71364 Winnenden: 129 residential units in multi-family houses, chain houses, terraced houses and single-family houses on a conversion site (approx. 3.4 ha) close to the city centre, a former industrial wasteland, the new ecologically sustainable quarter was created. The focal points of the concept are an economical development, a central lake also for rainwater retention, a detailed surface and green concept, as well as a Mediterranean colour concept. Completion: 2011
Rainwater is a constantly present and visible companion. It is channelled to the surface, collected and cleaned in biotopes and fed to the sensitive Zipfelbach floodplains as an urgently needed replenishment.
Planning: Joachim Eble Architecture, Tübingen
Water and open space planning: Rambol Dreiseitl
Developer: STRENGER Group
2012 awarded with the Green Dot Award
Video (2012) Impressions of the Ecological Settlement "Arcadia Winnenden
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Video (2012) Water design of the "Arcadia Winnenden" housing estate
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Last Updated: December 8, 2020
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All project/s of the planning office: Eble Messerschmidt Partner (EMP), Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl; Urban region: Stuttgart and surrounding area; Country: Germany; Characteristics: 03 - 4 floors, 05 - 6 floors, Condominiums, Single-family house, Multi-storey housing, Terraced house, Eco-settlement; typology: Settlement; Thematic: Building Biology, Rainwater infiltration, Water design
