Creating living space in tight situations
There is a lack of high-quality and attractive living space in many places in Europe. In this context, the topic of adding storeys to existing buildings is becoming increasingly important. A project in Munich shows why Ytong has the ideal properties to tackle the problem.
One example of this is the “Quartier am Kieferngarten” in Munich, where an additional storey was added to three existing buildings and three new buildings were erected. The extensions were constructed using Ytong for the external walls and as solid roofs. Autoclaved aerated concrete was chosen due to its low weight and high strength. It meets the high requirements for thermal, sound and fire protection. The aim was to create new living space and to revitalize the district by redesigning the outdoor facilities. Vonovia, manager of the buildings, has densified the quarter both horizontally and vertically with the combined approach of constructing three new properties and adding storeys to existing buildings.
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