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Communal living with a private flair
The two 10-family houses in the Kalte Leite development area in Laineck, Bayreuth, are a prime example of well thought-out residential architecture in harmony with ecological standards. Taking into account the KfW 55 standard, they offer energy-efficient living and stand for a sustainable way of life. One half of the complex is characterized by an integrated underground car park, while the other contains the central heating system for both buildings, which not only ensures cost-effectiveness but also underlines the sustainability of the project.
The façade of each house has projections and recesses that give the balconies increased privacy. This design feature ensures that residents can enjoy their own outdoor space without views from neighboring balconies. The balcony railings made of anthracite-colored perforated sheet metal complement the modern aesthetics and contribute to the light but robust appearance.
The façade design, with its geometric offsets and dark color accents, offers not only visual appeal but also a functional dimension, giving residents an added sense of privacy and exclusivity. Large windows maximize the use of daylight and offer residents a bright and pleasant living atmosphere.
The external appearance is complemented by carefully landscaped green areas that enrich the urban environment with a touch of nature. Overall, these residential buildings embody a harmonious combination of private living comfort, communal living and environmentally conscious construction.
Challenges and solutions
Challenges:
Double-sided road access: The property is located between two streets with different levels, which affects both the access and the design of the building entrances.
Height difference: The height difference between the two adjoining streets required well thought-out planning to ensure that the buildings were harmoniously integrated into the existing terrain.
Floor area ratio (GFZ): A low GFZ in the development plan limited the possible building density and demanded creative solutions.
Clearance areas: The required distances to the property boundaries and neighboring buildings restricted the buildability of the property.
Privacy: The aim was to find a design that would create private retreats for the individual residential units.
Integration of an underground parking garage: The topographical conditions made the planning of an underground parking garage difficult, particularly with regard to access and integration into the overall concept.
Solutions:
Accessibility of the plot: The plot was designed so that it can be reached by car from both sides of the road, which offers a flexible access solution for residents.
Use of the excavated material: The excavated material from the basement construction was used to fill the plot on the higher side and thus create a garage courtyard. This not only saved costs, but was also an environmentally conscious and sustainable measure.
Disabled parking spaces: Disabled parking spaces have been created on the lower side, near the building entrances, to increase accessibility, especially as the route from the garage courtyard to the entrance requires climbing stairs.
Optimization of the clearance areas: By slightly offsetting the houses in relation to each other and using projections and recesses in the façades, the legal distance requirements were met. These design elements not only improved compliance with the clearance areas, but also promoted privacy on the balconies.
Tricky GFZ utilization: The problem of the low GFZ was solved by a planning trick in which the top floor was not included in the calculation of the GFZ. This made it possible to create additional living space and thus maximize the project’s profit.
