The central idea and leitmotif of the overall and landscape architectural concept is "living in an orchard".
Four building plots divide the competition area into quarters, each with its own identity through the choice of materials and colors for the facades and, where appropriate, different fruit trees in the public plantings. In principle, these quarters can be realized independently and in any order.
In addition, they can be occupied by different types of houses with the same economic development and are robust enough for different individual uses due to their layout and relationship with defined boundaries to the wedge-shaped green spaces (see pictograms).
The focus is on economically viable terraced house types and mixed forms, supplemented by detached and semi-detached houses in accordance with the specified distribution key.
The development will be reduced to the central main axis as a 30 km/h zone and traffic-calmed ring roads and residential roads.
The main development connects the local shopping center in the south with the new sports facilities to be built in the north.
The emergency development at the southern end with a stub to Haidhofweg is guaranteed.
The local shopping center will be organized close to Grünthaler Strasse in such a way
that the inner development and parking as well as all noise-emitting functions are oriented away to the south and the residential area is largely spared.
A connection to the Grünthaler Straße public transport stops will be provided.
The minimum distances for noise protection from the future development are observed.
The energy concept in accordance with ENEV 2012 with the aim of achieving the passive house standard is to be considered in a differentiated manner - depending on the soil geology and a consideration of the construction phases with the expected individual development of single-family houses: The aim is to use geothermal energy in conjunction with solar energy.
The open space and ecological concept is of particular importance:
the orchard with its blossom, fruit and autumn colors develops a strong identity-creating and rural image on the outskirts of Regensburg.
The new development area is accessed via a central, slightly bending axis from south to north up to the new sports center. It will have a classic surface of gray asphalt. In the future quarters, the road will be accompanied by a row of white flowering ornamental cherries (Prunus avium 'plena') with parking bays. The sidewalks running parallel on both sides are made of a different type of pavement.
The pavement of the main development ends at the transitions to the residential streets to emphasize the change in the hierarchy of road users. To this end, the sidewalk merges into the residential streets.
All the trees along the roads are planted in tree beds with simple grasses and shrubs. This loosens up and dynamizes the street space.
Additional visitor parking spaces in the new development area are located in the western parts of the neighborhoods.
Depending on the type of house, the private gardens will be enclosed by walls or hedges. In addition, a rainwater cistern will be provided in each house garden.
The park strip is characterized by extensive orchards with native apple, pear and cherry trees, which serve as a habitat for many plant and animal species. The embankment of the noise barrier and the western strip of the service road are designed as a gravel surface. Reptiles and ruderal vegetation will therefore also find their place in the planning area.
There are also retention areas for surface drainage in the parking strip. This is collected via channels and directed into the gravel infiltration basins. Willow bushes and reeds clean the water and support infiltration.
The farm road functions as the main pedestrian and cycle path and also connects the planning area with the surrounding recreational areas and existing districts. The new neighborhoods are connected to this path via short stretches.
A large children's playground will be located along the park path axis, offering a variety of opportunities for play. In the northern part of the park strip, there is another playground for small children close to residential areas. The children's play areas are overgrown with the non-fruiting cherry species Prunus avium 'plena'.
The eastern green space of the planning area is not accessed by additional paths, but can be freely roamed by the new residents. In two places, the higher Haidhofweg can be reached on foot via steps.