Superblock Merwede

At Marc Koehler Associates, we specialize in hybrid, high-density, high-rise Superblocks—mixed-use residential communities designed for the resilient city of tomorrow.

Our Superblock approach rethinks the traditional urban block as a flexible, human-centered framework that combines diverse housing, shared facilities, mobility and a vibrant public domain. By creating connected networks of buildings, green spaces, communal courtyards and active ground floors, Superblocks make smart use of scarce urban space while fostering strong, inclusive communities.

Sustainability and adaptability are embedded into the urban fabric from the outset. Urban ecology, water retention, shading, geothermal and solar energy, circular and biobased materials, waste recycling and shared mobility help create developments that can adapt to changing environmental and social needs. Our work in Merwede, Utrecht, demonstrates this approach: a high-density, car-free urban district where architecture, landscape, mobility and community come together to create a resilient urban village for the future.

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