Studentenwohnheim, Langer Garten Hildesheim

Project idea

In the heart of Hildesheim, a new student housing project is being developed to provide affordable living space combined with a forward-looking lifestyle concept. The goal of the project is not only to offer accommodation for young people in education, but to create a place of community, sustainability, and functional design. The residence responds to the needs of today’s students—with flexible floor plans, shared common areas, and a clear urban integration. Ecological construction standards and social considerations are equally prioritized in the planning process.

Project description

This student housing project is located at Langer Garten in Hildesheim and integrates seamlessly into the existing urban context. Surrounded by major streets and within close proximity to public transport, supermarkets, and cultural institutions, the site is ideal for student living. The development offers a mix of single apartments and shared maisonette-style units, along with communal amenities such as a rooftop terrace, a central courtyard with a sports area, and wide staircases with open access balconies to encourage social interaction. A ground-floor creative workshop invites cultural exchange between residents and the broader community. The buildings are designed with a structural system of load-bearing walls and horizontal slabs, while the facade combines concrete and wood aesthetics. Large southeast-facing windows and balconies ensure bright, sunlit interiors and comfortable living spaces.

Technical information

The student residence will be constructed using a load-bearing wall (Schottenbauweise) system. This method separates load-bearing and non-load-bearing elements, allowing for flexible floor plan configurations and efficient construction. The structural cross walls (Schotten) provide stability and support a cost-effective realization of the project. This construction approach also enables modular and sustainable design strategies, which are especially beneficial for residential use.

Documentation

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