Can you imagine living in a house made almost entirely of glass? It’s not just any glass either, but huge, 3-meter-by-3-meter panes. That’s the unique feature of the Haus Nakatenus, a modern masterpiece right here in Dusseldorf. Built in 1954, it was the home of the sculptor Marianne Jovy-Nakatenus, who commissioned the renowned architect Bernhard Pfau – the very man who designed the Schauspielhaus, Dusseldorf’s renowned theatre. The genius of Pfau is evident in the house’s design. By using steel and glass, he managed to create a feeling of lightness and simplicity, almost as if the house is floating. The steel window frames were considered unusual for a domestic setting in those days. Can you imagine the bold vision it took to build something so unique? That’s why in 2004 it received a special honor as a historical monument. You can’t help but feel a connection to this modern marvel, a reminder of the bold spirit of 20th-century German architecture . This is not just a house, it’s a time capsule. You can literally see through the past and the present, and it’s a reminder that even the most daring designs can become timeless.
Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts Plaque
“Seinem verehrten Mitbegründer dem tatkräftigen Mitbegründer Herr Landesrat Dr. M. Brandts gest. 16. Oktober 1905 in Dankbarkeit gewidmet.” This is