From a former industrial site to a place worth living
Nothing is more constant than change: still in industrial use in 2011, the site of the old plow factory is now being given a new lease of life. A versatile mix of residential, commercial, cultural, childcare, office, medical, and hotel facilities is being created on an area of around 57,000 square meters. The basis for this diversity is a particularly sustainable planning and implementation concept that takes aspects of social and ecological sustainability into account.
Proven sustainability
Around 75 percent of the energy supply comes from renewable sources, including groundwater heat and biogas. The energy center was integrated into the first completed building and has been supplying the entire neighborhood ever since—both today and tomorrow. All buildings comply with the KfW 55 standard and feature green roofs. Thanks to sustainable planning, the CO2 footprint has been reduced by 33 percent. In addition, all above-ground paths are designed to be car-free.
Culture: Good!
Creative spaces are a basic requirement for the development of a city's cultural life. The Am Papierbach district has these spaces – with a public cultural center. A Hampton by Hilton hotel rounds off the local amenities. The neighborhood is already the backdrop for various events and activities.
Neighborhood with short distances
Connected by the Lady Herkomer footbridge, the Am Papierbach district is directly linked to the beautiful old town of Landsberg. It is a proverbial bridge between old and new, offering the best of both worlds. The new railway underpass, which was built during the construction work, completes the new cycle and footpath between the two sides of the river. Short distances are not only found within the district, but also around it – with a sharing concept from QUARTIERSHUB based on e-mobility. From cars to cargo bikes, residents and visitors can organize their everyday lives with maximum flexibility.
Art meets real estate
Things are getting colourful in the Am Papierbach district! 2022, we organised a Germany-wide art competition for the design of the 300 m² façade of the Sternrad Haus. The winner was the artists' collective Video.Sckre, who dedicate themselves full-time to the artistic design of façades. They are inspired by nature motifs that they discover while travelling the world. As a tribute to the Papierbach stream, the finished work of art has now adorned the wall of the building in its bright green and blue tones since the beginning of June 2023. To capture this transformation, we recorded the creative process in fast motion.
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- Offices
- Hotel
- Restaurants/bars/cafes
- Daycare
- Medical care
- Cultural activities
