J.Mayer.H 1st prize winner competition to
design a 19-story medical services and residential high-rise in the center of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region. The “sculptural”
tower, which is defined by the horizontal “cloud-shaped” aluminum strips that cloak its facade, is designed to “provide a natural atmosphere” enhanced by planted terraces and balconies overlooking the adjacent landscape of the Rheinaue and views of Duesseldorf.
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Competition: RKM740,
Award: First Prize,
Project Name: RKM740 Tower,
Architects: J.Mayer.H Architects,
Location: Düsseldorf-Heerdt, Dusseldorf, Germany,
Architect on Site: Höhler + Partner (Aachen, Germany),
Design Team: Andre Santer, Dr. Paul Angelier, Marta Ramirez Iglesias, Max Margorskyi,
Client: Rheinblick Düsseldorf GmbH,
Area: 26000.0 sqm,
Project Year: 2017,
Photographs: J. MAYER H., via designboom.
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| Meter Tower |
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.
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| Floor Plan Meter Tower - J.Mayer.H |
The facades are designed as cloud-shaped, horizontal waves That shroud the
building like a gown, lending it a light, sculptural character. The three-dimensional, perforated, semi-transparent and directly Elements facade 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.
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| Floor Plan Meter Tower - J.Mayer.H |
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 upper floors open an impressive panorama view far beyond the Dusseldorf city limits.
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| Section Meter Tower - J.Mayer.H |
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