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Architects MVRDV convert army barracks into housing in Franklin MitteDutch architecture firm, <a href="https://www.mvrdv.com/">MVRDV</a> is known for its stunning ability to transform mundane areas into <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/mvrdv/">elaborate urban spaces,</a> and now, the prolific architects are about to work their design magic on a former US army barracks in Germany. The plans call for a dynamic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/urban-design/">urban renewal</a> of the abandoned 144-hectare site in Franklin Mitte, including four new residential "HOME" towers centered around a massive green hill that will serve as the social hub of the new community.1
Architects MVRDV convert army barracks into housing in Franklin MitteThe residential buildings will a series of towers configured in the letters H-O-M-E.2
MVRDV Franklin MitteAccording to the design, the monotonous layout of the former buildings will be reconfigured by installing a blend of varied typologies within the complex, geared to creating a comfortable, family-friendly neighborhood.3
MVRDV Franklin MitteThe new design will create a cohesive community spirit.4
Architects MVRDV convert army barracks into housing in Franklin MitteEach building will be constructed in the form of one of the designated letters and be clad in a bright color, contrasting with the neutral tones of the new neighborhood.5
MVRDV Franklin MitteA large green covered hill will be the social hub of the new community.6
MVRDV Franklin MitteThe four buildings will have the shape of one of the letters in the word home.7
MVRDV Franklin MitteMRVDV has already designed two of the HOME Towers.8
MVRDV Franklin MitteAccordingly, MVRDV's design not only provides for a vibrant and active community, but one that will repurpose some of the existing features of the former barracks.9
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MVRDV Franklin MitteThe large site in the Franklin Mitte neighborhood of Mannheim has a long history; first as a trading city, then an industrial center, and finally a US Army barracks, which closed in 2011.11
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MVRDV Franklin MitteDutch architecture firm <a href="https://www.mvrdv.com/">MVRDV</a> is known for its ability to transform mundane areas into <a href="http://inhabitat....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/green-roofed-army-barracks-renovation-spells-out-home-with-gigantic-buildings/'>READ ARTICLE</a>17
Architects MVRDV convert army barracks into housing in Franklin MitteDutch architecture firm, <a href="https://www.mvrdv.com/">MVRDV</a> is known for its stunning ability to transform mundane areas into <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/mvrdv/">elaborate urban spaces,</a> and now, the prolific architects are about to work their design magic on a former US army barracks in Germany. The plans call for a dynamic <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/urban-design/">urban renewal</a> of the abandoned 144-hectare site in Franklin Mitte, including four new residential "HOME" towers centered around a massive green hill that will serve as the social hub of the new community.18
