Design of the square in Kappel am Krappfeld: 1st prize

Description

The village of Kappel am Krappfeld is located on a slight hill in the eastern center of the Krappfeld, a wide, relatively flat plain characterized by agricultural crops, which is also known as the granary of Carinthia. The Romanesque choir tower church dating from the 12th century with an adjoining charnel house from the 13th century is historically significant.

The current center of Kappel, or rather the open space between the church, elementary school and fire department, is currently an inhomogeneous area divided into many smaller components that lacks cohesion and generosity.

The new town square is designed as a 12 x 25 m area, positioned slightly away from the elementary school and the streets and oriented in a north-east-south-west direction. This creates a spacious area between the primary school/kindergarten, fire station and church, which sets the three buildings in relation to each other.

In combination with the pavilion, which forms a permeable spatial boundary to the northeast, this creates a multifunctional playable square that offers many possible uses both in everyday life and at events.