Definite perceivable formal order allows secure order. Abrupt changes irritate and complicate the development of the strengths of cities. Connections and structural advantages constitute the foundation of the environmental conditions of a district. City Port II achieves new importance and strengthens the cities profile.

The new functions allocated constitute an enormous increase in cultural value.

The Dortmund-Ems canal marks the border between the city and the open scenery of the Westphalian landscape. The connection of this green territory has a positive effect and shows the functional and formative connection between the outside space. The accentuation of this link opens the gate to the urban city.

While the housing of Port II develops along the water’s edge, the development along the channel follows other rules. Different areas require different qualities. Narrow lanes, undefined streetscapes and wide busy squares form tension-filled spatial experiences. Particularly the stony square spanning the channel receives special attraction through the opposite concise green space which follows the building structure. The boundary to the private is generated by a building height increase and a step which creates a private garden zone. Open floor plans offer flexible working and living arrangements.