Redesign of the IHK Cologne building

In addition, the previously raised foyer in the main entrance with the adjoining part of the west wing and the north wing are to be lowered in order to make the ground floor barrier-free and without thresholds. The original horseshoe shape in the existing building is to be closed by adding a four-storey extension on the east side. In addition to this connecting structure to the east, a four-storey extension is to be added to the north wing. The north wing is also to be demolished as part of the construction work and then rebuilt as a new building. The listed existing façades will be renovated in line with conservation requirements as part of the construction work. In addition to the extensive structural work, the building will be renovated to improve its energy efficiency and the building services will be extensively modernized. This means that the building can be considered a turnkey project.

The project is aiming for DGNB "Sustainable Building Site" certification from the German Sustainable Building Council.

Certified by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB)

Ed. Züblin AG is pursuing several goals with this project: A sustainable construction site organization, the conservation of resources as well as the minimization of emissions, responsibility for the health and well-being of the builders, the cultivation of good neighbourliness and, of course, high-quality construction. For this, Ed. Züblin AG was the first company to be recognized by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB).

Here you can find more information about the DGNB system for sustainable construction sites: https://www.dgnb.de/en/certification/buildings/construction-site

Selected measures in the project