Wuppertal Stadium Area/ Wuppertal Zoo Arrival Areas

Client:	Stadt Wuppertal
Area:	0,65 ha
Budget:	1,6 Mio EUR
Competition:	2003 - 1. Prize
Planning:	in progress

The site at the “Wupperbogen” (Wupper meander) is designed as a coherently
developed central recreation area. The special features of the different areas are
emphasized and developed to become prominent identities. The zoo’s connection
to the open space system of the river Wupper is improved by a better integration of the stadium’s surroundings. The redesign of “Hubertusallee” (Hubertus Avenue) is strengthening the visual communication between the zoo’s main entrance and the river Wupper. The overhead railway’s entry plaza is providing direct access to the water. The “Wupperstrand” (Wupper Beach) area is tiered – it also provides access to the river. Steps at seating height are leading towards the waters surface and are offering space for activity as well as tranquillity. On the river Wupper’s shore a zone of calm water is being established. Plaza and green spaces are opening up towards the river.