Kö-Bogen II is a commercial and office complex in Düsseldorf, notable for its extensive green façade that wraps around its trapezoidal structure. Completed in 2020, this landmark features sloping surfaces covered in over 30,000 hornbeam plants, enhancing urban biodiversity and air quality. It connects Düsseldorf's central park and bustling shopping district, standing alongside significant modern architectural works. The building’s innovative design, supported by a custom irrigation system, not only creates an aesthetic landmark but also fulfills environmental functions and embodies a new architectural approach toward greenery.
The building features a vast green façade, regarded as one of the largest in Europe, wrapped in over 30,000 hornbeam plants, creating a stunning green pyramid.
Kö-Bogen II's design takes on a trapezoidal form with sloped surfaces covered in hornbeam hedges, which stretch for more than 8 kilometers when measured flat.
The green façade improves air quality, reduces the urban heat island effect, provides sound insulation, and fosters urban biodiversity, ensuring environmental benefits.
Clemence's photo series illustrates Kö-Bogen II as a visual and spatial connector between iconic neighbors, softening its distinctive volume with lush greenery.
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