Aerial view of a modern building with green roofs in a landscaped park, featuring pathways and people walking.

An aerial view of a modern architectural structure integrated into a landscaped park. The building features flat, green roofs and open public spaces. People are walking along pathways surrounded by grass and trees, with some gathering near the building.

Interior view of a modern building with large glass walls, showcasing an exterior landscape with sloping green roofs and pathways. Tables and chairs are visible inside.
Interior view of a modern space with a long white table and stools, overlooking a grassy outdoor area with people walking and sitting.
A modern architectural design featuring a low, gently sloping building with a flat roof, surrounded by trees and grass. The structure includes open spaces with colorful panels in yellow and blue, and a pathway leading to the entrance.
A white architectural model depicting a landscape with buildings and trees. The model shows two low, rectangular volumes integrated into the terrain, surrounded by suburban-style houses and tree models, with pathways connecting different areas.
A black and white site plan showing various building footprints in an area.
Aerial view of a landscape architectural plan showing a park with pathways, trees, and buildings integrated into the design.
Architectural section drawing showing a gently sloping building integrated into a landscape with trees and a circular structure.
Architectural section drawing of a building integrated into the landscape, featuring gently sloping roofs and embedded spaces.
Architectural section drawing showing a building integrated into the landscape with a gently sloping roof and surrounding trees.
Architectural section drawing showing a gently sloping building integrated into the landscape with trees in the background.
Architectural floor plan showing a rectangular layout with various rooms and corridors.
Architectural floor plan of a building with various rooms and sections, including a large open area and smaller enclosed spaces.
Architectural floor plan with detailed layout of rooms and pathways.
Architectural floor plan showing the layout of a building integrated into a landscaped area with pathways and trees.
Architectural section drawing of a building integrated into a sloped landscape, featuring multiple levels and trees in the background.
Architectural section drawing showing a building integrated into a sloping landscape with multiple levels and surrounding trees.
Architectural diagrams showing the layout and sections of a proposed building extension with sloping green roofs and integrated landscape features.
Architectural drawing of a building integrated into a landscape with green roofs and public spaces.

Story

An architectural proposal integrating the German Literature Archive into Marbach's landscape with sloping green roofs. The proposed extension for the German Literature Archive in Marbach by Duesing Architekten is a thoughtful integration of architecture and landscape. Two low, gently sloping volumes emerge organically from the topography, extending the park with accessible green roofs that create a new public pathway across the site. This design mediates the scale between the surrounding suburban dwellings, the open landscape of Schillerhöhe, and the existing museum buildings. The archive spaces are strategically embedded in the ground, ensuring stable climatic conditions essential for the preservation of the collections. In contrast, the public areas are designed to open towards the park, offering curated views into the archive's work, thus fostering a connection between the building's interior functions and the surrounding environment.

## Design Highlights

Integration of architecture with the landscape through sloping green roofs. Creation of a new public route that enhances accessibility and interaction. Climatic stability for archive spaces embedded in the ground. Public areas with curated views enhancing the visitor experience.

## Key Facts

Key Aspect Detail
Architect Duesing Architekten
Location Marbach, Germany
Function Literature Archive Extension
Landscape Feature Accessible green roofs
Climatic Strategy Ground-embedded archive spaces

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Roof: Green roofs that continue the park landscape.

Materials

  • Glass — Walls

Construction / Systems

  • Embedded spaces: Archive spaces are embedded in the ground to provide stable climatic conditions.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: white, green, yellow, blue
  • Lighting: Natural lighting through large glass walls.

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