A new carbon-neutral neighbourhood to be built on the site of a former tannery
The design of the loosely grouped houses around the revitalized watercourse resembles driftwood logs and creates an attractive natural environment with unique micro-spaces. Future residents will appreciate the semi-private courtyard, in which children can play safely without constant parental supervision, and neighbours can take care of community garden beds together or have a swim in the pond hidden from views from the public street. The entire district is designed with an emphasis on the development of neighbourhood ties and high-added value for residents. The neighbourhood will be carbon neutral with some houses being designed as wooden buildings from CLT panels. Public spaces are divided into four levels based on the degree of privacy and public use. The exceptionality of the proposed residential district lies in its close connection with the revitalized waterway.
The design proposal addresses the housing complex as a grouping of solitary apartment buildings, arranged in two semi-enclosed blocks. Block 1 consists of three houses on the southern end of the plot. Block 2 with five apartment buildings is located in the northeastern part of the property. A semi-private garden is created in the middle of the semi-enclosed blocks, which serves primarily apartment owners. The revitalized watercourse also serves as a natural flood corridor. The two houses of Block 2 are located on artificial islands with an entrance via a footbridge. The exceptionality of the proposed residential district lies in its close connection with the revitalized waterway. The water corridor is designed with sufficient capacity to transfer flood activity outside the territory and prevent the formation of flood lagoons. In the normal season, it serves as a natural low-lying area with a freely meandering flow subsidized by the Elbe River. Public spaces are divided into four levels according to the degree of privacy and public use.
Public
The area of Pardubická Street with longitudinal stands for visitors has a completely public character.
Semi-public
The public enters the housing complex across from the original industrial building – the Green Building (planned development) and its adjacent space serves the public. Part of this space is a terrace in front of the cafe which creates spaces for social and cultural events and community life.
Semi-private
The courtyards of both semi-closed blocks are designed as a semi-private space. The inner environment is entered through a low gate and activities surrounding the community flower beds, children’s playground, and swimming pool are concentrated here.
Private
There are front gardens lined with hedges around the apartment buildings. In front of the hedge, there is always a metre-wide protective strip of the flower bed, which further protects the user.
