“Esplanade“ is the name of the newly established city park on the former area of a gas plant that introduces an unusual grand scale to Biel / Part East togeth-er with Part West create the northern extend of the park / Both are multi-piece city block figures that complete the neighborhood and close it toward the park / The 7 storey, rhythmic facade with an arcade along its entire length of 300 m create a sort of a „baroque shield“ that communicates between the dimension of the park and the northern part of the city.
Commission: competition, 1st prize
Realization: 2016–2018
Client: private
Program: 160 apartments, retail, offices