Multi-Family Residential Building

Innovative living concept in Borken

Characterized by two gable roofs, which intersect in some areas, and the two-storey extensions, which are characterized by their two roof terraces, this apartment building stands on an old residential street in Borken.

It is not only the bright brick and the spacious window fronts that create lightness, but the projections and recesses structure the apartment building.

A total of ten parties can be accommodated here in a balanced mix of apartments — from small single apartments to spacious penthouses.

The building has a basement and stationary traffic moves into the underground car park.

The project stands for a series of projects that have acquired single-family house properties in order to enable local densification in the center.

Thanks to the extensive green roof covering the underground garage ceiling and the bright materials on the façade, the building stands out from the surrounding residential buildings, which have traditionally used red brick as wall material.

Spacious corridors create a communication zone for residents and thus reinforce the sense of togetherness in the house. The housing mix creates the coexistence of different generations.

While the loss of the small single-family house was discussed in the neighborhood for a long time, the project has now received approval because, despite the number of apartments, it respects and continues the small-scale nature of the surrounding development.