Architect house Cologne Cologne Old Town

challenge and solution

Private detached house and architectural project in one

• Detached house with garden, nestled in Cologne's historic old town, not far from Cologne Cathedral and within walking distance of the banks of the Rhine
• 2014 Building permit received, architectural project ‘House 13a’ carried out from 2015 to 2016 
• Topic of security is of central importance, as the inner city location also has its dark sides

A custom solution that leaves nothing to be desired

• ‘House 13a’ secured according to the highest standards of preventive security solutions
• Secvest Touch wireless alarm system with various components reliably protects the house from break-ins all around 
• The alarm system can easily be activated and disarmed as needed from the front door using an electronic CodeLoxx cylinder
• ABUS network cameras secure the exterior of the home

Security technology at its best

• ABUS products go perfectly with the simple elegance of the historic-looking new building
• Camera lines run hidden in the joints of the brick façade
• Camera body painted in discreet anthracite
• The balancing act between the optimal installation location and the visual harmonisation with the surroundings was perfectly achieved by the security experts at HV-Braun in cooperation with ABUS

Architect house Cologne

"My home is my castle" – ABUS security 

In the middle of an urban setting, just a few hundred metres away from the Cologne cathedral, architect Martin Wendling has created a little jewel of relaxed isolation for himself and his family. The former workers’ accommodation unit from the 60’s has been upgraded to a stylish single-family home with a brick façade. The new residential property fits in beautifully with its historic surroundings. The architect also attaches great importance to the integration of security technology from ABUS. An alarm system, video surveillance cameras and an access control system were discretely installed with the aid of comprehensive experience, flair and an understanding of sophisticated design.