Facts and Figures
Mannheim city centre will soon add a new jewel to its crown: Peek & Cloppenburg is building a new "Weltstadthaus" store at the heart of the Planken shopping precinct in Mannheim. Designed by US star architect Richard Meier, the complex will house a sales area of around 12,500 m² spread over five elegant sales levels. Hamburg-based ECE is developing the "Weltstadthaus" for Peek & Cloppenburg as general contractor through its subsidiary GB Immobilien.
In terms of civic development and architectural design, the new "Weltstadthaus" complex is a landmark project for the future of Mannheim. A facade made of glass and natural stone will give the new building an elegant and transparent air. The plans for the interior include a round glass-covered light courtyard with a large sundial. The light-flooded sales premises, the clear-cut contours and the use of natural materials will create a friendly and elegant atmosphere.
Opening
Construction work began in early September 2005, and the project is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2007.
Architect
Richard Meier, USA
ECE Services
General planning