A Monumental Challenge Conquered
Comprehensive Renovation and New Living Space in a Heritage-Listed Building
This recently completed project demanded everything from Jens Backes. The Essen-based architect and building expert...
Former church becomes art space
Thoughtful restoration transforms a church into a vibrant public gathering space
The Heilig Geist Catholic parish church in Essen-Katernberg, located near the Zollverein Coal Mine, was constructed between 1955 and 1...
Charm Meets Modern
A half-timbered house restored to modern living standards
Nestled in verdant surroundings, this half-timbered house beautifully bridges past and present.
Small Campus, Big Ambitions
Learning landscape: primary school, children's centre, and gymnasium in Neuperlach
The Neuperlach district has experienced a renaissance in recent years. Most recently, through the urban development project "Cre...
Active and robust
New residential quarter takes shape along Wuppertal's Nordbahntrasse
The Heubruch residential quarter is taking shape incrementally across the 5.5-hectare grounds of a former freight depot. This...
Lasting Impact Over Fleeting Moments
Sample area becomes a living working environment
In an industry where showrooms are often little more than temporary backdrops, Just Architects has succeeded in creating a...
Unmistakably Unique
Wood-hybrid construction: sustainable design from roof to façade
A small house for retirement – one client's wish came true in more ways than one. Her new home, a...
A Safe Haven for Children
A luxury hotel reimagined for a new purpose.
Once a luxury hotel, the main building of Sancta Maria in Kladow now stands majestically...
Simply Right
From their earliest years, children in this kindergarten experience the quality and beauty of timber construction.
The newly constructed kindergarten in Dwerkaten, a district of Lütjensee municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, brings together...
The House in the Garden
A Solid Wood Home with Compelling Design Inside and Out
In the garden of an old villa owned by his family, architect Benjamin Stiller realised his...