The JUNG founder's villa
Nehse & Gerstein Architekten BDA

Built in 1928 by Dortmund architect Fritz Stutzkeitzki, the villa in Schalksmühle was refurbished and extended by spring 2024 before reopening as a think tank and meeting place. The historic building and its characteristic façade elements were largely preserved, while later additions and alterations were removed. The aim was to reinforce the villa’s original appearance and restore its presence as a distinct, stand-alone structure.

The interiors of the three-storey historic building feature colors by Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier®. The main meeting room of the JUNG Founder’s Villa is painted in vert anglais pâle (32042), a mild grey green linking retentively to the landscape. The radii of the conference table and ceiling light echo the semicircular bay window. Flush-fitted wooden cabinets provide a further material reference to the historic part of the ensemble.

The fireplace room is finished in vert anglais clair (32041) by  Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier® – the slightly greyed english green, like a discreet Verona green.

A sculptural, curved staircase made of painted steel connects the original villa with the new extension. As the central design element, it marks the transition from the historic villa, characterised by shades of green, to the clarity of the pavilion-like new building.

The new building emerges naturally from the sloping terrain. Its roof extends over the entrance area, opening up views of the grounds and the surrounding Sauerland landscape. The pavilion is defined by clear architectural forms, exposed concrete walls combined with brushed black timber elements, dark ceilings and floors, and continuous floor-to-ceiling glazing. It accommodates a company gallery and a multifunctional main space used for events and as a corporate think tank.

The floor plan of the space known as the “Schalterhalle” is structured by three spatial cores. A tapered column reflects the distribution of structural loads at its upper and lower junctions. It supports the roof construction, whose architecture is reminiscent of Mies van der Rohe with its coffered elements in the exterior.

The electronic building services for the entire ensemble have been reduced to the essentials. The energy concept prioritises renewable energy and the responsible use of resources. In 2025, the JUNG Founder’s Villa received a German Design Award as a “Winner” in the category “Excellent Architecture”. It was also honoured as a “Winner” at the ICONIC AWARDS.

With manufacturing facilities in Schalksmühle and Lünen, JUNG has been producing in Germany since 1912. As a partner of FSB, JUNG offers coordinated products in the architectural colours of Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier®.

Throughout the JUNG Founder’s Villa, FSB architectural hardware is coordinated with the corresponding JUNG switches. FSB 1267 is used in vert anglais clair (32041), vert anglais pâle (32042) and blanc ivoire (4320B), while the FSB 1016 features in a black finish, resulting in a consistent interplay of architecture, color, and product.