KirchbergThe European District North

group 2 strategy

group 2 existing functions in the area

Problems: -people don’t go outside –WHY? -unpleasant streets –too wide -not enough functions for

pedestrians -scale- too big -not sufficient density -too formal -impersonal -segregation of functions -autonomous buildings -public transport- why is not used more? -people commute

Main intention/purpose: People to use the outside space!

Ways to achieve it: -new functions -make the scale more human -make a network of attractions -make better connections

Place where we want to intervene: The European District North

group 2 how we started

-implementing new functions with public use (possibilities): - network: -> one unit has it all / -> divided functions /

- boulevard -> concentration of public functions

on the main boulevard

group 2 strategy_posibilities

Network of attractions

+ strategic points for each function

+flexible grid

-too spread-> not a visible connection between them

group 2 analyzing different options_ location 1

“Emergency unit” =one unit building equipped with everything that is needed

+ quicker implementation

+ doesn’t intervene in the structure of exiting buildings

- usually functions for a short period of time

- may not respond to each zone’s specific need

- not flexible

- also enclosed

group 2 analyzing different options_ unit 1

Divided functions = each unit has its specific function

+ more flexibility

+ responds to each zone’s specific need

group 2 analyzing different options_ unit 2

Main boulevard with concentration of attractions on the Rue de Fort Niedergruenewald

+ concentration of functions

+ lively atmosphere on the street

+ reminds of the shopping streets in the old city center

- still remain places that are left empty

- functions that need more intimacy may not fit

group 2 analyzing different options_ location 2

Network + Boulevard + divided functions

+ strategic points for each function

+more flexibility

+ responds to each zone’s specific need

+ concentration of functions

+ lively atmosphere on the street

+ reminds of the shopping streets in the old city center

+ squares for big scale

manifestations

group 2 final strategy

Activities to make the places more lively_ 7/7_ 24/24

group 2 24 hours schedule

Distances

group 2 finding the key points

->average walking speed: 6.9km/h => 1min = 115m => 2,5min = 287,5m

Movement

group 2 finding the key points

-possible routes for:-Young People -Workers-Families-Tourists

3D Model

Pins:

FoodLeisureCommercialCulturePermanent zone

Wires:

Young People

Workers Families

Tourists

group 2 first try to place the new functions