Respectful Dialogue
A Modernised Heritage Villa in the Eifel: Where Tradition and Innovation Coexist
Eine historische Villa auf einem parkähnlichen Grundstück inmitten eines idyllischen Ortsteils der Eifelgemeinde N...
Single-Family HomesRenovation / Restoration / Adaptive Reuse
Pure Materiality and Reduction
Ehrenfeld's Long Hall reimagined as loft offices at Kontrastwerk
The Kontrastwerk in Ehrenfeld was used by Deutsche Bahn for many years. For the past few years, it has been run by Invest...
Sculptural Expression
A thoughtful extension reclaims the community's place in the urban landscape
Die neuromanische Pfarrkirche Sankt Josef befindet sich zusammen mit dem alten Pfarrhaus direkt in Nachbarschaft z...
Comfort Within Neo-Gothic Walls
Six floors of a narrow townhouse offer peaceful sleep in the heart of Cologne.
Baugrund inmitten der Stadt ist teuer. Das war früher nicht anders als heute. Kein Wunder also, dass auch noch so ...
Commercial Buildings Renovation / Modernization / Building in Existing Structures
Carefully Renovated
A comprehensively renovated townhouse in Sülz where heritage and contemporary living converge.
Der Kölner bleibt im Veedel – mit diesem Motto lässt sich auch die Suche eines Bauherrenpaares überschreiben, das ...
Single-Family Homes Rendered FacadeGable Roof Renovation / Restoration / Construction within Existing Structures
Old and New Interwoven
A conversion that completely transforms a home's character while keeping its structural core intact.
Unweit vom Stadtzentrum von Lindlar hatten die Bauherren in einem Wohnviertel ein Einfamilienhaus aus den 1980er-J...
Single-Family HomesRenovation / Restoration / Adaptive Reuse
Holistically Sustainable
Where Architecture, Engineering, and Living Converge: The Making of a Student Residence
True ecological construction—one that embraces sustainability holistically rather than relying on labels alone...
Timber Construction (Load-Bearing Structure)Multi-Story Residential SustainabilitySmart Home
Preserved Opulence
The Belgian House was renovated in accordance with conservation guidelines and converted into the Roman-Germanic Museum.
In 1950, the Belgian House became the first foreign cultural institution to open in Cologne after World War II. Since then...
Building Culture Flooring Building Services / Heating and Climate Control Natural StoneNatural Stone Facade Renovation / Restoration / Building in Existing Structures
The Charm of Another Era
Sensitive renovation of a historic villa, preserving its original character
Wenn Häuser zu oft um- und angebaut werden, kann das schon mal den ursprünglichen Charme des Gebäudes beeinträchti...
Relaxed Residential Street
A Department Store Reimagined: Kalk's New Mixed-Use Quarter Blends Commerce and Community
The future of Cologne's Kaufhof building has been the subject of intense debate since the structure sat vacant in 2012. The original plan called for...
Flat RoofRendered FacadeSpecial-Use BuildingsConversion / Renovation / Construction on Existing Structures