The urban ensemble on Arcostrasse adapts elements of the Berlin block to our contemporary times. The street-facing front buildings continue as a row development, while in the inner area, five staggered individual structures form the rear buildings. Instead of traditional side wings, walkways serve as horizontal access, creating a permeable ensemble.
The porosity of the buildings enlivens the ground floor with small businesses, a daycare center, and a restaurant. The upper floors offer living spaces ranging from 1- to 6-room apartments to accommodate various lifestyles. Along the Spree, two separate open areas are created: one with playgrounds and the other as an outdoor area for the restaurant.
Highlight of the urban ensemble are the four parallel walkways, which lead to the individual entrances and connect the courtyard. The resulting spangen-like access concept represents an escape route concept with two diametrically arranged escape routes, which minimises the fire protection requirements for the walkways. The walkways can thus be designed as open and neighbourly meeting places, enhanced by private balcony areas.
Bio blrm is an architecture and urban design practice based in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 2002 as blauraum Architekten, the office works across architecture, urban planning, design, teaching and research at a wide range of scales. We uncover the hidden potential of places and develop bold, context driven concepts that respond to contemporary challenges. For us, buildings are more than structures. They are living environments that enrich cities and contribute to a sustainable future. Today, a team of around 40 architects delivers projects across Germany.
Other prizes DAM Preis 2024 (Shortlist), Deutscher Bauherrenpreis 2024 (Nominierung), Wohnbauten des Jahres 2024 (Nominierung), Bauwerk des Jahres 2022 (Engere Wahl), DAM Preis 2021 (Nominierung), WohnbauPreis Hamburg 2020 (3. Preis), BDA Hamburg Architektur Preis 2020 (Würdigung), Heinze ArchitektenAWARD 2019 (Sonderpreis BIM), MIPIM / The Architectural Review - Future Project Awards 2019 (Winner), THE PLAN Award 2019 (Winner), THE PLAN Award 2019 (Honorable Mention), MIPIM Award 2016 (Nominee), BDA Preis Hamburg 2016 (1. Preis), BDA Preis Hamburg 2016 (Würdigung), WAF Award 2016 (Shortlist), Holzbaupreis „Bauen mit Holz in Schleswig Holstein und Hamburg“ 2015, ICONIC AWARDS 2015 (Winner), Deutschland Land der Ideen 2013 (Auszeichnung), BDA Hamburg Architektur Preis (Würdigung), Deutscher Holzbaupreis 2011 (Anerkennung), Architektur Preis „Zukunft im Bestand“ 2010, BDA Hamburg Architektur Preis 2008 (Würdigung), AIT Best of Shop Architecture Award 2008 (6. Platz), Architektur Olympiade Hamburg 2006 (Anerkennung), Contractworld.award 2006 - best shop (1. Preis), Architektur Preis „Zukunft im Bestand“ 2006, DEUBAU-Preis 2006, BDA Hamburg Architektur Preis 2005 (3. Preis), Deutscher Architektur Preis 2005 (Anerkennung)
