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The stunning exterior of Lanserhof Sylt, designed by Christoph Ingenhoven, showcasing its integration with the natural landscape and sustainable design elements

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The stunning exterior of Lanserhof Sylt, designed by Christoph Ingenhoven, showcasing its integration with the natural landscape and sustainable design elements

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PROJECTS / AM OBERWIESENFELD MUNICH

New Urban Quarter in Munich

Christoph Ingenhoven´s draft has won the competition to design a new urban quarter in Munich. By 2027, a new city district for over 1,000 residents will be established north of Olympic Park on a previously unused industrial site once occupied by Knorr-Bremse AG. This new development will feature a vibrant mix of apartments, shops, restaurants, two day-care centers, a nursing home, and office spaces, all centered around a spacious communal garden.

Christoph Ingenhoven: “As Munich's population grows, it is essential to meet its needs while conserving natural resources. Our role as architects is to create sustainable concepts for dense, livable cities. We are excited to design a vibrant new quarter in Munich—a place for everyone, meeting the highest ecological standards and integrating diverse forms of greenery, from green roofs and terraces to a large communal garden.”

Photovoltaics, smart district heating, cradle-to-cradle approach, and communal garden

The design sets "new standards in architectural and urban development," according to Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Merk, Planning Commissioner of the City of Munich. The formerly closed industrial site will be revitalized, extending the urban space of Olympic Park to the north. The project adheres to high sustainability standards in line with Munich's goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Energy and natural resource consumption will be minimized throughout the buildings' entire life cycle.

During the construction phase, using recycled concrete and other materials will reduce carbon emissions by up to 25 percent. Photovoltaics on roofs and facades, combined with smart district heating, will help create a climate-neutral, energy-efficient neighborhood. The cradle-to-cradle design approach will ensure that building materials can be reused in the future. The green concept features green roofs, planted curved balconies, and a large communal garden accessible to all residents. Returning as much greenery as possible to the city, improving the urban microclimate, and mitigating the urban heat island effect are central to Christoph Ingenhoven's vision.

“We aim to build a city, not just a settlement. We have a long-term vision,” said Dr. Jürgen Büllesbach, Managing Director at OPES. OPES Immobilien GmbH, supported by Munich entrepreneur Heinz Hermann Thiele, will retain ownership of the new quarter’s properties and manage them long-term. In line with Munich’s Socially Equitable Land Use regulations (SoBoN), 40 percent of the housing will be state-subsidized or rent-capped, ensuring a diverse mix of residents reflecting the broader population.

A city for all

“We aim to build a city, not just a settlement. We have a long-term vision,” reiterated Dr. Jürgen Büllesbach, Managing Director at OPES. Supported by Munich entrepreneur Heinz Hermann Thiele, OPES Immobilien GmbH will maintain ownership and management of the new quarter’s properties. Adhering to Munich’s Socially Equitable Land Use regulations (SoBoN), 40 percent of the housing will be state-subsidized or rent-capped, ensuring a diverse resident mix that reflects a broad cross-section of society. Construction began in 2022, with the district expected to be completed by 2027.