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Project · Leipzig area

Historic fabric.New perspectives.

A residential and commercial building where history, energy efficiency and design were developed together.

Project completed

  • Heritage
  • Attic conversion
  • Heat pump
  • Building enhancement
Visualisation of the enhanced clinker façade after refurbishment
06A façade with new presence— Historic quality, thought forwardProject visualisation · depicts the building after refurbishment

Existing building

A building with character and room to grow.

Its historic clinker-brick architecture defines the building. At the same time, the envelope, courtyard, building services and attic offered considerable potential.

The aim was never to overwrite the existing building, but to develop the qualities it already had.

  1. 01

    Historic fabric

    Architecture worth preserving

  2. 02

    Residential and commercial use

    Different requirements under one roof

  3. 03

    Attic

    Untapped space within the existing structure

  4. 04

    Courtyard

    Room for technical and design improvement

Historic yellow clinker façade before refurbishment
01Historic fabric— An existing building with potentialExisting building · before refurbishment
Corner building with clinker façade and shop unit before refurbishment
02A street front with character— Structure, use and visibility of the existing buildingExisting building · before refurbishment
Courtyard before refurbishment
03A courtyard with potential— The existing inner areaExisting building · before refurbishment
Unconverted attic with historic timber beams
04A roof with character— Historic fabric on showExisting building · before refurbishment
Attic in raw state with existing beams and daylight
05An attic with prospects— Raw state with conversion potentialExisting building · before refurbishment

Preserving the fabric

Keep the history. Raise the quality.

The historic clinker façade remained the defining element of the building.

The refurbishment was planned to keep proportions, materials and architectural character intact while improving technical and energy performance.

  • 01Historic clinker façade preserved
  • 02Characteristic façade rhythm retained
  • 03Windows developed in keeping with the design
  • 04Existing proportions respected
  • 05Energy performance improved
Visualisation of the street view with renewed windows
07Historic façade, new impact— Carefully renewed, thoughtfully added toProject visualisation · depicts the building after refurbishment

Energy + architecture

Efficiency that suits the building.

In historic architecture, energy upgrades and design have to be considered together.

New and improved windows were therefore treated not in isolation but as part of the entire building envelope.

  • 01Improved thermal protection
  • 02Greater comfort
  • 03Design integration
  • 04Historic appearance retained

Integrating technology

Technology can be part of good design, too.

The courtyard was reorganised for everyday use and upgraded technically at the same time.

A modern heat pump solution was integrated into the overall concept without reducing the courtyard to a plant area.

  • 01Heat pump
  • 02Neatly integrated building services
  • 03Upgraded courtyard
  • 04Planting
  • 05A better place to spend time
Visualisation of the reorganised courtyard with heat pump and planting
08The courtyard rethought— Upgraded and technically extendedProject visualisation · depicts the building after refurbishment

Spatial potential

An unused attic becomes a new asset.

The historic attic offered not only extra space but a distinctive spatial identity.

The existing timber structure was treated as a design quality and integrated into the new use.

  • 01Historic beams kept visible
  • 02Roof upgraded for energy performance
  • 03Daylight improved deliberately
  • 04New living or usable space created
  • 05Warm, natural materials
  • 06Historic structure still clearly legible
Visualisation of the converted attic with exposed timber beams
09Space gained under the roof— Converted with respect for the existingProject visualisation · depicts the building after refurbishment

Architectural quality

Refurbishment doesn't end at energy demand.

Good work on existing buildings combines technical improvement with the quality of the spaces.

Materials, light, proportions and the historic structure were therefore considered as part of one overall concept.

Respect for the existingMaterialityDaylightAtmosphereQuality of useLongevityLasting value

Visualisation of the bright attic storey with two roof windows
10Light and space under the roof— A converted attic with characterProject visualisation · depicts the building after refurbishment

EcoFuture Solutions

Thinking buildings through as a whole.

  • 01Existing building analysis
  • 02Energy strategy
  • 03Refurbishment and measures concept
  • 04Technical systems integration
  • 05Heritage considerations
  • 06Building envelope and windows
  • 07Roof and space development
  • 08Design coordination
  • 09Project support

Our aim is not just a more efficient building, but a better one.

After refurbishment

Historic character.New quality.

  • 01Historic fabric preserved
  • 02Energy performance improved
  • 03Building services modernised
  • 04Attic brought into use
  • 05Quality of living and use enhanced
  • 06Courtyard upgraded
  • 07Long-term usability improved

Recognising potential in existing buildings.

Historic buildings don't need off-the-shelf solutions.

EcoFuture Solutions brings energy strategy, technical planning and architectural quality together in one concept for future-ready properties.

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