Lilac Square, Karlsruhe Revision and redevelopment of a neighbourhood square

The Fliederplatz was already planned and realized 20 years ago by our office after a successful competition. Since in the meantime the road crossing the square could be de-designated, the pavement and equipment of the intensively used neighbourhood square were renewed by our office in 2010-2012 and current usage requirements were taken into account.

A continuous undisturbed square area could be established, in which an action area with stage invites to play and communication. The framing blue-oak pergola, the circumferential porphyry path and the basic spatial disposition of the square with a toddlers' play area are still retained.
Various recreational and exercise facilities create a multifunctional place of movement and encounter for young and old. Tried and tested elements, such as the popular bouncy slabs, have been retained and supplemented with modern play equipment.

On three sides, Lilac Square is enclosed by a "long bench". It invites you to linger and allows both casual distance and communicative situations.