Gibraloop

Master project | TUM | Prof. Auer | 2022

Coworker Leonie Kratzner, Boris Kadiyski und Constantin Rifaat

As part of an urban design project for Gibraltar, a future-oriented vision was developed to address three major challenges facing the peninsula: the lack of accessible green spaces, high levels of traffic congestion, and limited local energy production. These issues are closely interconnected and significantly influence the quality of life and sustainability of the urban environment.

The central design concept is a continuous ring railway that encircles the entire peninsula. This new public transport system serves as a unifying infrastructure element, improving accessibility while reducing dependence on private vehicles. At present, Gibraltar lacks a comprehensive ring connection within its public transport network.

Beyond mobility, the ring railway functions as a structural backbone for further urban development. It enables the integration of green spaces, supports compact and mixed-use development, and creates opportunities for decentralized energy production along the route. The project demonstrates how infrastructure can act as a catalyst for ecological, spatial, and social transformation.