Wohnen am Kaiserteich
Modern Meets Classic
  • Location
    Düsseldorf
  • Project
    New construction of a residential building
  • Client
    Wohnen am Kaiserteich I GmbH, consisting of Kondor Wessels Projektentwicklung GmbH and Bema Development GmbH
  • Architect of record
    Caspar Schmitz-Morkramer
  • Technical building equipment
    ITG Hans Pitz, Aachen
  • Structural engineering
    SOMMER - Ingenieurbüro Bauwesen, Solingen
  • Fire protection
    Dirk Hagebölling, Sachverständiger für Brandschutz, Coesfeld
  • Landscape architecture
    prechler landschaftsarchitektur, Düsseldorf
  • Building physics
    Peutz Consult, Düsseldorf
  • Planning and construction period
    2011–2013
  • Service phases
    1–5, 8 (artistic supervision)
  • Gross floor area (AG/BG)
    3,170 m²/1,260 m²
  • Photos
    Jens Willebrand
  • This project is from the joint period of meyerschmitzmorkramer.

Kaiserteich living: 11 exclusive condominiums on Wasserstrasse in Düsseldorf’s Unterbilk district offer stunning panoramic lake views. In 2013, we filled a gap in the block with a new building that harmonizes with the historic character of the partially listed street through a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional stylistic elements. We aligned the building’s height with neighboring structures, creating a four-story building with a setback/rooftop level. To maintain a coherent scale in the building width as well, we used two different types of natural stone for the facade. Sand-colored Trosselfels limestone on the left and light gray shell limestone on the right give the impression of two distinct buildings, similar in style yet each with its own identity.

Lots of light, lots of space

Both halves of the building feature a pronounced central axis; on the right, a bay window reflects a design element typical of the street. For the ground floor, we diverged from this symmetry to create balance at the base: the entrance to the underground parking is on the left, while the main entrance is on the right. All apartments are accessed through a double-height foyer leading to the staircase and elevator. The spacious apartments range from 160 to 360 square meters, with some designed as maisonettes. A smaller guest apartment is included on the 4th floor. High-quality, durable materials such as natural stone and wood are used throughout, ensuring urban living with maximum comfort. Large windows penetrate deep into the apartments, each featuring one or more balconies or terraces overlooking the serene garden.

Project team