BWM Designers & Architects

BWM Designers & Architects respond to the sloping terrain by dividing the building into different volumes that fit into one another with a staggered effect along Leyserstrasse, thereby creating terraces and outdoor spaces with southern exposure and a view of the Gloriette.

The balconies, which are made of exposed concrete glazed in various colours, frame the entire building complex; their strong linear arrangement gives the terraced building its striking appearance. Pinstripe-like horizontal openings provide drainage for the balconies and also give the façade an airy, light appearance. Prudent measures have ensured the preservation of the tree population on Leyserstrasse, which further enhances the quality of life in the residential building.

“Our aim is to create resilient architecture that is underpinned by a strong concept and will not suffer under cost-cutting measures. Realising architecture within the economic framework conditions is becoming more and more difficult due to the high cost of land – this is our main challenge. We don’t want to make architecture that is too loud, but at the same time it shouldn’t be boring,” says Markus Kaplan, BWM Designers & Architects residential and urban development expert. This point of view is particularly evident in the Leyserstrasse project, where open spaces were created in all directions and the entire site was developed. This “terraced building” has 80 flats across six floors and boasts a sense of lightness and a view of the Gloriette. The influence of 1970s residential qualities is unmistakeable. The generous balconies and open spaces are also intended to compensate to a large extent for the economical layouts of the flats.