At right, Block 6 and its orientation in Berlin's historic Kreuzberg district. The site is near the intersection of the neighborhood's water canalarldtheformer border between East and West Berlin, along which the Wall used to run (thin dashed line near oval on right map). Below, natural areas in the main courtyard are large enough to offer solitude through spaciousness. The gardens invite residents outside, encouraging them t~ visit . each other more often than · in a typical apartment block. As a consequence of giving people usable outdoor space, they have mote freedom to change their patterns ofdaily life at home. The variety andflexibility ofthe outdoors not only requces . stress, it suggests possibilities to those stuck in modern life. Below, the central area offers a safe yet seemingly bo~nd .less region for children to play' in. This gives kidsfree reign to explore the natural world, while they are watched over by the surrounding urban community. ,/' . 'I?~ ;}:t.& RAIN Summer 1994 Vol~me XIV, Number 4 Page 27
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NTc4NTAz