the new Kollerhof
Gersthofen

With an urban density of 1.2—which will likely prove to be a pioneering benchmark—the building mass develops from the west along Kirchstraße, gently rising from three to five stories, marking the corner at the square, and then descending again in the same rhythm. Nevertheless, all parts are aligned with the scale and character of the surrounding neighborhood, continuing to evolve it with care. The podium is occupied by publicly accessible uses, with residential functions developed above.

A differentiated spatial sequence emerges: from the entrance courtyard with its bus stop to the neighborhood/access courtyard—with all entrances (neighborhood garage, social center, multipurpose room, residential front and courtyard buildings)—then through the slightly elevated residential courtyard featuring a loggia atrium, and finally to the topographically differentiated play courtyard (see axonometry). The neighborhood courtyard is distinguished by its historic paving, the long building wall (incorporating the natural ventilation of the neighborhood garage), and the shade-giving building tree. From here, one can also access the urban gardening area located on the upper floor for tenants, which—in addition to the greening of all roof surfaces—makes a valuable contribution not only to social life but also to a favorable microclimate and sustainability (compensating for sealed surfaces and reducing heat and water loads).