Developer: Interboden GmbH & Co. KG
Architect: HPP architects
Completion: 2024
Specialist Planner: EPEA GmbH, Transsolar, Knippers Helbig
Photographer: Mario Brand
The office building in Düsseldorf known as "The Cradle" was completed by project developer Interboden in 2024 and stands as a truly innovative structure. Designed as a hybrid building based on the Cradle to Cradle® principle, it significantly reduces its ecological footprint. The building is designed for disassembly, which will result in a drastically reduced amount of waste at the end of its lifecycle. The materials used result in a 47% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to conventional buildings. Furthermore, operational CO₂ emissions are reduced by an additional 38%. This optimization was achieved early on by linking the BIM model with a Circularity Passport® for the first time, allowing for the identification of CO2 -intensive components and their targeted replacement with more sustainable alternatives.
The building's facade is defined by its diamond-shaped structure, which gives it a unique and distinctive appearance. The eye-catching glulam columns can be dismantled at a later date to allow for the continued use of these resources. Depending on their orientation, they are arranged at varying depths, thereby serving as passive solar shading.
To ensure high indoor air quality, we installed PVC-free carpeting. It filters fine dust from the air during the day, which is then simply vacuumed away in the evening. The wall plantings on every floor also contribute to keeping the air clean.
