The outdated council house has been upgraded with the help of glass, aluminium and a friendly color concept. Clearances, staircases and outdoor units have been redesigned. The houses comply with passive energy standards because the winter gardens serve as thermal buffers.

The positioning of the four organically shaped buildings with a total of 76 apartments arises from the interplay of the topography, the incidence of light and the geometry. The parts of the complex are playfully arranged like waves and thus a shadow-free position to each other is guaranteed.

Schlanke, anthrazitfarbene Betonteile strukturieren den verglasten Baukörper, der ein vertikales Gegenstück zu den Gebäuden der ehemaligen Textilindustrie mit lagerhaften Strukturen wie der Shedhalle, der Villa und der Portiershalle darstellt.

The design of the park was inspired by English gardens and the grand villa has developed into an exhibition and event location. The architectural-historical processes remain noticeable and the historical substance is enriched by functional fixtures.