Franke

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about franke

Project • By Franke Home SolutionsPrivate Houses

River & Warren

212, Warren Street. This is one of the most desirable addresses in Lower Manhattan. It faces out onto the Hudson River and is surrounded by the Rockefeller and Teardrop Parks, in-between Tribeca and Battery Park City. Well known for its sophisticated architecture, the Rive & Warren Building is second to none in terms of the services and activities it offers: concierge 24/7, fitness center, roofgarden with catering facilities for private parties, and apartments furnished with taste and originality. The interior design project is by the New York’s CetraRuddy Studio, which with refined skill furnished 169 apartments of different sizes, plus various Penthouses. Our contribution to making the river & warren Building successful Kitchen Sys... More

Project • By Franke Home SolutionsOffices

Mitsubishi international GmbH

Mitsubishi International GmbH is a German company entirely controlled by the Mitsubishi Corporation headquarters in Japan. In Düsseldorf, the company has numerous different divisions and departments concerning the global environment and the development of businesses in the fields of infrastructure, energy, metals, machinery, chemicals and other essential elements for improving people’s everyday lives. Large numbers of company personnel and stakeholders use the company building every day. It is of course vital that every aspect of this building reflects the quality of the brand. Water Systems In order to achieve maximum hygiene and deal with major quantitative everyday use, for the Mitsubishi Offices Franke chose electronic technology a... More

Project • By Franke Home SolutionsHotels

Congress Hotel arte

When you’re traveling on business, the need for comfort is intense. And if you add a touch of creativity to comfort, the result can be memorable. Guido Henzmann of the Ligno Architecture Studio has based his career on this premise. One example is the Congress Hotel Arte in Olten, in the Soletta Canton, roughly 50 km from Basel and Zürich. The reconstruction of the 79 rooms was inspired directly by the concept of art, by a sensibility capable of playing with shapes, colors and materials. The quality and variety offered by the Hotel Arte chain in Switzerland - all of them 4-star establishments - is widely appreciated, as this example confirms. Our contribution to making the Hotel arte successful water Systems The culture of relaxatio... More

Project • By Franke Home SolutionsPrivate Houses

The Kerry Center

There now exists a new generation of residential complexes which offer services like those of five-star hotels. The apartments in the Kerry Center in Tianjin are a perfect example. 24/7 concierge, laundry services, newspaper and magazine delivery, car park surveillance and varied personal assistance options. Plus – in the area surrounding this skyscraper in the Hedong district, at 332 m the second highest in the city – immaculate garden spaces, sports centers and SPA facilities. All this, in the heart of one of the largest city in the People's Republic of China. In recent years, thanks to its important technological manufacturing district, Tianjin has notched up one of the highest annual growth rates of all Chinese cities. Our contributi... More

Project • By Franke Home SolutionsHousing

The Bound of Bund

In Shanghai, everyone knows the Bund, the avenue runs along the left side of the River Huangpu, facing the Pudong business district. Running beside numerous typically European colonial style buildings, the Bund is one of Shanghai’s most recognizable architectural symbols. “Bund” is an Anglo-Indian word used for embankments built alongside the muddy banks of a river. From the mid-19th century it became a symbol of elegance, a landmark in Shanghai’s history as a prosperous trading city. Today, many new buildings have been built, mingling with the historic ones. The Bound of Bund is one of them. It stands at number 460 South Zhongshan Road, just behind the magical avenue, and exudes a beautiful classical style of outstanding simplicity. Ou... More

Project • By Franke Home SolutionsHousing

Maison Soleil

Joinville is a city in the State of Santa Caterina, one of Brazil’s 27 States, situated in the Southern Region. Statistically, this State is one of the wealthiest in the country, and attracted European migrants in centuries past. Today, this flourishing city has numerous new residential areas. Maison Soleil was designed by the architectural Studio directed by Luiz Mori Nero, a young Brazilian architect who studied at the Milan Polytechnic. The residence offers numerous homes sold fitted with bathrooms and kitchens, to satisfy the growing demand for quality housing. Our contribution to making the Maison Soleil successful kitchen Systems Clean lines and stainless steel stylistically dominate the kitchen areas of the Apartments in Maiso... More

Project • By Franke Home SolutionsHousing

Cayyolu lotus evleri

Ankara is Turkey’s second largest city, after Istanbul. It stands on a plateau 900 meters above sea-level. As the country’s capital, it is home to Parliament and the Diplomatic Corps. And also various universities. The building boom that has taken place in Turkey in the last decade has included numerous complex residential projects that include tennis courts, swimming pools and sports centers. Here too, the apartments – average size c. 150 sq.m – are sold with bathrooms and kitchens already fitted, in order to guarantee high property quality and the prestige of the whole residential complex. Our contribution to making the Cayyolu lotus evleri a success Kitchen Systems Even though lifestyles evolve, globalisation advances and famil... More

Project • By Franke Home SolutionsApartments

Bizim evler

One of the most important lifestyle projects in Istanbul. The building boom here finds its optimal expression. Residential zones, subway stops, public gardens, shopping centers and sports centers. The urge to change and transform one’s habits is also encouraged by these major construction projects. The dream of an ample and comfortable home, protective and capable of facilitating everyday life. The five tower blocks of the Bizim Evler complex are home to almost 4 thousand family apartments. A massive project which had to satisfy numerous pressing demands. Our contribution to making Bizim evler successful Kitchen Systems The apartments in Bizim Evler had to respect the standards of the surrounding residential area and the expectatio... More

Project • By TrimoStadiums

Football stadium PGE Arena

Description follows More

Project • By Franke Home SolutionsHousing

Millennium Tower

At over 200 meters, this is the highest residential building in Boston. A glistening glass sculpture that offers residents stunning panoramic views. The Millennium Tower has 60 floors containing 442 luxury apartments with a quality of views almost without precedent for a private home. Inside the skyscraper, the hallways, the Spa and the Residents Club (where the restaurant is run by the Michelin Star chef Michael Mina) are permeated by rosewood, oak essence and eucalyptus. The customdesigned furnishing of the collective areas completes the interior design and creates a fivestar sense of hospitality. Our contribution to making the Millennium Tower successful kitchen Systems Certain details can make all the difference. And the qualit... More