Düsseldorf in turmoil: facade parts fall from a historical building!
Düsseldorf in turmoil: facade parts fall from a historical building!
On March 18, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred in Düsseldorf when parts of the facade of a 120 -year -old apartment building in the Flingern district fell onto a sidewalk. The event occurred on Lichtstrasse at around 4:30 p.m. between Bruchstrasse and Cranachstrasse. The facade parts fell from a height of about 13 meters, but fortunately no passers -by were injured and there was no damage to parked vehicles or other facilities. According to t-online.de Water entrance that had occurred behind a lead cladding of the rain gutter and the facade parts considerably damaged.
The Düsseldorf fire brigade immediately reacted with a fire truck, tool train and management service. In close cooperation with the building supervisory office and other authorities, security measures were initiated. Loose facade parts were removed using a fire brigade crane and special devices. During this work, the tram wire also had to be switched off and ground to ensure the safety of the emergency services. After around two hours, the emergency services were able to secure the danger point and leave the site again.
Secure renovation of historical facades
The incident in Düsseldorf throws a light on the challenges of dealing with historical buildings. As Manfred Sack, an architect from Lucerne, emphasizes, the preservation of such facades is a complex matter that requires a technically well -founded renovation. Historical facades are not only cosmetic elements, but also contribute to the stability and functionality of buildings. They are part of the structure and lead to the foundations, as it is explained in the discussion about the facades reflect cultural values and, as architect Sack states, are an information and expression carrier of society. In the renovation, aspect -specific criteria must be observed in order to protect both the aesthetic and constructive characteristics. The faster aging of plaster and natural stone facades through environmental influences is an additional challenge, while materials such as glass are less susceptible to aging processes.
A look beyond Düsseldorf
On the same day, a similar incident occurred in Bonn, where two passers -by were injured and had to be taken to the hospital. This illustrates the general problem that many cities are confronted with when it comes to preserving historical buildings. The demands on monument protection, which has risen in recent years, make careful planning and execution essential for renovation work.
For further information on the effective and monument-friendly renovation of historical facades, those affected can be on Projekt-altbau.de are.
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