Blaue Blume
Sustainable and Community-Oriented Living
  • Location
    Meerbusch-Lank
  • Project
    Neubau eines Wohnviertels
  • Procedure
    Wettbewerb, 1. Preis, 2025
  • Awarding authority
    GWG Kreis Viersen AG
  • Architects of record
    Caspar Schmitz-Morkramer, Dr. Manuel Bäumler
  • Cooperation
    Schellenberg + Bäumler Architekten
  • Pictograms, plans
    caspar., Schellenberg + Bäumler Architekten
  • Visualization
    Schellenberg + Bäumler Architekten, Paul Trakies

The “Blaue Blume” cooperative quarter on Eichendorffstraße in Meerbusch-Lank is being transformed into a forward-looking residential neighborhood based on our winning design in collaboration with Schellenberg + Bäumler Architekten, which received first prize in the competition. The project focuses on creating a sustainable living environment with a communal, economic, and ecological orientation. Its proximity to the park and Latumer See, along with walking access to the Langenbruchbach, offers a high recreational value. At the same time, regional and national transport links via Uerdinger Straße ensure excellent connectivity. Three core principles guided our design: 1. Ensuring a high level of economic efficiency without overdeveloping the site or compromising its scale. 2. Preserving the character-defining mature trees as a key element of the neighborhood’s identity. 3. Promoting inclusive mobility while creating a car-free, noise-protected environment.

Green Living

The neighborhood offers a diverse housing mix tailored to an intergenerational community. Alongside barrier-free apartments ranging from one to five bedrooms, the development includes shared housing, EOF-subsidized units, and family-friendly homes. Intergenerational and senior housing, as well as an integrated daycare center, contribute to a lively and inclusive community. Terraced and semi-detached houses round out the residential offering. A clear separation between private and public spaces provides residents with peaceful retreats. The wood-hybrid residential buildings are arranged to frame the neighborhood’s green inner courtyard, forming a harmonious architectural ensemble. Overall, the neighborhood embodies sustainable living with a strong, distinctive identity that fosters social diversity and cohesion.

Conscious Use of Resources

At the heart of the quarter lies a central green space designed as a place for community interaction. All ground-floor apartments feature green areas, thanks to open balconies and garden galleries. The neighborhood garage includes e-charging stations, car and cargo bike sharing, and extensive bicycle parking. Its roof houses urban gardening areas and a shared community terrace. In addition to preserving the entire existing tree population, new native and climate-resilient species are planted in accordance with the city’s “future species list.” The sustainable design emphasizes conscious resource management: retention areas, tree coverage, and permeable ground surfaces work together to form an integrated stormwater management system based on the sponge city principle. Photovoltaic systems and geothermal heat pumps supply energy to the neighborhood. South- and west-facing apartments provide ample natural light, while exterior access balconies (“Laubengänge”) offer noise protection from the street. These “green walls” also provide a cooling effect in summer and contribute to a pleasant microclimate.

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