At the heart of the district is the “Werkpark”: a generous green space running along the north-south axis, that serves as both a a spatial and social backbone. A network of squares and alleys, together with sensitively reused historic buildings, fosters a strong sense of identity. Three key building blocks define the layout:

• Block I integrates flexible workspaces, housing, a daycare, a hotel, and a high-rise landmark.
• Block II reuses existing structures, anchored by the “Hall for All” – a venue for education, culture, and community. 
• Block III offers local services and small-scale offices, complemented by green rooftop terraces.

With vibrant ground floors, quiet retreats, and varied building heights, the design responds to the complex demands of urban life while reflecting local character.

The Werkpark forms the landscape backbone, linking all parts of the quarter. It functions as a public space for gathering, play, recreation, and climate adaptation, enabled by integrated blue-green infrastructure. Sculpted topographies, retention basins, and resilient vegetation enhance biodiversity, provide cooling, and improve livability.

Additional features include a plaza with water elements, an elevated Rhine promenade with views of the Kultushafen, gardens, intimate courtyards, and green rooftops. Inspired by the English garden’s “ha-ha” principle, gentle slopes create openness and flowing spatial transitions. All outdoor areas are car-free, enabling high-quality public and private realms. Diversity and identity emerge through contrast: between new and old, built and green, open and enclosed.

Designed as an ecological model, the district integrates sustainability across environmental, economic, and social dimensions. It targets a climate-resilient, low-carbon built environment. New buildings follow cradle-to-cradle principles, using separable, recyclable materials within closed-loop cycles.

Where possible, existing structures are preserved and upgraded with features such as PV facades and green walls. The energy strategy combines passive design, renewables, and green technologies. Strategic noise protection – through smart zoning, buffers, and sound-absorbing facades – ensures a quiet inner quarter. Compact layouts, prefabrication, and lifecycle-oriented planning deliver efficiency without compromising quality.