The aim of the competition is to design the temporary and permanent facilities for the 2019 Ilm River Horticultural Exhibition.
The riparian vegetation and shoreline along the Ilm River has evolved as a result of natural river dynamics. The river's environment has also been shaped by urban, transport and other utility structures.
The design intensity of each section varies. From north to south, the planning becomes more intensive as the Ilm River development areas intertwine with natural park and garden compositions, giving Pfaffenhofen its unique character.
A rehabilitated waterfront landscape will be created in the area of the sports and leisure park. The town mill will be transformed into a youth hostel and a nature school that can provide children, young people and all interested parties with a comprehensive understanding of the river ecosystems. The Volksfestplatz will continue to be used as a festival venue. The Bürgerpark will become an urban park with a number of valuable outdoor features (gastronomy, meeting place, playground, lawn and flower meadow). A new residential area will be built in the Bürgerpark, inspired by the concept of energy and resource-efficient living. On the "Ilm Island", a waterfront area will be created in the inner city, opening up towards the city centre, as a kind of urban, cultural agora.
The "Prince of Peace" playground will be preserved near the lake. In the nursery area, the existing old trees represent a forest biotope, with a play area with a "manor house" atmosphere. At the "Arlmühle", little "millers" can experience and get to know the energy, power and dynamics of water.
The leitmotif of the horticultural exhibition itself is therefore the expression of the landscape and the city's endowments, needs and changes. The main organising force of the valley is the Ilm, which unites all the related elements. Here, the concepts of nature, gardens, sustainability, tradition and the city are brought together, all linked to water. During the horticultural exhibition, a bus service between the sub-regions is available. The garden show and its sections are located on both banks of the Ilm and are accessible on foot.
2012
Idea conpetition
Client: Natur in Pfaffenhofen a.d. Ilm 2017 GmBH
Co-designer: Michael Heintze landschaftDrei ingenieure + landschaftsarchitekten, Konstanz
Architect: Marc-Olivier Mathez Architekt ETH, Hambrug
Size: 71 000 m2
