Böblingen's longing: The vision of the cable car district lives!

Böblingen's longing: The vision of the cable car district lives!

An exciting change is imminent: a new district is to be built on the rough Kapf. The area of the former IBM laboratory is expected to be released for this measure in 2025. Even if an ambitious plan for a cable car that overcomes the steep slopes and promoted the citizens from carpentry to Schönaich, the main goal remains the creation of an ecologically sustainable and low -car district. According to Stuttgartter News presented the cable car proposal, however, all three architects who were in the competition for the project in 2022, but this aspect has now been deleted from the plans.

The story of the Rauhen Kapfs

The Rauher Kapf settlement has an interesting past that extends over five decades. This architecturally significant system was originally built out of a need for living space and the lack of building land. The area, once untouched and forested, was compensated for the construction in order to meet the needs of the growing population. According to boeblingen.de , the location was also favorable for the employees of the IBM research laboratory who had to live nearby.

The name "Rauher Kapf" is not chosen by chance. He is derived from the Middle High German “Kapfen”, which means “looking” and describes a promising mountain with little fertile soil. This historical depth underlines the uniqueity of the district, whose building ensemble shape famous architects such as Hans Scharoun. The Rauhe Kapf is not only regarded as a living space, but also as a cultural heritage, whereby the architectural features and the historical development of this district are to be carefully maintained.