RKM 740 - New High-rise Building

RKM 740, New High-rise Building, Duesseldorf, Germany

We are proud to announce our winning the RKM740 competition for a new high-rise building in Duesseldorf, Germany.Design development already began in late 2013, and completion is scheduled in 2017.

In direct proximity to the sweeping landscape of the Rheinaue and with a view of Düsseldorf's city center, this high rise will shape the silhouette of the left bank of theRhine, not only in terms of its architecture, but in terms of use as well. The façades are designed as cloud-shaped, horizontal waves that shroud the building like agown, lending it a light, sculptural character. The three-dimensional, perforated, and semi-transparent façade elements direct views inside and out and protect fromthe sun and wind. The planting of the terraces and balconies will improve the microclimate and provide a natural atmosphere in combination with the adjacentgenerously open spaces. The spirit of historical hospital grounds will be continued in combining medical-commercial uses with new, quality residential construction.The base of the building will house retail outlets for medical goods, doctors' offices, and a floor with surgical practices. On top of this, 14 residential floors will risefeaturing floor plans and sizes that allow for various residential concepts with an orientation that responds to the location of the plot. The main daytime and outdoorspaces will be oriented toward the south, east, and west, while subordinate use spaces like kitchens and bathrooms face north. The arrangement of the spacesallows both for modern, generous, and flowing spatial arrangements and classical solutions with closed rooms.

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J. MAYER H. und Partner, Architekten

Client: Rheinblick Düsseldorf GmbH

Location: Düsseldorf Heerdt, GermanyFunction: Medical Services and Residential Building(BGF) Total floor Area: aprox. 26.000 qmNumber of floors: 19Height of the building: aprox. 70 m

Invited competition 2012, 1st PrizeProject: 2013 - 2017Completion: 2017

Architect on Site: Höhler + Partner, Aachen, Germany

11.02.2014

For further information please contact:

Wilko Hoffmannnews@jmayerh.de

direct T+49(0)30/644907725

J. MAYER H. und Partner, ArchitektenZementhaus Knesebeckstrasse 30 10623 Berlincontact@jmayerh.de web jmayerh.deT+49(0)30/64490770 F+49(0)30/644907711

11.02.2014