Walzstahlhaus, Dusseldorf
Shaped by history: The Walzstahlhaus
An office building with charm. Built between 1938 and 1940 according to the designs of architects Heinrich Rosskotten and Karl Wach, the Walzstahlhaus, which is a listed building, immediately catches the eye.
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WALZSTAHLHAUS IN DETAIL
Listed elements adorn the property
Statues enthroned on consoles, designed by the Düsseldorf sculptor Erich Kuhn, decorate the neoclassical property. The portal shows a monumentalized pillar construction spanning two storeys. Five console heads are attached to the southern axis of the building, each marking a new floor. In the representative building, which also impresses with its listed building components on the inside, the AOK insurance company uses office space of more than 10,000 m². A comprehensive revitalization is planned for the building – the building application for this was submitted in February 2023. The full renovation is scheduled to begin in Q4 2024, following the current tenant’s move-out. As part of the revitalization, work is planned on the building envelope and mechanical and electrical systems to reduce the building’s energy consumption. The office floors will undergo a complete renovation, while certain historically protected spatial structures and building components will be preserved. The result will be high-quality boutique offices featuring spacious interior designs and a digital infrastructure. The office spaces will be equipped with mechanical ventilation and heating/cooling ceiling panels. The project aims to achieve DGNB Gold certification. In addition, an assessment is underway to determine whether the technical evaluation criteria of the EU Taxonomy relevant to the renovation project can be met.
In good company with the Königsallee
Close to the famous Königsallee, the Walzstahlhaus is located in the popular Düsseldorf banking district. The quarter benefits from an excellent infrastructure with ideal transport connections. Versatile restaurants, nice cafés and numerous shopping facilities are in the immediate vicinity.