Exceptional Homes Since 1864

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.