Sterntalerweg Lübeck

From renovation project to flagship development

The revitalization of a residential high-rise in the Moisling district of Lübeck shows how existing buildings can be made attractive and economically viable again through targeted interventions. At the core: new loggias with balcony glazing that significantly improve living quality, energy efficiency, and usability.

Project overview

Location: Lübeck-Moisling in Germany
Building type: Residential high-rise (1968)
Scope: Renovation, vertical extension, new loggias
Client: Grundstücks-Gesellschaft TRAVE mbH
Architecture: ppp architekten + stadtplaner
Construction period: 06/2021 – 04/2025

Initial situation

High heat loss, low living comfort, and barely usable balconies — typical challenges for many buildings from this era.

Sanierungsbedürftiges Mehrfamilienhaus mit bröckelndem Putz — The high-rise was gray, outdated, and appeared uninviting. © ppp architekten + stadtplaner gmbh

saniertes Mehrfamilienhaus mit einladenden, teilverglasten Balkonen. — After the comprehensive renovation, the building almost seems to shine. The old, cramped balconies have been replaced by spacious loggias with Lumon’s retractable/sliding glazing.

Solution

152 full-height retractable/sliding glazing systems
Split loggias: glazed + open sections
Flexible, year-round use
Result: balconies transformed into usable living space

Impact

Improved living comfort: weather-protected, usable for longer periods
Better energy efficiency: reduced heat loss
Value preservation: protection of the building structure and lower maintenance needs

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