Frankfurt, Germany 1991-1993 / Architekt: Sever Severain, Wiesbaden / Intern: Bormann
A historic newspaper building right around the corner from the Frankfurt stock market was turned into a modern office building, upgraded with elevators, a modern combination-office layout and hi-tech MEP (e.g. underfloor AC, cooling ceiling system etc.). To make this impressive staircase work – which connects three existing buildings on three different levels with three elevators – was an interesting and rewarding challenge.
Photo credits: s.severain
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Wiesbaden, Germany 1989 / Diploma
Imaging, you are a senior student and you are preparing your thesis: An owner of a historic building offers you the opportunity to use his property, to develop a valuable solution for upgrading his well-known retail store. Outcome: The restoration of a ‘hidden treasure’.
Photo credits: t.bormann
Mainz, Germany 1994 / Architekt
What do you do, when you have a 3,500-sf barn behind your house, enjoy the mediterranean ‘flair’, and love to entertain? You just might hire an architect and realize your dream.
That’s what happened with this spacious old ‘Scheune’ from 1889 in the Rhine Valley near Mainz: A building with solid 2-ft thick stone walls, a ‘Kuhstall’, a wine cellar, and super high ceilings. We revitalized this beautiful ‘piece’ and turned it into a modern, stylish, and comfortable place to recharge and welcome.
Photo credits: lichtblick / s.vornholt
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Wiesbaden, Germany 1994-1998 / Architekt
A young building owner wanted to upgrade a newly inherited
multi-family home. This historic building from the early 19th hundreds received new plumbing, kitchen, bath and electricity. Result: A fun and sometimes challenging project – an old building outfitted with modern apartment units.
Photo credits: t.bormann
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Palm Desert, CA USA 2007 / Architekt
Look what happens, when you design a retail store in collaboration with a well-known clothing designer from Los Angeles: A
clean look and layout with well-chosen colors and materials. That makes it a
stylish design and creates an inviting
ambiance.
Picture credits: t.bormann / s.smith