Concept for inner-city student apartments in timber construction after winning competition — Mannheim, Germany — 3.000 m² — Studierendenwerk Mannheim
Modular timber construction
The competition entry that was unanimously elected the winner is a prime example of downtown transformation in multiple respects: A timber modular construction method is being used to close a gap in the complex with 103 prefabricated room modules; the work takes into account the heritage listing of the structure and the utmost sustainability requirements and thus create space for student housing with lively communication zones.