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Bavaria
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Historic Timeline 1231-1255
Landshut was a Wittelsbach residence, when the duchy of Bavaria was split in two, Landshut also became the capital of Lower Bavaria.
1992
Opening of the Munich airport close to Landshut. The city became an attractive business location.
1537-1543
Louis X, Duke of Bavaria built the Landshut Residence 1537–1543 after his visit to Italy. Louis built the first Renaissance palace constructed north of the Alps
1410
1204
The city of Landshut and Trausnitz castle were founded in by Duke Louis I.
Duke Henry XVI was the first of the three famous rich dukes who ruled Bayern-Landshut in the 15th century
1475
The wedding of Duke George with the Polish Princess Royal Jadwiga Jagiellon in 1475 was celebrated in Landshut with one of the most splendid festivals of the Middle Ages
1730-1800
Afterwards Landshut lost most of its importance until the University of Ingolstadt was moved to Landshut in 1800
Why Landshut?
Why Landshut?
Why Landshut?
Landshut Wedding
Landshut Wedding
Design Challanges - - - -
Town council is very strict when it comes to new building Housing related problems, people move out or the city Improve living conditions without spoiling the medieval cityscape Incorporate sustainable design strategies
Design Intention - - - -
Design contemporary living conditions in a historic city. Design to an appropriate standard without destroying the medieval cityscape. Design that acknowledges the past while still moving forward. Design that introduces passive & sustainable design strategies
Project Mission .....create a development with living standards without spoiling the , but not do with kitsch constructions where we try to mimic the past, instead designing a that acknowledges the past while still moving forward. We live in a modern area and not in the past.
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Site
Site - Scope Open Space Decrepit Buildings Possible Renovation
Site - Scope
Urban Live Very Busy Moderately Busy Not Busy Site
Program - Mixed Use (mainly residential) - Parking - Restaurant - Incorporate existing buildings - Taking advantage of Site (Axis e.g.)
Why is this important? The project deals with the question what gives places their and what defines the . Furthermore it will answer what the relations are between the design of a city (its form) and the by that form. Finally this project will (hopefully) have its own and a relationship to and , while at the same time be open to current and needs.
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