New housing in Frankfurt’s Gallus district

A new development comprising 42 social housing flats is being built at Herxheimerstraße 10 in Frankfurt’s Gallus district – designed by schneider+schumacher on behalf of ABG Frankfurt Holding. The flats are being constructed on a plot of around 2,000 square metres, where an elevated bunker once stood.

The design envisages a long, narrow row of buildings whose form is inspired by the former bunker structure. The new development will comprise four full storeys, an additional penthouse level and a pitched roof housing the building services. The front-facing stairwells reinterpret the former stair tower.

Particular emphasis was placed on creating a green environment: the existing trees and green spaces will be preserved; the ground-floor flats will be complemented by terraces and garden areas; the upper-floor flats will have balconies; and the flats on the staggered storey will have small roof terraces.

The ground-breaking ceremony took place in December 2024; the flats are scheduled to be ready for occupancy by the end of 2027.