Cecilienallee

Revitalization of a listed building

Location: Düsseldorf
Client: Deutsche Bestattungsvorsorge Treuhand AG
Planning/construction period: 2014–2017
Gross floor area oi/ui: 2,100/510 m²
Service phases: 1–5, 8 (artistic supervision)
Images: HGEsch

awards

German Design Award 2019
Award: Special Mention
Category: Interior Architecture

ICONIC AWARDS 2018
Award: Selection
Category: Innovative Architecture



The listed building of the former American Consulate General, built in 1953 according to plans by the American architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, was to be sustainably and comprehensively renovated and transformed into a modern office building. In order to preserve the aesthetics of the 1950s, the characteristic façade of the elongated building was rebuilt using state-of-the-art technology, and the historic travertine balustrade was reinstalled. Special attention was paid to the interior, which references the style of post-war modernism in a striking design: the original entrance hall with black marble walls and Jura flooring has been restored. Walnut fixtures and harmonious shades of gray exude elegance, while striking yellow and orange accents refer to the color code of the 1950s.






"The project is a great team success. This is due to good dialogue with the monument protection authorities and a committed client who takes great pleasure in quality."





Further contributions to this project

Test entry #1

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Project PDF

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News

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