Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz
Project Year: 2010
The square’s geometry is inspired by the polygonal structure of Braunschweig’s historic city center. The footprint of its urban blocks forms the basis for a series of “islands” within Friedrich Wilhelm Square. These islands are gently tilted along the central axis, rising on one side above the paving plane and sinking on the other. This creates a variety of spatial situations that invite people to sit, pause, play, and linger.
A ring of trees frames the square, giving it a more enclosed character and directing views toward the historic axis between the main train station and the city center.
To provide more space for pedestrians and those waiting, the roadways of Friedrich Wilhelm Straße, Am Bruchtor, and Wallstraße are integrated into the square’s surface. Only buses and trams pass through this shared zone, guided by raised curbs and dedicated edges.