ALT-SALBKE
Magdeburg

Post Industrial Mixed-use Complex Design

Architectural Design: Dome+Partners

Landscape Design: Skab

Date: 2022

Location: Magdeburg, Germany

RIBA Stage: 0-3

The revitalization master plan project for the Alt-Salbke area in Magdeburg consists of an attentive and holistic design approach, to provide solutions to many challenges of the site ranging from urban morphology and mobility to social and public life in the neighborhood.

Attempts to form a proposal for the area begin with a detailed analysis and understanding of the site's history and present condition, as well as its surroundings in all scales.

In terms of connections and contiguity, the city of Magdeburg contains many vital features that define the site and maximizes its potential as an urban junction point. Being located in the middle of both Germany and the state of Saxony- Anhalt, Magdeburg City has had a geo-politically pivotal position throughout its history, mainly due to its proximity to the River Elbe, one of Central Europe’s largest waterways. Also, The local port is one of the largest inland ports in the country, directly resulting in the city being one of the oldest industrial centers in Germany. The city of Magdeburg is also in close connection with the larger cities of Germany, especially Berlin, via a long-distance transportation network including motorways, railways, and waterways.

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