CONVERTING BUILDINGS
THE POTENTIAL OF EXISTING PROPERTIES
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Around 150 modern rental or owner-occupied apartments are to be built in a disused 1970s office building.
Converting existing buildings is one key way to meet climate targets while opening up new usable space. That applies in particular to energy refurbishments of older buildings. But converting disused office properties into residential buildings – especially in downtown locations – can also provide a positive stimulus for neighborhood development.
DÜSSELDORF: SUSTAINABLE HOMES INSTEAD OF OFFICES
In Düsseldorf, the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, ECE Work & Live is planning the conversion of a former office complex into an attractive, sustainable residential block with around 150 modern rental or owner-occupied apartments that meet high energy performance standards. Dating back to the 1970s and divided into three building sections, the complex is located in the city center near the Zoopark – Düsseldorf’s green oasis, with a lake, grassy areas, and playgrounds. Around 85 million euros is being invested in the project. Work is currently scheduled to commence in 2025/2026 and is expected to wrap up in 2027/2028.
150
RENTAL OR OWNER-OCCUPIED APARTMENTS
85 million €
PROJECT VOLUME
“There’s a lot of potential in converting existing buildings. If project planning can combine economic and environmental criteria and the needs of future users into a sustainable overall concept, then, say, converting disused office properties into modern residential buildings or hotels could be a model for future success.”
Maria Mateo Navarro, Architect and Head of Department Creative Design bei ECE Work & Live