In the middle of an inner-city block development from the 1980s lies a parking garage that was built in 1962 and, due to its recessed position from the row of houses, its size, and its unattractive architecture, has for years been a significant disruption to the urban fabric at this location. The design proposes a slender structure that is located in front of the parking garage while maintaining the required building distances. It takes up the line and height of the buildings to the west and extends them approximately to the middle of the open space. Access
to the parking garage remains unobstructed and it can continue to be used without restriction. To further enhance the property, the parking garage will be given a new façade.Commercial use is proposed for the ground floor of the new building, which will complement the adjacent shops and restaurants and contribute to revitalizing the neighborhood. The upper floors will be used for residential purposes. To reduce construction costs, a module was developed that can be multiplied horizontally and vertically. The module has been slightly modified for the apartment in the attic. If necessary, modules located above each other can be connected via an internal staircase to double the living space.
This makes the building flexible in use and allows for the development of a heterogeneous tenant structure, from singles to families of four.