Second round

Author:
Christian Wutke, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) 
Markus Hanisch, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) 
Marion Ledermann, Dipl.-Ing.

Collaborator:
Laura Puff

 

Explanation of the design

Explanatory text

Kaeser Synergie makes the connections possible. Use time spent to keep moving sensibly. In the mobile present, movement is neglected. Kaeser Synergie offers users the chance to find relaxation in movement. A charging stop becomes a meaningful event until it becomes a minor matter.

The site is the last remaining green space in the developing economic zone in the north of Coburg. Cut off from the green space around the Goldberg by industrial areas, the open spaces of the abandoned farm have been transformed into a near-natural environment. Thanks to their elevated position, they appear to be removed from the industrial estate and give the remaining catering outlets in the Hessenhof a final raison d'être.

The connection via the new route of the 2205 main road gives Kaeser Synergie a regional reach. Commuters from the Heldburger Unterland and towards Bad Rodach pass through the area. New cycle paths follow the course of the roads, but get lost in the sequences of roundabouts. Vehicle traffic determines the arrival.

The idea conceptualises the site as a park-like open space. The charging station is pushed to the north-eastern edge of the overall area. Structurally, only the roofs of the charging bays and the Kaeser Stop are visible. All service functions are located below the ground level, which is modelled on the natural hill. The charging point roofs are a deliberate contrast to the surrounding industrial architecture, with their small-scale structure, their cantilevered timber construction and soft edges.

The charging function is different from refuelling. Just as when searching for a parking space, the customer is directed in a one-way system past all available charging bays. The offset alignment is intended to minimise the traffic areas. The Kaeser Stop can be accessed via paths that are separated from the traffic. Drinks and snacks are available here for self-service. Washrooms and all technical functions are located in the basement. This has an access road cut into the terrain, so it remains accessible but not visible.

The open spaces around the Kaeser Stop are adjacent to the cycle path. This also makes it a stop for other forms of transport. A pavilion invites visitors to linger outside. Both are located at the highest point of the hill and thus achieve a long-distance effect.

The park offers a wide range of exercise options. Individual fitness training is possible in a workout area. The arena blends naturally into the green space sloping down to the north-west. It is designed for team sports and offers a wide range of possibilities with the lawn in front. Groups of trees should provide shade. Synergie Info is the meeting point for visitors and a source of information about the park.

The bridge over Glender Strasse realises what could only be guessed at. The cycle route for the ideas section is also consistently laid along here. This creates an attractive, barrier-free and crossing-free connection to the green space around the Goldberg. Kaeser Synergie thus becomes the starting point for endurance sports, a cycle tour or a long walk. The bridge itself begins at a height and drops slowly after crossing the road, running as a footbridge in a narrow open space between the industrial areas. Behind the trenches, the footbridge meets the existing path.

The orchard will be added to as a relict of farm utilisation and continued around the Hessenhof. Gaps provide space for a playground near the Kaeser Stop. The space for a marquee will also give Hessenhof enough room for its event catering. The location in the resulting green space enhances the quality of stay and the attractiveness of the catering options.

Sustainability is reflected in various aspects. The park is an ecological enhancement of the area and is indispensable as a green space of noteworthy dimensions in the industrial estate. The timber construction of the roofs and the use of recycled materials reduce CO2 emissions. Low sealing, rainwater storage and reuse should have a favourable influence on the water balance. PV cells and vertical wind turbines as well as an energy storage system are planned to supply the buildings with energy.

Kaeser Synergie is a place that symbolically combines the initiator with a number of positive attributes. It is close to nature, encourages movement, promotes the mobility transition, decelerates without slowing down, and is an important counterpoint in the northern urban expansion that not only occupies but also gives back.