THE OFFENBACH BLOCK

“HOW CAN RECONSIDERING THE OFFENBACH BLOCK BEGIN TO ADDRESS THIS CITY’S HOUSING SHORTAGE?”

This thesis project looks at the idea that densifying, by building within Offenbach’s, large scale, mixed use, urban blocks could help the city address it’s current housing shortage. Introducing a mixed use development to the center of a block could create help sustainable communities, integrated into the existing urban fabric of the Offenbach block and city.

Information from meetings in Offenbach

Forming the Thesis question

Initial Brief

Strategic site moves

Lower storeys isometric

Residential isometic

Sectional elevation

Building section

Courtyard view

Communal kitchen space

Workshop enterance

Workshop

Communal roof space view

Half finished houses

Apartment plan

Detail section