Refurbishment of Mannheimer Straße 9 in Schwetzingen

In these historical premises, Max Pichler founded the newspaper “Schwetzinger Zeitung” in 1882

Mannheimer Straße is located in the hub of Schwetzingen city center which includes many specialty shops and a varied gastronomy. Due to its compact structure, it is only a few minutes walk to the beautiful palace square and the castle.
The building is located in the pedestrian zone within the low or limited traffic area.

With its historical origins dating back to 1750, the building was completely refurbished between March 2015 till September 2016 with optimum regard to all aspects of contemporary living.

Video and press article of the newspaper Schwetzinger Zeitung»

Click through our PICTURE GALLERY and get an impression of the refurbishment measures step by step.

Country: Germany
Year of construction: 1750
Completion: Summer 2016
8 accomodation units
89 – 165 m² / unit,
parking spaces
2 commercial units
54 – 120 m² / unit

Cross-section – the construction works are almost finished

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Facade and roof

Beginning of the construction works at Mannheimer Straße
Exterior view of Mannheimer Straße 9
Rear building - old condition of the roof
Preparations for the roof renovation
View over the greenery
Rear building - the scaffolding is in place
The work on the rear building is progressing
The works on the roof are in full swing - panelling of the dormers with shale
Finishing the dormers
Preparation and installation of the roof windows
Finished roofage and windows with solar-powered shutters
Installation of solar panels
Roof terrace of a maisonette in the front building
Finishing the facade
Remember: that’s how it still looked like by March 2015
Dismantling of the scaffolding
The facade is shining in new splendor
The works on the roof continue!
Roof truss construction - the first beam is installed
Partly finished roof surface of the rear building
The future balconies of two maisonettes
with finished roof and installed door units
View of the rear building before installing the balconies on the 1st floor
Installation of the balconies for the flats on the rear building’s 1st floor
A special moment:
the dismantling of the crane after eight months
View from the flats in the rear building, 2nd floor
The old bricks are getting included in the new wall