GATERMANN + SCHOSSIG: Capricorn Haus - best architects 08

GATERMANN + SCHOSSIG

Capricorn Haus

best architects 08

office/administrative buildings

Place

Düsseldorf

Photos

rr-Rainer Rehfeld

Description

The Capricorn House Medienhafen Düsseldorf, which was completed in May 2006, forms the new entrance at the southern point of Düsseldorf harbour. The special feature of this eye-catching new building with its red glass panels is the so-called i-modulFassade, which was designed by GATERMANN + SCHOSSIG. The building’s location, greatly subject to sound pollution, lead to the development of a multi-functional facade module that contains the necessary technology for controlling the building’s temperature and air quality. It is fitted with an air-conditioning system for cooling, heating, ventilation and heat recovery. The façade panel also has integrated lighting, sound absorption and room acoustics elements. The decentralised concept eliminates the need for traditional technology, which leaves greater scope for interior architectural design. As a result, a more flexible floor plan allows the implementation of all office shapes.