Exceptional Homes Since 1864

A table of contents for a book titled Exceptional Homes Vol. 2. The layout is in two columns with white text on a dark blue background. Chapter titles are presented in both English and German under categories such as Architecture & Artistry, Materials & Methods, and Design & Style, with corresponding page numbers.

A two-page magazine spread featuring a modern, multi-story brick residential building with arched windows and black balconies on the left. The right page contains the title URBAN LUXURY BUILT FOR GENERATIONS and descriptive text in German and English about the building, located in Berlin, Germany.

A magazine spread featuring a luxurious kitchen with dark floors, a grey marble island, and black cabinets. A large, cloud-like chandelier made of frosted glass globes hangs over the island. The left page contains text with the headline, Subtle Diversity of Style.

An open magazine spread from a publication titled Exceptional Homes Vol. 2. The left page shows a luxurious, white-paneled entryway with a large crystal chandelier, an arched doorway, and geometric tile floors. The right page features two scenic photos of sailboats on a lake in Hamburg, one viewed from the shore and another from under a brick arch.

A two-page magazine spread titled WATERFRONT LIVING, featuring an exterior photograph of a luxurious, multi-story white villa with balconies and arched doors. The property includes a stone patio, a tiered garden with a manicured lawn, and a narrow rectangular swimming pool in the foreground. The text on the right describes the residence.

A page from an interior design magazine, Exceptional Homes Vol. 2, displaying four photos of luxurious bathrooms. The largest image shows a bright, modern bathroom with white walls and floors, contrasted by black framing that separates a vanity, toilet, and walk-in shower. The three smaller photos showcase elegant bathtubs and a walk-in shower detailed with various types of marble, including black, grey, and brown.

A two-page magazine spread showcasing modern interior design. The left page features a sleek kitchen with matte black cabinetry and an island. The right page shows a reading nook with a green accent wall, a black leather and chrome chaise lounge on a circular rug, and floating shelves.

A two-page magazine spread titled RENDERING & REALITY, comparing a digital architectural design to its final built form. The left page shows a stark, black-and-white rendering of a hallway with arches and geometric tiles. The right page shows a full-color photograph of the same hallway, now realized with rich materials including olive-green walls, a red marble floor, dark polygonal tiles, and a gilded archway.

A two-page magazine spread about the Wittmunder Klinkerwerk brickyard. The left page shows a conveyor belt carrying raw clay in a factory setting. The right page features a collage of photos depicting stacks of finished bricks on carts, a worker hand-finishing a brick with a mallet, and the glowing orange interior of a high-temperature kiln.

A magazine spread on architecture and gardens, displaying four distinct residential landscaping projects. The top left shows a rooftop terrace with a Berlin skyline view. The top right features a classic villa and garden plans. The bottom left highlights a modern home's formal garden, and the bottom right shows a curved white townhouse complex.

A two-page magazine spread with the headline STRONG FAMILY TIES: A SOLID BASE. The right page features a large photo of an elderly man in a dark suit and glasses, standing in front of a wall adorned with numerous framed family portraits from different generations. He is pointing to one of the older, sepia-toned portraits. The spread contains text in both English and German.

A two-page spread from an architecture book. On the left is a photograph of a large, elegant white building on a street corner. The multi-story building features a curved facade, numerous balconies, some with columns, and a dark grey roof with a circular rotunda. The right page contains descriptive text in both German and English.

A two-page magazine spread on architecture and artistry. The left page shows a room with a tall, black-framed arched window, a classical bust on a pedestal, and a stone doorway. The right page features a dark marble fireplace with a large distressed mirror, along with smaller images of a bronze doorbell and a nameplate for Ralf Schmitz.

Exceptional Homes Since 1864

The Classic Style of Ralf Schmitz - Vol. 2

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Edited by: Ralf Schmitz

February 2023, 176 Pages, 196 Photos

Hardcover with Dust Jacket

260mm x 328mm

ISBN: 978-3-7757-5389-0

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| Timeless Elegance

This opulently illustrated book presents a selection of magnificent recently built residential properties at exclusive locations in Germany—a showcase of sophisticated designs that combine classic elegance with spacious floor plans, craftsmanship, and noble interiors. Ralf Schmitz stands for uncompromising quality, built for generations. Lasting architecture is created by award-winning practices. A reinterpretation of classicism, the finest materials and hand-crafted details. They produce exceptional projects such as the striking Alexander, a residential building in Berlin-Wilmersdorf, Achenbach an red brick apartment house in Düsseldorf's Zoo district, or the new white corner building with a classic façade at Hamburg's Außenalster, they stand for subtle luxury and the highest level of technical comfort. Apartments that combine retreat and representation, built for people who appreciate distinct experiences.

Sustaining the heritage, shaping the future: Founded in 1864 at the Lower Rhine, RALF SCHMITZ has since been developing exclusive properties at prime locations. Today, the fifth generation of the family continues this tradition in Kempen, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Hamburg, and Berlin—creating unique residential properties whose design language outlasts all fashions.