The quarter, consisting of three apartment blocks and one kindergarten building, is part of the transformation of the former Mannheim Turley Barracks, whose army barracks date back to the German imperial period. The result is a modern district with an urban mix of diverse living spaces, innovative workspaces, communal use and neighborhood culture. The sandstone plinths and reddish brown plaster façades of the new architecture reference the history of the quarter. In combination with the three minimalist, impactful newbuilds, an urban ensemble is created that is grouped around an attractive, lively town square. Somewhat elevated, this place becomes the social centre for the residents and partitions the open spaces on the site. Its atmosphere is characterised by the architectural diversity of the buildings and the harmonious tension between old and new. In addition to the Kindergarten building, public use aspects also include a gallery and various office spaces.
Credits
Architecture
Max Dudler GmbH
Client
Wipfler Turley Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG
Year of completion
2021
Location
Mannheim, Germany
Total area
5.110 m2
Site area
3.669 m2
Photos
Stefan Müller
Project partners
E7 7 Architekten, 3König Architekten Ingenieure GbR, Bamberger Natursteinwerk Hermann Graser GmbH, Furche Geiger Zimmermann Tragwerksplaner GmbH