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.