Real Estate Magazine

Constructing the impressive façade of the “Eisenzahn 1” property took more than two months. The supporting structure was made of MDF; maple wood was then applied as a veneer for the flat areas and in solid wood for the cornices and bay windows, whose perfectly rendered lines and curves showcase the remarkable artistic skill of the model makers.

In the finest of Hamburg’s western suburbs, RALF SCHMITZ is building luxury townhouses that
offer a stylish, contemporary take on local architectural tradition

At company headquarters in Kempen, Ralf Schmitz and Axel Martin Schmitz discuss suites of rooms, individual design and rooms that serve multiple purposes.

Multiple occasions call for festivities, and this time there were at least two good reasons to celebrate. For one, the publication of Exceptional Homes – The Classic Style of RALF SCHMITZ, est. 1864.

The firm’s fascinating history began in 1864 when Peter Heinrich Schmitz founded a construction company on the Lower Rhine. Churches, monasteries and factories as well as simple residential and commercial buildings were the purview of the company.

Following numerous building projects in exclusive locations around the metropolis on the River Spree, RALF SCHMITZ now has finally brought its exquisite architecture to Berlin-Mitte, on the history-laden Linienstraße

In his regular newspaper column, the developer illuminates wide-ranging and often complex topics. A man with over 40 years’ experience in the field, Ralf Schmitz knows a thing or two about property, be it buying your own home, investing in bricks and mortar, providing for old age, or taking advantage of historically low interest rates. And he’s more than happy to share his insights and opinions when asked, something he does in a no-nonsense, easily understood and often entertaining way that helps make the subject matter more approachable.

At RALF SCHMITZ, we put the customer first – that’s why we never compromise in our pursuit of peerless quality and design.

As good as living can get: real estate with a rare combination of outstanding location, stylish architecture, and high-quality materials

A luxury apartment is transformed into a show home with sumptuous furnishings by Italian label Bottega Veneta.

Work in progress: one of the many stages in the process of turning architectural plans into a virtual, three-dimensional luxury property.

Everyone who buys a RALF SCHMITZ property receives a unique gift – a beautifully assembled box of samples and swatches that whets their appetite for their superb new prime-location home

Distanz Verlag launches an excellent new book showcasing the best in German interior design –
and featuring an article by Axel Martin Schmitz on architecture, craftsmanship and product design.

From classic modern art to contemporary works – Dusseldorf’s galleries boast a first-class international reputation and cater for every conceivable taste.

Oliver Jungel and his Düsseldorf studio: simplicity and quality are the hallmarks of the designer’s style, which he has also brought to numerous Ralf Schmitz developments since 2001.

Sophisticated and yet suitable for everyday living, our Haus Bahren show home eschews short-lived trends in favour of a blend of styles and eras that will stand the test of time