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Goethestrasse 8

Dusseldorf
Zoo
Adress Goethestrasse 8, 40237 Düsseldorf-Zooviertel
Units 9 freehold apartments, including 2 maisonette units and 1 penthouse
Living spaces approx. 114 m² to approx. 204 m²
Architecture Sebastian Treese
Location Quiet avenue in the historic Zoo Quarter, close to Zoopark and Rethelstraße
Special Features High-quality entrance area with bespoke lighting concept, individual floor plan layouts with symmetrical room sequences, lift access from the underground garage directly into the apartments, balconies, loggias, rooftop terraces, and private gardens

In one of Düsseldorf’s most sought-after residential locations, Goethestraße 8 presents an exceptional collection of just nine exclusive freehold apartments. Thoughtfully designed with timeless elegance, the residences offer living spaces ranging from 114 to 204 sqm – including an impressive penthouse spanning the entire top floor, as well as two expansive maisonettes with private gardens.

Timeless Elegance in the Zoo Quarter

In the heart of one of Düsseldorf’s most sought-after residential neighbourhoods, Goethestraße 8 is home to an extraordinary new development in the Zoo Quarter. This project captures the architectural spirit of the turn of the century and reinterprets it through a contemporary design language. The façade, finished in ivory-coloured render and structured by sculptural bay windows, finely drawn cornice profiles, and a striking ornamental gable, blends confidently into the established streetscape. Rather than imitating the past, the building stands as a characterful reinterpretation – with clear architectural intent, a refined sense of proportion, and the ambition to endure.

With just nine residences – including two spacious maisonettes with private gardens and a penthouse featuring atelier windows and a rooftop terrace – the building embodies an urban lifestyle of rare quality and understated elegance.

Enduring Architecture in the Truest Sense

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The appearance of the building is defined by its classical articulation and generous façade width. The central projection with atelier-style windows – a contemporary homage to Art Nouveau – forms the focal point of a composition enlivened by loggias, balconies, and a variety of roof shapes. The base of the building, crafted from Rhenish tuff stone with a basalt lava cornice, anchors the structure with dignity in its regional context. The tiered roofscape creates terraces of varying configurations – offering space for retreat as well as for representation. Those who appreciate the harmonious blend of classical architectural language and modern precision will find a kindred example of this ethos in the Am Belsenplatz ensemble in Oberkassel.

Residences for Diverse Ways of Living

The nine freehold apartments – ranging in size from 114 to 204 square metres – offer thoughtfully varied layouts: with sightlines towards the street, the garden side, or westward. Each unit is characterised by generous room sequences, high ceilings, and well-defined floor plans. Two maisonette apartments feature private garden areas and direct access to the garage, while the penthouse boasts its own rooftop landscape. All units are marked by an intelligent spatial logic – developed with the future residents’ needs in mind.

A lift provides direct access to apartments 3 through 9, combining ease of access with a sense of grandeur. Private basement storage rooms or integrated utility spaces within the apartments ensure added convenience.

Quality in Form and Function

The interior design follows the principle of a restrained, classical aesthetic. Herringbone parquet flooring in oiled oak, profiled skirting boards, elegant wall colours in soft grey tones, and premium fittings from Villeroy & Boch and Dornbracht reflect meticulous craftsmanship and a keen sense for timeless quality. Bathrooms clad in natural stone, bespoke built-in furnishings, and finely tuned lighting concepts underscore the high standard of design throughout. Technical features – from intruder alarm systems to an air-to-water heat pump and a photovoltaic system on the extensively greened roof – seamlessly unite aesthetics with sustainability.











A Microcosm Between Parkside Idyll and Metropolis

Goethestraße in Düsseldorf’s Zoo Quarter is a tranquil avenue characterised by turn-of-the-century architecture, wide pavements, and mature trees. Long regarded as a location of enduring value, it combines a sense of calm with the vibrancy of urban living. The nearby Zoopark serves as a green oasis and a place of relaxation, while the adjacent Flingern district, with its cafés, galleries, and shops, attracts a younger creative crowd. Public transport connections are excellent, and daily essentials are within easy walking distance – an environment that blends quality of life with infrastructural strength.

Architecture for Generations

Goethestraße 8 unites premium location, architectural distinction, and constructional excellence in a form rarely found on the Düsseldorf property market. The combination of elegant appearance, high living comfort, modern technology, and historical context makes this residence a truly substantial investment – enduring in value, representative in character, and designed with future generations in mind. For those seeking comparable quality beyond Düsseldorf, we invite you to explore our projects in Berlin, such as Kissinger Strasse, or the penthouse at Karlstrasse 27 in Hamburg – two further expressions of our guiding principle: Only true value endures.

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