Potsdam
Villen in der Berliner Vorstadt
Residential

The protected district of the Berliner Vorstadt is located between the former Berlin Gate, Tiefen Lake, Helligen Lake and Junfern Lake. Amidst all these landmarks, the suburb also lies within the vicinity of the historical park, Neues Garten. As a whole, the district of Potsdam is one of the most desirable residential areas, aesthetically punctuated by stately mansions and expansive gardens. Defining the entrance into the Berliner Vorstadt, the famous Glienicker Bridge also connects Berlin with Potsdam via the Berliner Strasse.

In keeping with the zoning plan of Potsdam and the developer’s wishes, an urban planning scheme was formulated to further develop the interior of this large block. The villas, designed as luxury residences, are grouped around a small enclave and generate added value simply through its proximity to the green block. Through this placement, the former fruit orchard will continue to shape the future character of the green block interior space, while simultaneously offering large private gardens and a unique architectural concept. In doing so, a small community emerges, ensuring a reliable and intimate neighbourhood.

The courtyard house typology allows for the ability to group different rooms around an enclosure. In this case, the courtyard reaps the rewards of a symbiotic relationship with the surrounding greenery. The building mass can be subdivided to facilitate a variety of uses—inhabitants may choose to use the whole house, and also create unique connections between the various spaces through the inner courtyard. Alternatively, a home office or a smaller guest unit can be subdivided and used as a separate entity altogether.