Dilapidated old building becomes an urban jewel

Built in the 1920s, largely destroyed during the Second World War and then rebuilt immediately afterwards, the home of the Kuck family from the district of Poll in Cologne has already undergone many changes. It demonstrated its versatility once again in 2021/2022: it was completely refurbished, expanded and adapted to bring it up to today's standards and to meet the individual requirements of the clients.

Using glass to create an open and bright home
The interior of the old building was very dark; there were small windows, confined spaces and an equally narrow staircase. It was very important for the clients to make their new home as open as possible. They had very specific ideas about this: "We wanted the rooms to be as big as possible and flooded with light. That's why glass plays such an important role in our home," explains Kerstin Kuck. PVC-U windows from the Schüco LivIng system have been used throughout. One reason was the outstanding thermal insulation values combined with the excellent value for money that they offer. However, the design was also pivotal in their choice. Kerstin Kuck: "We wanted the whole frame to have just one colour on the inside. The Schüco series made this possible."

Energy consumption significantly reduced
All the windows are triple glazed, which helps to minimise the amount of energy required by the home. Dominic Kuck explains: "Being a terraced house, the heat transmission loss is relatively low as it is enclosed on two sides. It is also fully insulated on both sides, as is the roof. Its primary energy requirement is all that distinguishes it from a KfW 55 home. "