New Residential Quarter in Munich-Neuperlach
A permeable perimeter block structure forms the fundamental urban framework. The degree of openness and fragmentation, together 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. In contrast, they open up towards the central shared public space—the Quartiersgasse—and towards the existing fine-grained residential fabric in the north, integrating seamlessly into the spatial context.
This permeable block structure enables a clear zoning of the neighborhood into legible public and private outdoor spaces: from private and semi-private green courtyards directly assigned to residential units, to the Quartiersgasse as the central public spine, and further to the large neighborhood square with a community hub, located along the tree-lined embankment in the north.
At the same time, the openness of the block edges allows for the integration of diverse building typologies within a coherent urban structure. A variety of housing types—primarily apartment buildings, but also townhouses, penthouses, and maisonette units—create a rich mix of dwelling sizes and forms, including both rental and owner-occupied housing.
Along the block edges, active ground-floor uses such as retail, small offices, and social or individual functions animate the adjacent urban spaces. The concept thus establishes the typological foundation for a dense, inner-city mixed-use district, supporting the coexistence of living, working, and leisure.