Eastern Riverfront Rhine, Schaffhausen CH, 2022

The eastern bank of the Rhine lies to the east of the historically significant old town of Schaffhausen. The project area is located below the Munot fortress and at the gates of the historic old town, an area once characterized by vineyards and villas. Today, it is a significant recreational spot for the people of Schaffhausen. In the future, these qualities are to be further enhanced, creating a generous public space for the city that can offer even more.

The “Revitalize” concept relies on the unique location and the enhancement, structural, and open space potentials derived from the existing conditions. From the lower town through the Fischerhäuser quarter to the Gaswerk area, the city will expand eastward, creating an attractive residential and recreational area, particularly focusing on attractive living spaces near the Rhine and creating new places. The concept works with existing structures and creates minimal dependencies. Along the promenade, a new quarter will be developed from the existing structures: through densification, creating new places and addresses, networking, and enhancing. The eastern bank of the Rhine will be revitalized through independent, step-by-step processes.

Client Stadt Schaffhausen
Time 2022
Team Tommi Mäkynen, Mirjam Niemeyer, Paula Cruzado
Collaborators Westpol Landschaftsarchitektur, Transitec, Dost Architektur, Sabine Brinizer