FRANKFURT-BOCKENHEIM URBAN QUARTER
An identitary quarter in the “city without characteristics”
WRA I
In Europe, large housing developments have been evolving for decades. Strategies vary by time and place: from building insulation to living environment improvements to urban redevelopment programs. Yet these measures have not always led to the prevention of resident displacement and demolitions. After 2000, increased reflection followed, also after subsidy programs. Are there similar processes in Poland or is the structure different there? Germany offers positive experiences and recognized mistakes in modernization concepts that are instructive in dealing with the structural heritage of large housing estates. Poland is home to the largest proportion of European residents of large housing estates. After energy-efficient refurbishment, further steps need to be taken. But which ones? What will develop sustainably in large housing estates in 10, 20 or 30 years? Best strategies and procedures as well as differences and comparabilities between countries are of interest. Which developments can be implemented in the Polish market? What can the West learn from Poland?
K.S. CRACOVIA 100TH ANNIVERSARY HALL PARK
Built landscape
ENTENTE FLORALE
In cooperation with the local administration and the Schlossstraße management, we conducted workshops to develop the concept for the public space in the Schlossstraße neighborhood. The preparation for the participation in the federal competition “Entente Florale” included measures for environmental protection and nature conservation in populated areas, increasing the attractiveness of the residential and living environment, promoting trade and commerce through diverse and lively city centers as well as civic engagement and increasing the attractiveness for tourists. In the period from May to September 2011, a total of 60 projects were developed, including construction measures, civic engagement, educational events and public events that created partner collaborations. The realization of these projects covered the period from March to October 2012, as well as repeatedly in future years.
NEW THEATRE WARSAW
New Theater, Danzig
FOOTPRINT MAGDALENKA
Private garden
II. REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE EWE
Within the framework of the II Regional Conference of EWE in the Lubusz region, which deals with “Energy Efficiency Solutions for Private Households”, our office participated in the “Workshop EWE” in October 2011. In cooperation with the client EWE energia sp. z o.o. and the Young Polish International Network (YPIN) we conducted expert presentations on “Green Architecture”. In Zielona Góra, Poland, we gave presentations on various key topics. These included the challenges of urban densification, effective stormwater management methods, and energy conservation strategies. We also shed light on the concept of the “Plus Energy House,” where buildings produce energy instead of just consuming it. During the workshop, we shared international experiences and transferred findings to the Polish context. We emphasized potentials and solutions for energy efficiency and focused on realistic approaches.
ONE GARDEN – FOUR GARDERNS
Private garden
RADIO AND TELEVISION DEPARTMENT
New headquarters of Krzysztof Kieslowski Silesian University Katowice
THEATRE SQUARE AND SENATORSKASTREET
Public space