RAG-Stiftung und RAG AG

Essen, Germany

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Photo © Nikolai Benner

Photo © Jens Kirchner

Office Buildings

Architects: kadawittfeldarchitektur

Location: Essen, Germany
Year: 2018
Client: RAG-Stiftung und RAG Aktiengesellschaft
Construction Volume: GFA approx. 9.400 m², GIV 38.700 m³
Project Development: KÖLBL KRUSE, Essen + RAG Montan Immobilien, Essen
User: RAG-Stiftung and RAG Aktiengesellschaft
Realisation: 2016-2018
Project Managemen: Mathias Garanin
Certificate: DGNB Platinum

The new administrative headquarters of RAG-Stiftung and RAG AG is located at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zollverein in Essen. Positioned to the west of the iconic mining tower and opposite the impressive former coking plant, the new build closes the corner of the grounds at the transition to the bordering forest. The L-shaped building adopts the boundaries of the corner plot and forms a landmark on the square “Weißer Platz” from where a broad set of stairs continues the natural landscape and leads up to the roof garden. Employees can use the raised exterior zone with paths, small terraces, a variety of seating areas and plants in numerous ways while enjoying the fresh air and views of the natural landscape and the former mining grounds. The two office complexes are arranged around two planted courtyards and accessed via a circular corridor. The offices of RAG-Stiftung and RAG AG are accommodated in the north and east wings, whereas the communal facilities, such as the canteen, the conference and plant rooms, are incorporated in the central link.