Connect 45 – Neighbourhood formation

This is also how the »Edible City« approach is pursued: fruit trees, berry bushes, bee pastures and herb plantings, as well as areas for urban gardening, find their place in the neighbourhood and create a connection between the residents and the environment.

The two entrance squares on Sohnstraße act as a link between the new quarter and the surrounding area, they lead into the new quarter and also enrich the surrounding district. In combination with residential development, complementary uses and high-quality open spaces, the identity-creating overall concept envisages an innovative, sustainable and future-proof quarter that complements the existing residential location in a high-quality way.

In Düsseldorf’s Zooviertel, the former high-rise building of the Oberpostdirektion still dominates the area on Sohnstraße.
According to our design, a mixed, livable residential district was to be created here. The question of what will happen to the existing stock is exciting. We not only see the imposing building as a source of identity, but also see the resources that have been used here.​ For this reason, the existing building is integrated into the urban development concept in our design in the interests of sustainability. A breakthrough and greening ensure a harmonious integration and landmarks.

Open spaces and neighbourhood squares, together with the green concept, support a communication-promoting district with a high quality of life.

This is also how the »Edible City« approach is pursued: fruit trees, berry bushes, bee pastures and herb plantings, as well as areas for urban gardening, find their place in the neighbourhood and create a connection between the residents and the environment.

The two entrance squares on Sohnstraße act as a link between the new quarter and the surrounding area, they lead into the new quarter and also enrich the surrounding district. In combination with residential development, complementary uses and high-quality open spaces, the identity-creating overall concept envisages an innovative, sustainable and future-proof quarter that complements the existing residential location in a high-quality way.