Der Flügelhausgrundriss

The side wings, or Flügelhäuser, of multi-story residential buildings in European cities extend backwards into the plot, thereby reducing the frontage development costs of the property. It separates the public space from the private and creates a garden or courtyard for residents to use freely. This extension of the living space-which is taken for granted in single-family homes and row houses, yet often absent in contemporary rental buildings-significantly improves the quality of life in the building. Offering both a wide range of possibilities and architectural freedom, buildings that feature these side wings have huge potential as a guiding design for a socially diverse city.