching and east of Ludwigsfeld, and a green-blue quarter north of Fasanerie. Feldmoching-North offers a mixed-use concept framed by a noise protection forest and commercial spaces. Ludwigsfeld-East will feature a balanced housing mix, communal living options, and noise mitigation through commercial zones. The Fasanerie quarter focuses on an open, landscape-oriented design with retention areas. Green neighborhood zones in all developments connect existing areas with new ones, creating meeting points and fostering community. A mix of social offerings, communal housing, and businesses promotes vibrant, resilient neighborhoods.

    Mobility is enhanced through improved public transport (tram extensions and express buses), new cycling and pedestrian paths, as well as car and bike-sharing. The goal is a structure that enables short distances and minimizes individual motorized traffic. This concept combines sustainable urban development with the unique characteristics of the landscape, creating a future-proof area.

    in progress
    2024

  • Traveller and the Olive Grove, Qeparo

    With its amazing food, its multitude of untouched nature and its rich ancient history Albania deserves a much broader public that comes to visit, than the 'off the beaten track tourist'. International tourism is a sector in constant development: More and more travellers are looking for authentic experiences which enrich them as individuals and also do something good for the country they are visiting.

    Sustainable tourism can provide these experiences through unique learning experiences directly tied to a country's people and culture. Having this in mind the Dutch Embassy supported the cooperation of Cityförster with MVO Nederland and partners, to work on an inspiring concept for sustainable tourism in Albania, combining it with agriculture. The goal was to strengthen one destination by a multi-stakeholder approach to create a better place to live and visit. After comprehensive analyses Qeparo, an old village along the coastline of Albania has been chosen as a concrete area and in March 2016 a one-week workshop consisting of field visits, interviews with local entrepreneurs and design and business planning sessions with entrepreneurs on agriculture, hospitality, tourism services, urban planning and product design was organized. It resulted in potential projects, business cases and future scenarios for Qeparo. The project is currently being prepared for follow-up, up-scaling and replication.

    You can find the online version of the report here.

    in progress
    2016

  • Neighbourhood Island Heiterblick, Leipzig

    Large-scale networked, small-scale mixed and circularly organised - this is how we envisage the future urban expansion of the growing city of Leipzig. The landscape and urban space of Heiterblick-Süd is characterised by typologically very different settlement clusters within an open space shaped by woodland and agriculture. The design takes up this existing structure and supplements it with another compact and mixed neighbourhood embedded in a flowing and interconnected landscape - the neighbourhood island Heiterblick.


    The landscape of the Paunsdorfer Bogen is continued both to the north and south and linked with the forest and field areas to the east of the motorway. The compact neighbourhood contour folds inwards and creates green fingers that act as climate corridors and ensure effective air exchange within the neighbourhood. This creates a total of five clusters that overlap in the centre and form a bundled, central district hub with a wide variety of uses. In addition to the common centre, five green squares will create a hub and meeting points for the various neighbourhoods. These will have clear addresses and different characters. The individual neighbourhoods each have their own mix of different residential building typologies, while the centre of the district is characterised by a vertical mix of uses and public ground floor zones. The focus here is on communal and sufficient forms of living.

    completed
    2024

  • ONI Tower, Tirana

    ONI is located adjacent to Tirana's Pazari i Ri (New Bazaar), in the heart of the old town and close to Kokonozi Mosque and the iconic Skanderberg Square. Pazari i Ri, a historically significant market, recently underwent a significant transformation to include a dynamic center for shopping, dining, and cultural activities. ONI continues that transformation.

    Rather than creating a closed and isolated tower, our design's extroverted facades are open to the surrounding streets. This welcoming attitude reflects the nature of the neighborhood, which is characterized by commerce, socializing and enjoyment of urban life. By embracing and responding to this context, the plinth works to foster a sense of community and connection, promoting interaction and engagement among residents and the city.

    Above the commercial plinth rises a striking residential tower which ingeniously combines apartments and penthouses. Playful setbacks transform the facade shape, reducing the perception of mass and creating an elegant silhouette which echoes and complements its surroundings. Meanwhile the relationship between the residential spaces and their commercial neighbors adds an exciting dimension, fostering a vibrant community atmosphere and creating opportunities for social interaction and commerce.

    This forward-thinking design concept not only enhances the functionality of the building but also contributes to the overall urban fabric and residents' quality of life, enriching the surrounding neighborhood and adding a new hotspot to this lively neighborhood.

    under construction