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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Clara & Robert in Dusseldorf Derendorf, Germany by slapa oberholz pszczulny I architektenMarch 14th, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: slapa oberholz pszczulny I architekten On a corner plot of the former Uhlan barracks in the Derendorf district of Dusseldorf stands the building ensemble Clara & Robert, by slapa oberholz pszczulny architekten, which links the two new buildings with the historical Saarhaus. The Wilhelmine barracks, erected in 1890 and currently among the largest remaining barracks facilities in the Rhineland, were given new life through comprehensive renovation and expansion. The Clara & Robert office complex builds on the location’s architectural history, while the preservation of the expressive Saarhaus, which is being integrated into one of the new buildings, restores the link to the former barracks.  Image Courtesy © sop architekten, krischerfotografie
 Image Courtesy © sop architekten, krischerfotografie The name and inspiration for the two angular, interlocking, L-shaped buildings, which boast around 16,800 m2 of rentable space, were the composer couple Clara and Robert Schumann, who lived in Dusseldorf in the middle of the 19th century. The vertical slits in the polished natural aluminium building envelope recall old perforated-metal music discs used to record sound for mechanical musical instruments around the beginning of the last century. The material’s matte shine lends the façade a discreet reflective quality, allowing the changing light conditions to project a myriad of different moods onto the building.  Image Courtesy © sop architekten, krischerfotografie  Image Courtesy © sop architekten, krischerfotografie The largely visible yellow-brick façade of the historical Saarhaus is framed by the protruding shell of one of the new buildings. A monolithic Corten steel box, the colour of which samples the old brick, contrasts while expanding the old building by two storeys, thereby establishing architectural relationship with the new complex. The resulting flat-roof construction offers space for attractive rooftop terraces.  Image Courtesy © sop architekten, krischerfotografie  Image Courtesy © sop architekten, krischerfotografie The main entrance areas are fronted with an expansive glass façade. All window installations are furnished sun-screening systems. Both 7-storey office buildings possess a flexible floor-plan structure, which guarantees the integration of variously sized rental units. The office space is variably divisible on all floors, and can accommodate all conceivable types of tenants, from individual and group offices to combined-use zones and open spaces. The underground levels, which link the two buildings to one another, are used for technical facilities, storage and a car park with around 300 parking spots.  Image Courtesy © sop architekten, krischerfotografie  Image Courtesy © sop architekten, krischerfotografie The grounds around the building have been intensively planted and provide space for fully paved access routes and generous driveways. The property’s existing trees that were able to remain were integrated into green islands, emphasising the history of the location. In December 2016 Clara & Robert was awarded by the ministry for building and accommodation and the chamber of architect in North Rhine-Westphalia as one of the best architectural urban office projects in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.  Image Courtesy © sop architekten, krischerfotografie About sop architekten For over 25 years, architects J.M. Slapa, H. Oberholz and Z. Pszczulny have been developing and realising joint projects for administrative, commercial, industrial and residential purposes, including airports and sports stadiums. Based in Düsseldorf with some 90 employees, the international architecture firm of sop architekten is committed to a clear and timeless architectural language as well as a holistic approach to their constructions, down to the last detail. This includes urban planning analyses as well as the revitalisation of existing properties, professional execution planning and construction management, sophisticated interior design or taking the lead in sustainable construction. With buildings such as the Gap 15, the Hyatt Hotel in Media Harbour, the Esprit Arena or the new Dusseldorf Airport, sop architekten have heavily influenced the face of Dusseldorf. The Orjin Maslak business centre in Istanbul and Wroclaw’s UEFA Euro 2012 football stadium are two of the firm’s successful international endeavours.  Image Courtesy © sop architekten
Tags: Dusseldorf Derendorf, Germany Categories: Building, Office Building, office Complex, Offices |
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