The large paving brick in Linge ® format from Vandersanden: Calm appearance, sustainability and an authentic character. Read more here. Sustainability and authenticity have established themselves as lasting trends in the design of public spaces. The Linge® format from Vandersanden picks up on current developments and offers creative solutions. The pavers in the special large format provide […]

The large paving brick in Linge ® format from Vandersanden: Calm appearance, sustainability and an authentic character. Read more about it here.

Sustainability and authenticity have established themselves as lasting trends in the design of public spaces. The Linge® format from Vandersanden picks up on current developments and offers creative solutions. The pavers in the special large format provide a rustic and calm look. At the same time, they perfectly cover the sustainability aspect.

Already very successful in neighboring countries, this unusual format is also gaining ground in Germany. It offers many facets, especially for urban architects. In addition to the different formats, the bricks also differ in terms of their properties. Vandersanden supplies them in four basic variants, each with its own individual characteristics:

The Linge® paving brick in the 80/80 format(L 245 x W 80 X H 80 mm) is the most robust brick in this series. It has three sanded sides in molded back, all of which are suitable as visible sides. This means it can be reused up to three times and always ensures a unique and fresh street scene.

The Linge® paving brick in 80/70 format(L 245 x W 80 x H 70 mm) is a special version with a high edge that is offset to the rear. Among other things, this prevents chipping under heavy traffic loads. As a result, the road surface retains both its look and feel.

The Linge® format 80/60(L 245 x W 80 X H 60 mm) has a lower height of 60 mm. This means that fewer raw materials are required during production. The low height is more than sufficient for the design of squares, sidewalks and cycle paths.

The Linge® clinker in the 60/80 format(L 245 x W 60 X H 80 mm) is the big and strong brother of the classic Waal format Riegel.

The large format of Vandersanden’s Linge ® bricks reduces the number of joints in squares, streets and paths. The rustic look of the bricks gives them an authentic appearance. In addition, their long service life, reusability and low number of joints underpin Vandersanden’s sustainability concept. The innovative clinker bricks are available as molded bricks, waterstruck or, in some cases, extruded, sanded or unsanded.

The innovative clinker bricks are available as molded bricks, waterstruck bricks or, in some cases, as extruded bricks, sanded or unsanded. You can find more information at www.vandersandengroup.de.

Also interesting: Schwerin architects realize multi-generation house in an unusual way with the help of Vandersanden clinker bricks.

One white giant after another is falling. Two of the tower blocks of the former “Hochheide residential park” in Duisburg have already been demolished. A third will follow this year. The reason for this is that a park with various open spaces for meeting places, community, experiencing nature, sport and exercise is to be created instead. Read more about the new plans for Duisburg Hochheide here.

One white giant after another is falling. Two of the tower blocks of the former “Hochheide residential park” in Duisburg have already been demolished. A third will follow this year. The reason for this is that a park with various open spaces for meeting places, community, experiencing nature, sport and exercise is to be created instead. Read more about the new plans for Duisburg Hochheide here.

The Weiße Riesen Duisburg high-rise quarter is located in the Hochheide district of Duisburg. It will soon be replaced by a new city park. A recent decision by the Budget Committee in the German Bundestag has made this possible. This is because the federal government is investing almost 1.7 million euros in the new green space, known as the Hochheide City Park, through the “Adapting urban spaces to climate change” funding program.

The federal program thus shows its appreciation for the Stadtpark project. The planning is also regarded as a model for climate-friendly reuse of urban demolition sites. Bundestag President Bärbel Bas (SPD) sees the financial support for Duisburg Hochheide as an important sign: “The political decisions in Berlin often seem very abstract to citizens, despite their great significance for their everyday lives. This project is an example of how the federal government directly promotes and supports municipalities like Duisburg. In this way, we are not only improving the quality of life in the neighborhood, but also increasing trust in politics.”

“The demolition of the white giants is good,” says Duisburg Green Party MP Felix Banascak, “but it alone does not create a liveable public space.”

Parliamentary State Secretary Mahmut Özdemir (SPD) grew up between the White Giants in Duisburg Hochheide. He is also looking forward to the planning: “We have promised the people of Duisburg that we will use public money to eliminate the building sins of private developers. We are continuing along this path.”

The federal funding enables the planning of a multifunctional community park. It is to become a place of recreation, a meeting place and a sports area for citizens. In addition, Duisburg Hochheide will provide added social and ecological value. The resulting green space will create a better coexistence between people and (urban) nature. In this context, Mahmut Özdemir refers, for example, to the planned flood protection in the event of heavy rainfall.

The new open space is divided into three zones.

1. “Destination Sport”: An active area with a wide range of play and sports areas complements the lively district center in the west.
2. “Doing things together”: A community area is being created in the middle. Among other things, areas for gardening and open spaces for shared use by daycare centers are planned here.
3. “Destination Park”: A recreational area with meadows, a natural pond and environmental education facilities is being created in the east. This green neighborhood park also improves the ecology by linking adjacent biotopes. In addition, the connection to the cycle path on Husemanstraße creates a higher-level network.

The so-called Red Path will remain the main connection. It will be renovated and become part of a new path system. Electronic systems, such as the park lighting, will be powered by solar energy. The park is also designed to be barrier-free and attractive for young and old alike. In addition, only native trees and shrubs are planned. The emerging Hochheide city park is therefore an important impetus for development – both for Duisburg Hochheide and the neighboring urban areas. Until 2026, we can watch a new district center gradually grow here.

Read more about the new residential area “6-Seen-Wedau – Wohnen am Wasser” in Duisburg – currently the largest urban development project in North Rhine-Westphalia and the longest climate wall in the world.