![Capricorn House Medienhafen Düsseldorf / Gatermann + Schossig - Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/52fd/522d/e8e4/4e54/8200/00f4/newsletter/PORTADA.jpg?1392333320)
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Architects: Gatermann + Schossig
- Area: 43000 m²
- Year: 2008
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Photographs:Rainer Rehfeld, HG Esch, Markus Boeker
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Text description provided by the architects. The Capricorn House Medienhafen Düsseldorf represents the new entrance at the southern point of Düsseldorf Media harbour. The special feature of this eye-catching new building with its red glass panels is the so-called “i-modulFassade”, which was designed by GATERMANN + SCHOSSIG.
![Capricorn House Medienhafen Düsseldorf / Gatermann + Schossig - Lighting, Column](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/52fd/523c/e8e4/4e15/8900/00e4/newsletter/Markus_Boeker_EON_D%C3%85sseldorf_0507080109.jpg?1392333327)
The building’s location, greatly subject to sound pollution, lead to the development of a multi-functional facade module that contains the necessary technology for controlling the building’s temperature and air quality. It is fitted with an air-conditioning system for cooling, heating, ventilation and heat recovery. The facade panel also has integrated lighting, sound absorption and room acoustics elements.
![Capricorn House Medienhafen Düsseldorf / Gatermann + Schossig - Beam, Steel](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/52fd/5278/e8e4/4e3c/d000/00e5/medium_jpg/Fotografer_RainerRehfeld_Atrium_innen_kleiner_.jpg?1392333387)
The decentralised concept eliminates the need for traditional technology, which leaves greater scope for interior architectural design. As a result, a more flexible floor plan allows the implementation of all office shapes.
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