New Residential Quarter in Munich-Neuperlach
A permeable perimeter block structure forms the fundamental urban framework. The degree of openness and fragmentation, combined with a differentiated height strategy, allows the design to respond appropriately to the heterogeneous surroundings.
Towards adjacent noise-generating uses, the blocks form a more closed edge, while opening towards the central shared public space, the Quartiersgasse, and the existing fine-grained residential fabric in the north, integrating seamlessly into the spatial context.
This permeable structure creates a clear hierarchy of public and private outdoor spaces, ranging from private and semi-private green courtyards directly associated with residential units, to the Quartiersgasse as the central public spine, and further to the neighborhood square with a community hub located along the tree-lined embankment in the north.
At the same time, the open block edges accommodate a variety of building typologies within a coherent urban framework. Apartment buildings, townhouses, penthouses, and maisonette units provide a diverse mix of dwelling sizes and forms, including both rental and owner-occupied housing.
Active ground-floor uses such as retail, small offices, and social facilities activate the surrounding public realm and contribute to a vibrant urban environment. The concept establishes the typological foundation for a dense mixed-use district that supports the integration of living, working, and leisure.