In the confined space of the courtyard, we blended old and new to create a cohesive whole. The connecting wing of the listed building was carefully refurbished, upgraded for energy efficiency, and expanded where necessary. The apartments we created reflect the diversity of the existing structures: some are smaller, others larger; some are arranged on a single level, others across multiple stories. Terraces overlooking the rooftops or the courtyard complement the living spaces, all in accordance with heritage conservation requirements.
The restaurant retained its prominent position along the village street, where a newly planted linden tree now provides an inviting outdoor dining area. New buildings, designed in keeping with the architectural language of the existing structures, complete the enclosure of the courtyard. Among them are two building sections containing three three-story townhouses whose scale and volume correspond to the historic ensemble and which were constructed entirely from timber.
All dwellings are accessed via the courtyard, where the historic paving was preserved and interspersed with generous planting. A newly planted linden tree became the focal point of the communal outdoor space, complemented by a small sand play area for children. The arrangement of the apartments encourages neighbourly interaction while carefully positioned landscaping provides privacy where desired.
The bicycle storage room and the entrance to the car elevator serving the underground parking garage, which also accommodates cargo bikes, were positioned along Friedhofsweg.

We worked in harmony with the existing buildings rather than against them. We expanded the building ensemble without sealing additional ground surfaces. The revitalization of the Lindenhof was planned according to ambitious sustainability standards—in construction, operation, and beyond. Through the careful selection of building materials and the use of structures optimized for circularity, the project’s carbon footprint was significantly reduced.
All building materials, both in the existing and newly constructed buildings, were documented in the MADASTER material register. This digital database ensures that future generations have access to comprehensive information, enabling the targeted reuse of materials and components.
The same approach guided our work in the courtyard, where we carefully reinstalled the historic cobblestones, preserving both their material value and their distinctive character.