(Park)haus der Zukunft
Gold
Excellent Architecture
Circular Design
Details
As part of the IBA'27 exhibition, Germany's largest circular timber parking garage was built in Wendlingen am Neckar. The building's materiality, flexibility and circularity make it highly sustainable. The large floor height and the absence of columns allow a future conversion of the parking garage into a residential or work environment with a beautiful, naturally lit courtyard. In case the building needs to be demolished in the future, the materials can be separated and thus reused, as no composite materials were used. Photo credits: © Roland Halbe.
The Jury‘s Statement
Convincing future viability defines the »(Park)haus der Zukunft«: The flexible, column-free timber structure enables diverse conversions and creates a bright, open inner courtyard. Distinctive in appearance, greened façades and translucent elements merge into a harmonious whole. Consistent material separation without composites and pure dismantlability make a powerful statement in sustainable design and quality.
