In contrast to the adjacent housing estate to the east, the new Deiker Höfe buildings maintain a modest height of only three to four stories high. They respond to the established neighborhood with its old trees, intending to preserve and incorporate them into the new development. The choice of materials plays a pivotal role in this integration: wood and clinker brick reference the Lower Rhine courtyard typology and emanate a warm atmosphere, while concrete elements and light metal cladding set accents in the facade. To the south, a lively square is taking shape, opening to the adjacent Deikerstrasse neighborhood. With retail, daycare, and restaurants, it can become a vibrant focal point for this diverse community, and with its service point and mobility station, draw in residents from the surrounding neighborhoods.

The second square of this new quarter, located to the north, is mainly defined by the existing green corridor of lush, mature trees and children’s playgrounds, providing homes for families along with spaces for offices and dining. Here, townhouses with private gardens are being erected, linked by an internal staircase across three floors that provides direct access to the underground parking facility. Currently featuring 640 spaces below grade, this parking solution frees the above-ground area from congestion from parked vehicles. With Deiker Höfe, we aim to demonstrate how the 21st-century European city can evolve for the better – into a multifaceted coexistence that does not overwhelm existing neighborhoods but thoughtfully develops them by recognizing and respecting residents, considering their wishes and needs.