The construction project "A Home for Everyone on Löbbeckestraße" has earned a nomination for the German Building Award in the "New Buildings" category. Developed through a partnership between the Städtische Wohnungsbau-Gruppe Düsseldorf (SWD) and BDA Düsseldorf, this apartment complex stretches 50 meters in length, featuring a five-story residential wing and a six-story residential tower. Its open, transparent character is defined by expansive windows, private balconies, and terraces, while covered galleries on each level provide charming access to the individual units and further reinforce the building's welcoming aesthetic.

The entire ensemble embraces openness, offering one- to five-bedroom apartments. Nestled within an existing park, the green spaces and playground create opportunities for neighbors to connect—an environment that encourages residents to garden and flows naturally into the surrounding landscape. Ground-floor residents enjoy private gardens adjoining their terraces. The new building is designed as a climate-conscious KfW 55 energy-efficient home, with district heating that minimizes CO₂ emissions. An extensive green roof adds thermal protection in winter while naturally cooling the building in summer. SWD's 10.7 million euro investment, this project stands out for several compelling reasons. It's the first structure in the new Lacombletstraße development district, built on the former study institute grounds in Düsseltal. More importantly, the project was conceived in 2017 with a meaningful purpose: to create housing for refugees and those seeking affordable accommodation. That founding principle continues to shape the community today, reflected in the diverse backgrounds of its residents.

A BDA Düsseldorf project group contributed the architectural design pro bono, actively engaging refugees in shaping the vision. The result is a building defined by open architecture and abundant space for community connection and collaboration within a park-like setting. As SWD Managing Director Klaus Feldhaus notes: "We're delighted that this housing project—with 38 publicly subsidized apartments—has earned recognition through a nomination for Germany's premier housing construction award. This acknowledgment demonstrates that the social housing sector continues to deliver architecturally compelling, innovative solutions." The German Building Award stands as the nation's most prestigious honor in residential construction.

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Photography:

Bernd Schaller

(Published in CUBE Düsseldorf 03|24)