Adaptive Reuse / Renovation / Heritage Building Archives

The Ossendorfer Gartenhöfe are replacing an old housing estate in a sustainable manner and without requiring tenants to move

A residential complex from the 1930s had deteriorated to such an extent that revitalizing the approximately 300 apartments...

Projects often arise from encounters, more by chance than by design. This was also the case with the so-called ‘Gut Nazareth’ in the north...

An Ehrenfeld extension creates an urban retreat with abundant shared spaces

In the heart of vibrant Ehrenfeld, an urban residence emerges that thoughtfully integrates into its surroundings while...

Expert Panel Honors the Best Brick Architecture

The jury for the 2026 Erich Mendelsohn Prize for Brick Architecture has been announced. In early July, experts will gather in Berlin to...

A music hall transformed into a dynamic "House of Culture(s)"

For over 50 years, Burscheid has been home to a distinctive building located just steps from the town hall and adjoining park...

55 Years On: How a Classic 1968 Two-Family Home Got a Complete Makeover

We all know them – those standardized housing estates that emerged on the outskirts of towns and cities from the 1950s through the 1970s.

Historic postal architecture finds new purpose

The former Imperial Telegraph Office in Mitte stands as one of the most distinctive postal buildings from the early 20th century...

Model project demonstrates how existing sacred architecture can be transformed

Sometimes, the future takes shape when we have the courage to reimagine the past. In Eltville-Martinsthal, the Lebe project demonstrates...

Adaptive Renewal: Converting and Extending a Neckarsulm Home for Active Living

Kreor Architects + Engineers from Neckarsulm harnessed age-friendly retrofitting and thoughtful expansion to reimagine...

Attic expansion as urban densification: a blueprint for sustainable development

Vacant attic spaces in urban areas represent significant potential for smart urban densification. Such a...