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The Capricorn House Medienhafen Düsseldorf represents the new entrance at the southern point of Düsseldorf Media 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.
Courtesy of Gatermann + Schossig -Photographs : Rainer Rehfeld, HG Esch, Markus Boeker
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.
Courtesy of Gatermann + Schossig -Photographs : Rainer Rehfeld, HG Esch, Markus Boeker
It is fitted with an air-conditioning system for cooling, heating, ventilation and heat recovery. The facade panel also has integrated lighting, sound absorption and room acoustics elements. Courtesy of Gatermann + Schossig -Photographs : Rainer Rehfeld, HG Esch, Markus Boeker
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.
Courtesy of Gatermann + Schossig – Floor Plan
Courtesy of Gatermann + Schossig – Floor Plan
Project Info :
Architects : Gatermann + Schossig

Project Area : 43000.0 sqm

Project Year :2008

Project Location : Dusseldorf, Germany

Photographs : Rai...