City brand in the heart of Aachen
A gem in the city center is being revitalized
The Stadtpalais am Theater is a two-part building complex. The front section, also known as Bankhaus Suermondt, was built in 1900 and has since served as the headquarters for various companies. The monumental, neo-baroque building, which is partially listed as a historic monument, hastwo entrances with round arches, a representative foyer, and spacious, functional office and meeting rooms with upscale furnishings and Rococo chandeliers hanging from ceilings up to four meters high. The rear section, comprising five floors, dates from between 1960 and 1970 and was primarily used as an administrative building.
While the newer part has been in almost continuous use, the front part has been vacant for almost 13 years now. It is time to revitalize this beautiful building and make it usable again—a task we are happy to take on!
What the Stadtpalais am Theater has to offer
Above all, the Stadtpalais offers great flexibility. The available space is suitable for office use, but also for conference and seminar rooms, administration, and teaching. The utilization concept is therefore tailored entirely to our tenants.
What's more, the location couldn't be more central: with a view of the theater and in the immediate vicinity of the Elisenbrunnen fountain, the Stadtpalais is not only located in the heart of the city center, but also has excellent public transport connections. A bus stop with connections in all directions is directly opposite, and the main train station is only about 500 meters away. The palace is therefore easily accessible both from within the city and from outside.
Henger Herrjotts Fott
Not only the building itself, but also its location is closely linked to the history of Aachen. The old building overlooks Theaterstrasse, but the newer extensions extend along Borngasse and Wirichsbongardstrasse – with a direct view of Henger Herrjotts Fott ("Behind God's Seat"). Where the bronze sculpture of a crucifixion group stands today, there was already a mission cross in the 18th century. Roughly speaking, this was also the border between the wealthy and poorer areas of the city. The front of the cross faced the city center and the upscale area, while the back faced the neighborhoods behind it – which is why they were given the nickname "Henger Herrjotts Fott," which is now the official address of the square where the sculpture stands.
