The open space in question is an in-between space, like a spatial seam between local neighborhoods in the southern part of Leinefelde. It connects Leinefelde’s historical city center with the surrounding landscape. Adjoining open spaces in residential courtyards assume predominantly private functions, and feature a variety of leitmotifs and atmospheres. With respect to this patchwork, it is important to articulate this spatial interface with a unified framework. In this way the area should be rendered as public open space - a park between neighborhoods to be recognized and experienced.

The spatial framework is composed of three elements: An elevated promenade with complementary rows of trees, Plateaus with complementary pathways and Intersections completing the final scenario.

The elongated promenade spans the “spatial seam” along the western edge. Accentuated by a row of trees, it connects Leinefelde’s historical city center with the surrounding landscape. It is slightly elevated in relation to the adjacent surfaces. The relation between promenade and surface area is well suited to the given topography of the area.

Opposite the promenade, the in-between spaces are bound by plateaus. The plateaus are designed as slightly elevated surfaces, and are subdivided with respect to the site-specific widths of the “spatial seam”. They are emphasized by a canopy of greatly branching trees with small crowns. As unique situations emerge from the urban fabric, the tree canopy is varied by light masts or pergolas.

The intersections incorporate the flow of pedestrian traffic from the neighborhoods and knit them into the “spatial seam”. Intersections and plateaus are woven together to form entrances into the open space. Promenades, plateaus and intersections give the “spatial seam” a certain posture and at the same time protect private residential areas from the public park. Subsequently, they align the elongated “spatial seam” into a heterogeneous sequence of separate and unique fields.