Visualisation of an urban residential building façade with vertically rhythmic window and loggia elements, a clearly structured street view and a lively urban space with passing traffic.

Conversion LEON11 Munich

Visualisation of an inner-city residential complex with staggered storeys, green roof areas and courtyard balconies, nestled in a densely built-up urban neighbourhood.

From hotel to living space

The project on Leonrodstraße in Munich responds to the challenges of innercity densification. Instead of demolition and new construction, the conversion project focuses on transforming and extending the existing building to create a contemporary residential scheme.

At a Glance

Conversion of a 1980s hotel into 37 apartments

Urban densification through vertical extension in central Munich

Preservation of the existing structure saves 1.6 million kWh of embodied energy

Multiple awards, including German Design Award 2025 and ICONIC AWARD 2024

Newbuild quality within the existing structure

The new building envelope becomes a defining element. Ceramic façade components in graduated colour tones give the structure new depth and elegance. The vertical articulation and the precise detailing imbue the original building with the appearance of a new construction.

Rhythmically structured

The architecture follows a clear logic: deconstruction, addition, and reinterpretation. The vertical extension integrates harmoniously into the surrounding roofscape, while the façade composition creates rhythm and appropriate scale. Textile sunshading elements reinforce the building’s refined and durable character.

More living space, less CO₂

Preserving the existing structure saves around 1.6 million kilowatt hours of energy equivalent to the annual consumption of 200 people. Combined with intelligent building technology, including a heat pump and rooftop photovoltaic system, the result is a futureoriented, highly energyefficient building.

Interiors with ambition

The layouts are tailored to urban lifestyles: from compact apartments to maisonettes, and spacious family homes. Open living areas, clear spatial sequences and high-quality materials, combined with smart technologies, create a high level of residential quality and comfort.

Project Profile

Project: Conversion LEON11
Location: Munich
Client: LÖWENLAND Verwaltungs GmbH c/o PAMERA Real Estate Partners GmbH
GFA: 5.200 m²
Completion: 2026
Awards: German Design Award 2025 “Excellent Architecture”; ICONIC AWARD 2024 “Innovative Architecture Residential Building”

Visualisation of a modern residential building façade with vertically structured balconies, large window openings and a green inner courtyard, showcasing the high-quality design of urban residential construction.

Visualisation of a residential building with an expressive roof landscape, large-format window areas and two living areas one above the other, complemented by spacious loggias and green outdoor spaces.