anin jeromin fitilidis & partner architecture: look up agentur

‘look up agentur’ by anin jeromin fitilidis & partner architecture, gelsenkirchen, germany all images © AJF-Architects

dusseldorf based anin jeromin fitilidis & partner architecture has completed ‘look up agentur’ located in gelsenkirchen, germany. the resident communication agency desired a new office which represented the company’s self-confident nature and progressive working methodologies. the three-story structure is sited on a rehabilitated colliery field. visually and programmatically divided laterally into two elements, the production facilities are concealed within a concrete podium. the creative floors are located above within a transparent box allowing employees to continuously view the surrounding landscape. restroom facilities are contained within an elongated concrete block along one facade with small walkout balconies accessible on each level.

glass box rests upon concrete podium

an internal 17 centimeter load bearing wall formed from reinforced concrete is encased with an additional 10 centimeter shell poured on site. the glass is framed with larch wood assembled in a simple post and beam construction with concealed fasteners. a free-standing lamella brise soleil with fixed cantilevered louvers protecting the truncated south elevation from direct sunlight. for interior applications, white epoxy resin and concrete are used within the production areas while matching wood and steel are found within the upper floors.

(left) fixed striated louver system (right) free-standing concrete brise soleil