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Description

In Sankt Göres Strasse in Düsseldorf, not far from the listed Kaiserswerther Diakonie, there are now two townhouses that look as though they have always been there. Slightly set back from the street, they do not brag but exude extravagance with elegant restraint. Refined classic elements such as arched windows in oiled oak and exposed brickwork façades give these houses an aura of familiarity, while the carefully arranged entrances and generous proportions suggest a more contemporary interpretation. The houses are accessed from the side via portals in exposed concrete and oak doors, one with a round arch, the other angular. The buildings follow a defined dramaturgy of form, structure and material. Accents and highlights are followed by quiet passages, just like the life that takes place inside. The interiors echo the same clarity and natural canon of materials. A high-ceilinged entrance hall gives an indication of the spaciousness of the house, while an open-plan living area extends across the ground floor and oak conservatories offer peaceful views of the greenery. Three bedrooms and a bathroom are located on the first level, and the attic floor holds the master suite with bedroom, dressing room and master bath. The visible roof woodwork creates a warm atmosphere while allowing ceiling heights up to six metres. Despite a clear sense of belonging together, the two houses retain their uniqueness, blend in without making a grand entrance and yet do not drown in uniformity.