J. MAYER H. wins competition for new high-rise building in Duesseldorf, Germany

In the invited competition for a new high-rise building in the Heerdt neighborhood of Duesseldorf, Germany, the office of J. MAYER H. Architects was recently announced as the winning team. The design development for the 19-story tower already began in late 2013, and the architects expect completion in 2017.

It's not the first competition success for JMH in Duesseldorf — in November 2011, the Berlin-based practice won one of two first prizes for the urban planning concept "Quartier M."

Read on for more information we've received from J. MAYER H. Architects.

"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 the Rhine, 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 a gown, lending it a light, sculptural character. The three-dimensional, perforated, and semi-transparent façade elements direct views inside and out and protect from the sun and wind. The planting of the terraces and balconies will improve the microclimate and provide a natural atmosphere in combination with the adjacent generously 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 rise featuring 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 outdoor spaces will be oriented toward the south, east, and west, while subordinate use spaces like kitchens and bathrooms face north. The arrangement of the spaces allows both for modern, generous, and flowing spatial arrangements and classical solutions with closed rooms."

Project Details:

Design architect: J. MAYER H. und Partner, Architekten
Architect on Site: Höhler + Partner, Aachen, Germany
Client: Rheinblick Düsseldorf GmbH

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

Invited competition 2012, 1st Prize
Project: 2013 - 2017
Completion: 2017

Check the image gallery below for drawings of the building.

All images courtesy of J. MAYER H. Architects.