• Urban planning concept
  • Seelze, Deutschland
  • GES Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft Seelze mbH
  • 21ha, 700 WE
  • Idea
  • 2033-SSS
  • framework plan, detailed plans, urban design
  • Lena Lauermann, Imke Hullmann
  • Planergruppe Oberhausen

Seelze South, Landschaf(f)t Stadt, Seelze

Seelze Süd is characterized by strong references to open and clearly defined urban spaces. The quarter, which has been sustainably developed on the background of the climate crisis and resource scarcity, mediates between the existing settlement structure, trimodal western traffic axis, and open landscape. One of the outstanding features: 80% of the building blocks have a direct view on fields, forests, or areas of high quality in terms of nature conservation.

In an exciting contrast to the wide landscape, the urban center stands as a mediating element to the existing settlement structure and as an entrance to the quarter. In direct contact with the water, there is a quarter square, retail, a health and a daycare center, a playground, co-working spaces, and student and assisted living.

Development
A settlement structure that is closely interlinked with the landscape is central to the new quarter. The building structure is consistently aligned with the open landscape and thus pulls it deep into the inside. In order to conserve the valuable resource soil, the areas to be built on are kept small and provided with a relatively high density. Economic development is thus guaranteed. If the roof surfaces are not used as terraces or gardens, they are used to generate energy and are intensely greened to promote biodiversity, microclimate, and rainwater retention.

Free spaces
Three large landscape pockets are programmed in a variety of ways: from an idyllic butterfly meadow to a small lake with a sandy beach to a BMX track, there is nothing left to be desired. At the entrance, there is also the important quarter square as a meeting point.

Noise protection
In order to provide protection from the 65 dB (A) expected in the north-eastern area at night, a largely closed development is used in the north and east. The chosen U-shape enables the creation of well-protected inner courtyards, which are intended for outdoor living areas. In addition, the general arrangement of the buildings enables additional noise shielding.

  • Urban planning concept
  • Seelze, Deutschland
  • GES Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft Seelze mbH
  • 21ha, 700 WE
  • Idea
  • 2033-SSS
  • framework plan, detailed plans, urban design
  • Lena Lauermann, Imke Hullmann
  • Planergruppe Oberhausen