In early 2022, ehret+klein entrusted us with the task of designing a commercial building at Hohe Strasse 134-136. Situated on a prominent corner plot spanning 627 square meters, the new building will exemplify excellence in design, materiality, sustainability, and user comfort. From an urban planning perspective, the strategic placement of the property enables us to expand the public realm. With three fronts and no rear, the building stands as a green, visible entity meant to be experienced holistically. To facilitate this, a freely accessible external staircase guides visitors to the public rooftop garden on the fifth floor. Hohe Strasse serves as our living laboratory for exploring “Retail in Transition.” This philosophy underpins our use concept, fostering synergy through “flex spaces” used by different tenants at various times of the day. Such adaptability makes it possible to build and work in a way that saves space and resources.

The ground floor hosts retail space in the tenor of its surroundings. A large retail store with a first-floor mezzanine and basement storage opens up to the public at the corner of Hohe Strasse/Grosse Budengass. Additionally, the more peaceful Marspfortengasse provides street access for a smaller unit, ideal for an enoteca or similar business.
The office floors on the second to fourth floors offer versatile rental options, accommodating individual or combined usage. The layout grid facilitates flexible arrangement and furnishing of workspaces. On the fifth floor, designed as a staggered story, accessibility is barrier-free through either an elevator or the external staircase, prominently integrated into the facade. This floor hosts a café with a compact kitchen and sanitary facilities, complemented by a green roof terrace offering views of the cathedral for all to enjoy.