The Tuteur Haus building exudes handsome elegance and clear consciousness of form fulfilling functionality, comfort and health given its sensible configuration, natural layout, air and light. Its three large corner display windows were a design that had never been seen before. The restoration of Tuteur Haus preserves Muthesius’ leadership in architectural thought and the overall Community of the Arts.
Hermann Muthesius (1861-1927), the renowned architect and theoretician, was Kaiser Wilhelm II’s former cultural and technical attaché to the German Embassy in London and a central founder of the Deutsche Werkbund.
Muthesius felt, if executed properly, an architectural work will speak “an eloquent language beyond the spirit of its time.”
Although known mostly for his revered residential villas, he completely redesigned the commercial building, which had been originally built by C.S. Schwenke in 1867, from 1912 to 1913 for the famous fashion house Kersten and Tuteur.
“Architecture is the mother of all arts”
- Hermann Muthesius
Patzschke & Partner was founded in 1968 by twin brothers Jurgen and Rudiger Patzschke. While schooled in all types of architecture, the Patzschke firm focuses on traditional architecture for external structures with fully modern amenities to accommodate contemporary needs within the internal structure. The award winning Hotel Adlon is but one example of their splendid restoration work. Their respect for Muthesius and the classical details of the past coupled with their highly refined architectural skills, make the Patzschke firm the perfect architects to restore Tuteur Haus to its former glory.
Contact Us
info@tuteurhaus.com
(917) 770-0900
New York Buro
400 East 85th Street #17b
New York, New York USA 10028