Weintor 12 / Mainz old town – historic ambience, top features
In the heart of Mainz’s historic old town, modern living space is taking shape in the former Bruder-Konrad-Stift building. Between winding alleys and architectural gems, 30 modern apartments will be created in the traditional property by 2024. The future residents can look forward to a home that boasts a long and interesting history: the Bruder-Konrad-Stift building ensemble was once a patrician house first mentioned in the 13th century. Over the course of the centuries, parts of the ensemble have served as a prison, hospital, chapel, university lecture hall and living accommodation and recreational establishment for monks and nuns.
For more than a year now, the project developers J. Molitor Immobilien GmbH, IGM Immobilien Gesellschaft Mainz mbH and G.L. Kayser Immobilien GmbH have been writing a new chapter: the Bruder-Konrad-Stift building is being transformed into the ‘Weintor 12’ residential ensemble – a home for lovers of stylish urban living. Architect Ludwig Mann from the Mainz-based firm mann+schneberger, who has been providing technical support for the ensemble for decades, is overseeing the careful architectural revamp.
Following the first year of construction, the current state of progress provides fascinating insights, some of which allow us to delve deep into the past. Certain relics of the past can only be seen during the construction phase, reports architect Ludwig Mann: ‘One such example is a section of masonry that the sisters of the Bruder-Konrad-Stift repaired themselves after the devastation caused by the Second World War.’ Decorative highlights are being lovingly restored and will remain visible, wherever possible. For example, the residents of a certain apartment will one day be able to spruce themselves up in a bathroom featuring a groin vault. Of particular significance from a listed building perspective is the roof truss belonging to ‘Haus Schellenberg’, which is part of the ensemble and was built in 16th and 17th centuries. Preserving the roof truss is a complex task: for structural reasons, the historical elements will be integrated into a new roof truss. The carpentry team from our in-house timber construction company has to compensate for height differences of up to 20 centimetres. Parts of the historic wooden beams will later be visible in the living areas.
Historic charm is being married with state-of-the-art living comfort and smart technology in Weintor 12, stresses Molitor Sales Manager Manuel Ludwig: ‘The energy supply will use geothermal energy. A wide range of building technology elements such as underfloor heating can be controlled via the smart home app, which also makes it easy to save energy on a daily basis. The myRENZbox system allows residents to conveniently send and receive parcels and deliveries, even when they are not at home. The sizes of the individually dimensioned two- to four-room apartments range from around 43 to 179 square metres. All units will feature real oak flooring, underfloor heating, multi-glazed wooden windows and high-quality bathroom suites and hardware. Most of the apartments will have barrier-free access. Particularly attractive from an architectural perspective are the attic apartments, most of which architect Mann has designed with exclusive Cabrio windows. In addition, three of the attic apartments afford a direct view of Mainz Cathedral. The majority of the other apartments will also feature balconies or terraces. A green inner courtyard will provide the ideal spot to while away the time and relax. Two thirds of the apartments have already been marketed. . For Uwe Borgmann, Head of Sales at IGM Immobilien Gesellschaft Mainz, the extraordinary package plays the key role here: ‘Everything comes together in one place: the historic ambience, luxuriously appointed apartments and the location in the heart of Mainz’s old town – just a few minutes’ walk from Augustinergasse, the State Theatre, the banks of the Rhine and the shops in the city centre.’
The building ensemble is due for completion in the third quarter of 2024.
