Rochdale Barracks, Bielefeld

Urban and landscape planning competition

Location: Bielefeld
Client: City of Bielefeld
Competition: 05/2022, 3rd prize
Site area: 11 ha


The redevelopment of the approximately 11-hectare site, which comprises the former Rochdale barracks and adjacent areas, is based on the north-south green axis or park area and a parallel main access axis. The anchor point of the new high-quality residential quarter is the green urban center with a neighborhood square and district center. Communal spaces, restaurants, and small businesses reinforce the urban character. Complemented by the west-east crossings, this creates a tranquil framework for the block-like building structures. This offers the opportunity to generate a variety of building typologies and residential forms. Historic buildings worth preserving are integrated into the context, as is the exposed Lonnerbach stream. Two eight-story high points accentuate the north and south of the site.


"The green urban center is an anchor point for the entire neighborhood."



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