Tranquil streets, lively courtyards and green gardens: In Biesdorf—a district of Berlin Marzahn-Hellersdorf—the "Grüne Aue" is a quarter that offers something for every lifestyle. The terraced, semi-detached and detached houses as well as the apartments in the three urban villas are so diverse in their type that they meet the most diverse expectations and demands of the residents.

The urban design of the quarter and the architectural details were inspired by Dutch developments. The external appearance of the houses is based on the architecture of the south of the Netherlands, with light coloured facades and darker brick accents on the plinths and window reveals. The row houses are designed as an ensemble, creating a pleasant sequence of streets and squares. This is the great advantage of designing with row houses: In comparison to the single family house, it is much easier to create common, open spaces, based on those in garden cities. One can withdraw to thier own garden, but the children can also play in front of the house. The typical "Stoepje", the paved strip along the house’s front facade, acts as an interface between public and private, and the intimate nature of the streets and squares invite one to meet the neighbours.

Now, after its completion, we can see that this concept has worked. The residents have accepted their new quarter and fill it with life.