Husum, 2018
Photo © Ekkehard Voss

In the centre of Husum, in the immediate vicinity of the Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church), a new shopping centre was built in cooperation with PLANWERK EINS Architekten.

Photo © Daniel Sumesgutner

Based on the surrounding plot structure, a total of three buildings were integrated into the construction site. In the design process, the urban planning parameters of the existing buildings were decisive for the structure of the new buildings.

Photo © Daniel Sumesgutner

The façade facing Grossstrasse takes up the proportions of the local façades with generous shop windows and vertical masonry pillars. The clear structure and careful choice of materials allow the new building to stand out discreetly. The generously glazed entrance to the centre opens up on two floors to the public space –  the slightly projecting light gables with bronze-coloured edges accentuate the entrance situation and additionally emphasise the vertical alignment of the entire volume. Sand-coloured brick in long format has a familiar look and the discreet ornamentation of coloured glazed, interspersed clinker bricks quotes the handcrafted element.

Photo © Daniel Sumesgutner
Photo © Daniel Sumesgutner
Photo © Daniel Sumesgutner
Photo © Daniel Sumesgutner