Gemeinnützige Baugenossenschaft Grünwald eG
"For us, cooperative living means living in a community where equal treatment, participation and co-creation are at the forefront."
Ralf Kern
"The starting point for the project was residential blocks from the 1950s, which no longer met today's standards and were to be replaced by new buildings. The office zillerplus prevailed in the competition partly because their design, with the arrangement of buildings and courtyards in the green space, created a small-town character that was more innovative and attractive than the 'square, practical, good' solutions. It is a great challenge, but also an art, to stick with this concept until its realisation. This requires creative imagination but also a sympathetic ear for the needs of the residents.
Another aspect is sound insulation. Here, zillerplus succeeded in blocking out the noise from the heavily trafficked streets surrounding the neighbourhood by cleverly positioning the buildings and the connecting noise barriers, which also integrate access areas and open spaces."
Heiko Hüttenrauch, Kay Baselt, Ralf Kern, Vorstände
Kerstin Bernauer, Geschäftsstellenleitung
Photo Florian Holzherr
Kay Baselt
"How can one construct a building that is both affordable and exudes a certain atmosphere? As a client, we expect an architectural firm to provide a concept that integrates the requirements while also being aesthetically pleasing. When I see children playing on the playground during the day and residents gathering in front of the houses to chat in the evening, then zillerplus has succeeded with the project 'Greenery that creates a neighbourhood'.
I am also proud of this project because we have managed to create a reflection of society. I like to use the beautiful metaphor that we have brought together young and old, families and singles, people with and without a migration background, the poor and the well-off, all under one roof. Where can you still find that today?"
Heiko Hüttenrauch
"Primarily, our goal is to provide affordable housing for our cooperative members. But we also think about our environment. In terms of energy, we are in the process of installing photovoltaic systems on the roofs and connecting some buildings to geothermal energy, to offer residents affordable and eco-friendly tenant power. When constructing the residential buildings, following the advice of zillerplus, we opted for a solid masonry wall of 48 cm and avoided insulation made from fossil raw materials, which would later have to be disposed of as hazardous waste. We focused on longevity when selecting construction materials, prioritizing residential quality. The decision to design the apartments and access areas to be barrier-free is also sustainable."