Block Barblanstrasse, Chur CH, 2023

The heterogeneous Rheinquartier in Chur is gaining a new identity. A perimeter block arrangement is organized around a spacious green courtyard, which serves as a central focal point and imparts a new identity to the neighborhood. A variety of gathering spaces, pavilions, and groves of trees create a dynamic atmosphere and encourage neighborhood interaction.
The clear construction grid of the new buildings allows for serial and modular fabrication, enabling cost-efficient construction and providing a variety of apartment types and sizes. The floor plans are designed so that all apartments have dual aspects, with large terraces opening onto the communal courtyard.
Some existing buildings will be repurposed and used as communal spaces, making the development of the neighborhood visible. The phased implementation concept allows for gradual project realization, with the potential for densification being utilized in later phases.

Client private landowner
Time 2023
Team Tommi Mäkynen, Mirjam Niemeyer, Paula Cruzado
Collaborators Haag Landschaftsarchitektur