Midstad
Holger Meyer Architektur
James Cloppenburg Real Estate Holding KG is planning the comprehensive redesign and expansion of the Zeil 71-75 property in Frankfurt am Main into a multifunctional building that will make a lively contribution to urban development. This architectural design aims to create a dynamic center that is lively 365 days a year around the clock with a variety of uses.
Objective and concept
The project focuses on the creation of a versatile building complex that combines shopping, work, leisure, education, gastronomy, entertainment, sport and culture under one roof. The concept follows the principle of the "Power of Places", which sees multifunctional buildings in city centers as catalysts for urban vibrancy and social integration. The aim is to create places that attract people, facilitate encounters and sustainably enhance the urban environment.
Architectural implementation
Architectural implementation
The design envisages a careful transformation of the existing building, with the lower floors (basement to 2nd floor) being largely retained and adapted to the new requirements. The floors above will be completely demolished from the 3rd floor upwards and replaced by a modern, flexible building structure. The building will have a maximum of 11 full storeys, with the height of the new building remaining below the eaves edge of the neighboring Bienenkorbhaus in order to respect its urban dominance.
The façades of the building will have a high-quality, low-maintenance design, with wood playing a central role as a visible design element. The façade facing the Zeil will be structured to avoid a monolithic appearance, thus adapting to the surrounding building culture.
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Diversity of use and flexibility
The planned usage structure of the building is designed to allow maximum flexibility and support parallel uses. The building offers space for retail, offices, restaurants, educational and leisure facilities as well as commercial apartments. Particular attention is paid to the integration of a two-form entry elementary school, which has its own access and connections to ensure the children's protection needs are met.
The roof terraces and gardens will be designed as lively meeting places, accessible via public and exclusive elevators, further enlivening the building. The creation of new, flexible recreational opportunities both in and on the building contributes to the enhancement of the public space.
Ecology and sustainability
Sustainability is a central aspect of this design. The new building is planned as an open-system timber hybrid construction, which enables a high level of recyclability and a CO²-friendly construction method. Visible wooden elements inside and outside the building emphasize its ecological orientation. Measures to increase biodiversity, such as green roofs and the integration of photovoltaic modules, underline the commitment to environmentally friendly building operation.
The planned multifunctional building at Zeil 71-75 represents a significant step in the development of Frankfurt's city center. With its diverse mix of uses, flexible architecture and sustainable construction, it will not only shape and revitalize the Zeil, but the entire quarter in the long term.
