References

The housing cooperative “Wohnungsgenossenschaft Aufbau Dresden eG“ (WGA)

With around 17,000 apartments, WGA is the largest cooperative in East Germany. Its residential areas are centrally located between the Elbe and the Großer Garten, as well as in the eastern part of Dresden, offering housing for individual needs. The cooperative is characterized by attractive outdoor areas, experienced staff, and caretakers who ensure order and security. Every member becomes part of an engaged community, with cultural offerings through community centers and family centers.

Enderstraße, Wallotstraße, Zamenhofstraße

The WGA renovated the apartment blocks on Enderstraße 2-42 from 2020 to 2021. Working with the planners from the Cossebaude engineering community, they created stylish and comfortable homes for many tenants. In addition to refurbishing vacant apartments, the balconies were completely renewed, elevators were installed in the stairwells, and all entrances were fitted with new apartment, basement, and house doors. The blocks received spacious vestibules and newly insulated, colorfully designed facades. The outdoor areas were also landscaped and made resident-friendly after the construction phase.

The housing cooperative “Wohnungsgenossenschaft Johannstadt eG” (WGJ)

WGJ owns around 7,800 apartments surrounded by lovingly designed green spaces and outdoor areas. These apartments are located in the heart of Dresden and range from historic buildings dating back to 1912 to modern energy-efficient buildings. The residential buildings are spread across the Dresden districts of Johannstadt, Striesen, Pirnaische Vorstadt, Seevorstadt-Ost/Großer Garten, and Innere Neustadt. Many WGJ residential buildings are currently being equipped with solar panels.

Pfeifferhannsstraße

From 2020 to 2022, WGJ renovated the buildings at Pfeifferhannsstraße 22 and 24. The barrier-free apartments, mostly equipped with shower baths, are specifically designed to meet the needs of older adults. Following the comprehensive renovation of these 1970s buildings, the massive 11-story apartment block at Pfeifferhannsstraße 10-20, with six entrances, is now also being renovated. The renovations will include installing new windows, doors, and mailboxes.

The housing cooperative “Eisenbahner-Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft Dresden eG” (EWG)

With around 8,700 apartments, EWG has been a significant housing cooperative in Dresden since 1954. The cooperative’s housing stock is located in the districts of Gorbitz, Briesnitz, Löbtau, Dölzschen, and Naußlitz. The cooperative is currently renovating primarily prefabricated buildings in the Gorbitz district. Additionally, outdoor areas are being greened and playgrounds built. These renovation efforts shape and enhance the city of Dresden, fostering community among its residents.

Wilsdruffer Ring, Maulbeerenstraße, Hainbuchenstraße

A few years ago, the double apartment block at Wilsdruffer Ring 31/33 was completely renovated and modernized for energy efficiency, creating new barrier-free 2- and 4-room apartments. In 2024, EWG will be renovating many properties in Gorbitz and Briesnitz, including merging apartments, installing elevators, and emphasizing accessibility. Our installation services included fitting mailbox systems, aluminum entrance doors, balcony doors, and cellar, apartment entrance, and interior doors.

Christian School Association

Försterlingstraße

The Christian School Association Zschachwitz e.V. built a new elementary school with after-school care in Försterlingstraße. The visually very appealing planning with colored facade panels was carried out by Zipp+Pöschl Architekten und Ingenieurgemeinschaft. Our fitters were responsible, among other things, for the installation of the long decorative window fronts.

The housing cooperative “Wohnbau- und Verwaltungs-GmbH Coswig” (WBV)

WBV has been renting out around 2,500 apartments and commercial premises since the company was founded in 1994.

Moritzburger Straße, Lutherstraße/Lindenauer Straße

The WBV lives up to its name. In 2021, the apartment block at Moritzburger Straße 73a – 73d was completely renovated, creating new barrier-free apartments now accessible by elevators. The service building at Moritzburger Straße 73 followed in 2022, gaining two additional floors. Our services included installing apartment entrance, cellar, and interior doors, as well as windows, shutters, and granite window sills.

The Lutherstraße 6 a–d will be renamed Lindenauer Straße 31/33 during the complete renovation in 2023/2024, as the new entrances with elevators have been moved to Lindenauer Straße. The original 72 apartments will be transformed into 51 modern, KFW85-standardized apartments with new-build quality, great layouts, and their own parking spaces. Here too, we diligently worked on behalf of WBV, installing various fittings.

The housing cooperative “Wohnungsgenossenschaft Gröditz eG” (WGG)

In June 1954, the current Wohnungsgenossenschaft Gröditz eG was established as the Arbeiterwohnungsgenossenschaft “Glück auf” Gröditz. With 1,653 apartments, WGG is the largest landlord in Gröditz. Since 1992, extensive modernizations have been carried out on both the interiors and exteriors of the buildings, and this work continues. Future plans include a comprehensive redesign of the residential areas.

Ludwig-van-Beethoven-Straße, Fröbelstraße

In Gröditz, a six-story prefabricated building from 1988 has been modernized. The renovation involved consolidating the entrances to install elevators, enhancing the quality of living. The upgrade also significantly improves the building’s energy efficiency and safety.

In 2023, the first new construction in over 20 years was completed: the Fröbelhaus. It offers 39 barrier-free 1- and 2-room apartments with custom layouts, energy-efficient heat pump heating, an elevator, and a large ground-floor terrace, providing a very comfortable home for older adults. A service partner on-site provides 24/7 care and additional services such as meal provision and housekeeping.

Kita – Rudolph-Bergander-Ring

The city of Dresden renovated a daycare center for children on Rudolph-Bergander-Ring with the planning of the Froebel + Froebel engineering consortium. Our installation services included the windows, window sills, aluminum exterior doors and fall-proof glazing.

The housing cooperative “sächsische Wohnungsgenossenschaft Dresden eG” (SWGD)

With over 9,600 apartments, SWGD is one of the largest housing providers in Dresden.

Lommatzscher Straße

SWGD refurbished the apartment buildings on Lommatzscher Strasse in Mickten, thus giving Dresden’s cityscape a new look. The WBS 70 is a series of residential buildings in prefabricated slab construction, which was developed in the early 1970s by the German Building Academy and the Technical University of Dresden, among others. In cooperation with the creative planners of the Ingenieurgemeinschaft Cossebaude, the facade was completely renewed, equipped with thermal insulation and the balconies were rebuilt. The staircases were repaired and the electrical and sanitary installations in the apartments were renewed. An elevator was retrofitted at some of the building entrances. Finally, the new facades were given artfully arranged trellis ropes for greenery, and the outdoor facilities were also redesigned. Among other things, our fitters renewed apartment and entrance doors in this property.

VILA Projekt D1 GmbH Co. KG

Weinbergstraße

VILA Projekt D1 GmbH Co. KG is a Hamburg company that develops, plans and realizes new construction projects. Five family-friendly and contemporary apartment buildings were built on Weinbergstraße in one of the greenest and most popular residential areas in the north of Dresden. Our services included the installation of aluminum house entrance doors, apartment entrance doors and steel doors for the basement floors.