Historic Substance Repurposed
A Düsseldorf townhouse thoughtfully restored and reimagined
A four-story townhouse with an attic, not listed as a historic monument yet dating from 1903, was to be transformed into a...
Suspended on the Hillside
A 1964 Bungalow Renewed: This Bad Honnef Home Feels as Fresh as New Construction
There are buildings that appear as contemporary today as they did when they were constructed. Even a structure comprising several building volumes...
Historic Structures Revitalized
A former shopping complex reimagined as offices and beyond
The "Konsumgenossenschaft Solidarität" consumer cooperative maintained its central headquarters from 1915 onward in a building complex located in...
Upcycling
Central location living and working in a reimagined 1960s administrative building
Following an administrative restructuring, the building—situated prominently above the university grounds—faced...
Green, Diverse, Community-Focused
How the "Lichthof" in Ehrenfeld Creates Community for the Long Term
In the lively Ehrenfeld district, on the site of the former Veralux lighting factory, there is a complex comprising three historic buildings and one...
Liberated Building Fabric
An industrial landmark, thoughtfully restored and revitalized with respect for its heritage.
Not far from Mirk Station in Wuppertal-Elberfeld stands the striking factory building of the former mechanical engineering company...
Working in Historic Monuments
From Historic Livestock Halls to Contemporary Workspaces
Between 1877 and 1881, a central livestock and slaughterhouse facility was built on a 38.62-hectare site in Lichtenberg...
Corporate Headquarters with Wow Factor
A complete reimagining brought forth a modern loft-inspired workplace.
The family-owned company Kortmann Beton was founded in 1950 and is located in an industrial area in a rural...
Neighbors in Dialogue
The Montag Foundations in Bonn have created the "MO Campus"—a vibrant student housing community spanning two residential buildings.
In 1992, the entrepreneur Carl Richard Montag founded the Montag Foundation, which now comprises five separate foundations...
Securing Sought-After Residential Space
From Commercial Building to Residential Living—Essen's Industrial Reinvention
Can an attractive residential space emerge from a former furniture warehouse and subsequent machinery factory? The answer is a resounding yes...