F209

Berlin

The commercial building and former hotel “Pariser Hof” was built in 1907 on the corner of Friedrichstraße and Kochstraße in today's Kreuzberg district by architect Ludwig Engel. The building is characterized by its strikingly ornate, decorative Art Nouveau façade and the accentuated round corner risalit. The building remained largely undestroyed during the Second World War, with only the striking corner tower above the risalit and a large barrel dormer with stone surround apparently falling victim to a roof fire.

The sudden peripheral location of the property, due to the division of the city at the so-called Checkpoint Charlie, led to a significant redesign of the first floor façade for cinema use after the war. Most of the high and wide shop windows were bricked up and a projecting canopy was installed. Angular, sheet-metal dormers were also installed in the renovated roof truss.

The building is listed as an individual monument and is to be completely renovated for further commercial and office use from winter 2023 to summer 2024.

The planned general refurbishment essentially comprises the dismantling of the closed cinema front and the canopy on the first floor, the revision of all office floors with new partition walls and sanitary cores, as well as new building services. In addition, the roof will be renovated, both structurally and in terms of its appearance and character, with a continuous window strip running along the roof slope and a sheet metal skin.

The existing ornamented sandstone façade will be cleaned and only repaired true to the original where technically necessary. In the area of the first floor (as a result of the cinema conversion), careful additions are planned in the area of the supports.

In line with the restrained redesign and continuation of the historical monument on the façade, an equally sustainable and ecologically responsible new concept is also planned for the interior. As far as possible, the substance will be preserved or sensibly upgraded. This applies in particular to the box-type windows, the historic staircases, the elevator shaft, the light well and the ceilings. The same principles apply to the new building services: As much as necessary, as little as possible. For this reason, a minimum of system technology for heating, cooling and ventilation is installed. Windows that can be opened everywhere in combination with external sun protection allow for a minimization of technical resources and sustainable use.

Office

Dats

Completion

LP 4
2022

Address

Friedrichstrasse 209
10169 Berlin

Client

MALTESER STIFTUNG
Ingrid Daberkow Stiftung
Erna-Scheffler-Straße 2
51103 Köln

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Sustainable architecture means creating possibilities.

For our office location in Berlin, we have transformed an old piano factory in Berlin-Mitte into a residential and office building, giving it a new lease on life.

In doing so, our goal was to intensify the existing qualities while also meeting contemporary demands for living and working.

GlassHybridLivingMasonryMixedOfficeRetail

Data

Completion

2011

Address

Brunnenstraße 156
10115 Berlin
Deutschland

Client

PETERSENARCHITEKTEN
Gesellschaft für Architektur
+ urbane Strategien mbh

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Bottrop

On the 8,500 m² site in downtown Bottrop, there are two buildings that were previously used as office spaces. The southern "RAG" building was constructed in 1955 and was extended with an additional section on the northern side in 1972.

After a comprehensive renovation, both building sections will primarily be used for residential purposes. A mix of apartments, maisonettes, and communal living spaces will address various housing needs. Office use will be organized over six floors in the "RAG" tower.

The external appearance of the "RAG" building can be preserved even after renovation, and a residential outdoor area will be created on the roof. The 1972 building will be enhanced with balconies and a ventilated wooden facade.

LivingMixedOfficeWood

Data

Study

2018

Address

Gleiwiter Platz / Böckenhoffstrasse
46236 Bottrop

Client

Elad Germany, Berlin

Partner

Interior design:
bueroZ, Stuttgart
Technical building equipment:
Janowski & Co Beratende Ingenieure GmbH, Berlin
Structure:
IB Horn GmbH, Leipzig
Fire protection:
Neumann Krex & Partner, Meschede

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Decathlon

Herne

The goal of the Decathlon Herne project was to redevelop the Hibernia industrial site in Herne with a new building to strengthen the economic structure and improve ecological qualities.

The significance of the building arises from a strong articulation of the overall volume. This articulation is created by shed roofs. The sheds provide natural lighting to the interior from the north and offer the possibility of natural cross-ventilation, thus eliminating the need for mechanical ventilation.

To regulate the surface water balance, the areas between the shed roofs are greened and equipped with a high substrate layer. These green roofs capture the surface water, allowing it to evaporate from there. Excess water is directed to a drainage canal located at the entrance. The canal is connected to the natural stream system of the surrounding area.

The primary structure is a composite system of reinforced concrete and steel. The steel trusses are widely spaced to keep the interior free of columns. The exterior facades consist of industrial aluminum sheeting and pressed glass, which ensures maximum illumination. Administrative offices are housed in a two-story building block on the north side of the building.

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Awards

BDA Prize
North Rhine-Westphalia

2001

Siteplan
Floorplan

Data

Completion

2001

Address

Holsterhauser Str. 200
44625 Herne
Germany

Client

Decathlon

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Grammer Office HQ

Ebermannsdorf

The new headquarters of Grammer Bürostühle GmbH is nestled like a rock in the Bavarian Forest. Grammer produces high-quality office chairs and cinema seats in an "on-time" production system.

The building complex is divided into a production hall and an administrative building (head office), which are connected by a bridge. They are flanked by black, massive "rock" walls. The outwardly rugged architecture, in the style of Land Art, reflects the surrounding forest landscape. The buildings blend into the environment through scattered plantings of native trees.

The structural framework of the 6,700 m² hall consists of a galvanized steel structure made of trusses and fixed steel columns.

The facade is made from aluminum sandwich panels. The end facades feature profiled architectural glass with thermal insulation coating, combined with an anodized post-and-beam construction.

GlassOfficeSteel

Data

Completion

2002

Address

Jubatus-Allee 1
92263 Ebermannsdorf

Client

Grammer AG "Seating Group" GmbH

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H+H order picking building

Höningen

A gentle slope, with an industrial area at the back and a wide view of the Soester Börde at the front—an appealing yet challenging situation. The neighboring structures are large and faceless, spread out across the area.

The theme of the new building for H+H is the edge of the slope—seemingly sinking into the terrain, the interior features two levels: a continuous ground floor for order picking and, on a gallery level suspended from the roof, zones for storing all necessary packaging materials.

Offices and an apartment are located on the single-story side of the building, offering a view of the landscape. The structural framework is designed as a mixed construction—wood (roof trusses, wall panels) and steel (columns) form an architectural unit.

Awards

Architecture Prize of the
WestHyp Foundation

1996

Siteplan
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Data

Completion

1995

Address

Oesterweg 14
59469 Ense-Höingen (Landkreis Soest)
Deutschland

Client

Hütter + Hansen

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Wulf-Hefe-Gallery

Werl

The goal of the "Hefe-Galery" project is the redevelopment of an inner-city brownfield site, whose previous use as a brewery became obsolete with the demolition of the building.

The new building compensates for the deficit in event and dining spaces. The differentiation of the retail structure attracts new external customer traffic, thereby strengthening Werl's inner-city retail landscape beyond just the immediate location.

The limited land resource has been occupied by a two-story building that aligns with the local scale. Retail, dining, logistics, and administration are located on the ground floor, with parking and technical facilities on the upper floor, as well as event spaces on both levels. Green areas are incorporated into the rooftop.

The primary structural framework consists of a prefabricated reinforced concrete construction with spans of 10x10 meters on the ground floor and 20x30 meters on the upper floor. After completion of the second construction phase, the usable area will be approximately 12,000 m².

The building features a central control system for optimized resource management. Rainwater is collected decentrally, stored centrally in a cistern, and then directed into a greywater system. High visitor traffic is managed through a complex supply and disposal concept that takes into account day and night cycles to minimize impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

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Data

Completion

2008

Address

Soester Str. 26
59457 Werl
Germany

Client

Grundstücksgesellschaft Friedrich Bremke GmbH & Co.KG

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Competition G Data

Bochum

Creativity and intellectual flexibility, combined with proactive execution strategies, create their own markets. To accomplish this task, a constantly motivating environment is needed—this includes areas for focused work as well as zones for relaxation and communication—specific spaces for rationality and emotion. Close connections, a continuously regenerating network of information flows, and diverse available knowledge—this is how G DATA presents itself to the external observer.

The image of neural synapses comes to mind. We want to anticipate this association in the building structure.

Floor Plan

This results in a layout with two buildings: a four-story office building for "rationality" and a connected single-story pavilion for "emotion." Terraces are offered on its roof, as well as a landscape loggia facing the valley, adjacent to the restaurant areas. The single-story pavilion houses the academy, lounge, bar, and restaurant, as well as service center rooms along its edges.

The floor plan is designed as a fluid space. Usable areas and traffic zones are not separated but form a unified space, which is fully usable. This approach enhances circulation areas.

Urban Design

The four-story office building is constructed along Lise-Meitner-Allee, forming the gateway to the district. The pavilion, with its inserted structures of varying heights, follows the planned street and opens up on the first floor towards the valley. On this side, it is elevated as a belvedere.

Facades

The facades of the office building are designed homogeneously around the entire layout. The closed sections cover 50% to 60% of the facade, depending on orientation, and are clad with terracotta. The transparent sections are designed as casement windows integrated into a vertical line structure.

MixedOfficePublic

Siteplan
Floorplan Groundfloor

Data

Competition

2008

Address

Lise-Meitner-Allee 24
44801 Bochum
Germany

Awarding Authority

G DATA Software AG,
Bochum

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Competition Volkswohl Bund Insurance

Dortmund

Volkswohl Bund Insurance aims to secure its success for the future. To achieve this, a new building with modern workplaces and functions is necessary.

Urban Planning Concept

The block perimeter at Chemnitzer Straße – Hohe Straße – Südwall will be closed. The existing street-level base floors will be demolished, and the high-rise will be exposed and accessed via an appropriate, forecourt. This square opens up the city access from Hohe Straße towards the city center and visually connects the city center with the adjacent residential area. A place with vibrant qualities will emerge. The courtyard will be extensively greened and kept free of vehicular traffic.

Design/Architectural Concept

The building will be centrally accessible—a two-story entrance hall serves as the starting point for straightforward navigation within the building. From here, all functional units are directly accessible. Two building wings will be constructed parallel to Südwall. The space between these wings will be designed as a water feature and will be generously visible from the entrance hall.

Material

The new building will be bright! The glass facades are full-height and alternate with stainless steel surfaces on the solid parts. The roof surfaces of the underground garage will be greened. The floors in the entrance hall and the dining areas will have natural stone coverings, while the office areas will feature continuous textile floor coverings. The skylobby will have a wooden floor that extends out as a terrace into the roof garden. Walls adjacent to the facades will be made of drywall. Interior walls leading to the corridors can be transparent or opaque in certain areas or covered with wood.

Construction

The structural framework—columns and flat slabs—will be constructed from reinforced concrete. The existing ceiling structures of the existing building will receive a suspended cooling ceiling with a clear room height of approximately 2.85 meters. The conference room will be opened up over two floors, allowing for the seamless integration of technical infrastructure for climate control and media. The roof of the dining area will be designed as a sloped concrete slab, with parts of it being greened.

Principles of Technical Equipment

Minimizing cooling and heating energy requirements, maintaining low operating costs, high daylight utilization, high thermal comfort, and cost-efficiency.

Outdoor Areas

The property will be significantly built upon. The roof of the underground garage will be greened and accessible. Terrace areas in front of the dining areas will be paved or covered with wood. All plants will have shallow roots and be suitable for flat roofs—trees and hedges will have separate planting elements. The courtyard between the building wings will be covered with a pond. Bamboo will be placed in special planting elements within the water area.

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Siteplan
Floorplan 1st-3rd Floor
Floorplan 7th-10th Floor

Data

Competition

2007

Address

Südwall 37 - 41
44137 Dortmund

Awarding Authority

VOLKSWOHL BUND Versicherungen, Dortmund

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Dalian, China

The Cartoon Corridor is an urban framework plan developed in collaboration with Prof. Harald Deilmann (Münster) for the city of Dalian, located on a peninsula in northeastern China.

Dalian – A Continuously Growing City

With its militarily significant port documented as early as the 6th century, the region quickly gained influence as a trading city and continues to grow steadily. To make the identity of the place tangible and to continue integrating it into the evolving urban structure, the Cartoon Corridor redefines the port as a "water city" and expands the area with large spaces for a Maritime University, hotel facilities for university guests and other visitors, as well as exhibition and conference areas.

Due to the expansion of long and primarily monotonous connecting roads to develop the peninsula, there was a need to enhance the quality of stay for pedestrian traffic as well.

Urban Framework Plan

The competition entry utilizes the existing sightlines framed by existing street canyons along Huangpu Rd and develops them with a "Green Band" that accompanies the street layout, calming the area and isolating it from the eight-lane expressway. Thoughtfully placed solitaires are integrated into the emerging "water city" like large stones. This arrangement of various sightlines enhances the pedestrian experience and provides space for the diverse campus area, which stretches across the expressway with long bridges connecting the buildings.

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Data

Competition

2005

Address

Huangpu Rd
116086 Dalian (Ganjingzi District), Liaoning
China

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