PROJECTS / RWE HEADQUARTERS

First Double-skin Facade Office Tower in the World

The floor-to-ceiling glazing of the double-skin facade naturally illuminates and ventilates the offices. A controllable sunshade made of aluminum louvers is weather-protected and suspended in the floor-to-ceiling space between the facades. On the inside, there is a textile glare protection screen. The double-skin glass facade reduces wind pressure on the interior windows, allowing them to be manually opened even on the 30th floor for ventilation. Since 1999, the RWE building has also served as an annex of the renowned Museum Folkwang in Essen, hosting exhibitions of contemporary artists. The installation "Einwurf" by artist Mira Schumann features a basketball court that incorporates the space and architecture into the concept. Employees and visitors are encouraged to interactively engage with the installation.