The essence of the location, with its historical layers and special architectural features, forms the basis of the design concept. A defining characteristic of the "Westend", a late 19th-century working-class district in the process of transformation, is the dense juxtaposition of residential and commercial areas as well as the many preserved old buildings in perimeter block development hat still shape the area today.

Overlapping uses – creating added value

Flexible, overlapping uses of living and work have been created to combine personal requirements and life phases with the individual need for community. The compact layouts offer high-quality living. Multifunctional rooms can be added to the flats according to context.

Flowing spaces and overlapping uses – courtyard-facing living amid greenery, street-facing urban living, and residentially linked public functions on the ground floor—give the building its versatility. The inviting entrance area, its atmosphere being shaped by the combination of housing, gastronomy and communal space, serves multiple functions, creating significant added value for both residents and the neighbourhood.

From the neighbourhood – for the neighbourhood and the city

The gaps in the perimeter development, prominent from an urban planning point of view, are integrated as passageways, opening up the outdoor spaces to the public and providing access to both the inner courtyard and to the flats. Additionally, the roof areas feature a freely accessible rooftop garden atop the courtyard building.

Rethinking mobility

The building concept is reinforced by the planned mobility concept proposing a parking space ratio of 0.5. The first basement level provides parking for residents and guests, car-sharing spaces, and ample parking spaces for bicycles. The underground car park's geometry prioritises maximum tree protection and attempts to minimise excavation and use of materials for the construction of the new substructure. In addition to the necessary areas for household waste and access to the underground car park, the ground floor of the townhouse, which is used exclusively by the public and is free of residential uses, will also have bike-sharing areas for cargo bikes and pedelecs, a bicycle repair workshop and service areas for parcel delivery services.