Living in the centre, ‘Bot Hannes’ – 2nd Prize
The concept is based on the fundamental decision to retain the original building as an identifying element. Well placed and valuable in terms of local architecture, it forms a charming and emotionally charged prelude to the new neighbourhood development as an ‘anchor building’. Two new buildings with gabled roofs and cross gables adopt the historical rhythm of the characteristic roofscape, respect the historical context, follow the local building typology and complement the existing situation as loosely placed solitary volumes and fitting pieces, whose deliberate alignment with the contour lines develops staggered buildings (instead of parallel buildings) along Eggstrasse. The slight fanning out integrates the surrounding existing structures, including the main building, into the structural system. The precise positioning with a slight twist of the new buildings seeks balance in the existing neighbourhood, it creates maximum access to the outside and maximum permeability as well as clear and well-proportioned open spaces, good passageways with connections to existing path structures, a new path connection to the old town (Oberdorfstrasse) and a new centre with a shared open space situation through the participation of all existing and new buildings. In the area of Sonneggstrasse 4, the linear point development will be continued and supplemented with a third building as a replacement structure. Simple structures guarantee economic efficiency and optimal operational processes, while a compact organisation minimises the footprint, costs and distances.
Competition 2025 2nd prize
