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Living Above the City
A new building responds to its urban context and creates a unique quality of living
Roof ExtensionSingle-Family HomesPitched RoofRenovation / Restoration / Building in Context
Treasure Unearthed
Attic expansion as urban densification: a blueprint for sustainable development
Roof ExpansionSingle-Family HomesRenovation / Conversion / Building in Existing Stock
Light Takes the Lead
An innovative roof extension featuring a series of concrete ribs that crowns a historic industrial building
Futuristic Topping
The "unite82" office building on Neue Mainzer Straße—where timeless design meets contemporary vision.
Infill Development
Adding a storey: sustainable design meets urban challenges
Roof ExtensionMulti-Story ResidentialRenovation / Refurbishment / Building in Existing Structures
Friendly Alien
What appears to be a stark black form reveals itself as an approachable family home.
A Pair of Barns
Sustainable Wood and Slate: A Modern Barn Retreat
Single-Family Homes Wood Construction (Load-Bearing Structure) Wood Façade Gabled Roof SlateTwo-Story
Elegant Gray
Two homes in contemporary dress: regional slate tradition reimagined
Traditional Living Reimagined
From Two-Family Villa to Multi-Generational Home
Attic ConversionMulti-Story Residential ConstructionGable RoofRenovation / Refurbishment / Building in Existing Context
Sacred Becomes Secular
A Heritage Rectory Reimagined as Contemporary Housing
Roof ExtensionMulti-Story ResidentialRenovation / Refurbishment / Building in Existing Structures
Transformative Roofscape
Through strategic expansion, the Bilker Bunker becomes one of the city's most distinctive residential destinations.
Roof Expansion Flat Roof Timber Construction (Structural System)Multi-Story Residential Panoramic Windows Two-Story
Effectively Repurposed
A Historic Children's Hospital in Kaiserswerth Gets a New Life as a University Campus
Roof ExtensionPublic Buildings Renovation / Refurbishment / Building in Existing Structures Masonry
The New in the Old
Strategic Planning: Transforming a Historic Settlement House Into Contemporary Living
Attic ExpansionSingle-Family HomesPitched RoofRenovation / Restoration / Adaptive Reuse
Small Footprint – Bold Vision
A Family Home Challenges Conventional Design
Densification with Impact
A post-war townhouse transformed with new metropolitan sophistication.
Roof Extension Multi-story Residential Natural Stone FacadeGabled Roof Renovation / Refurbishment / Historic Fabric Development
Swedish Getaway in Frankfurt
A refined yet intimate retreat with holiday appeal nestled in the city center
Roof Extension Single-Family Homes Timber Structure (Load-Bearing)Metal Façade
Back to the Roots
A farmhouse reclaimed: how quiet elegance returns to an architectural icon
Attic ExpansionSingle-Family HomesPitched RoofRenovation / Restoration / Adaptive Reuse
Old and New in Harmony
A Modern Neighbourhood Takes Shape in Historic Essen-Kettwig
Single-Family Homes SlateRenovation / Restoration / Building in Existing Structures
Country House Instead of City House
From Traditional Settlement Home to Modern Family Residence
Attic ConversionSingle-Family HomesWood FacadePitched RoofRenovation / Restoration / Building in Existing Structures
Authentic Regional Character
Unified Materials, Distinctive Character: How Slate Transforms a Two-Family Home
Sunny North Slope
Slate Façade, Rathscheck Slate, Andreas Schuchardt,
Bathing Under the Stars
A roof conversion unleashes entirely new spatial and luminous experiences.
Attic ExpansionSingle-Family HomesPitched RoofRenovation / Restoration / Adaptive Reuse