Public Engagement Event Held for Ems-Quartier Meppen Redevelopment

On 6th December, the people of Meppen in Germany were given a unique opportunity to learn more about the exciting future of the Ems-Quartier during a public engagement event. The event featured a panel discussion with Mayor Helmut Knurbein, Nils Blömke of Ems-Quartier Meppen GmbH, and Hendrik Wirths, Director at Chapman Taylor. Together, they provided key updates on the redevelopment project and insights into the future tenant mix.

Chapman Taylor is proud to lead this transformation as architects and general planners, working alongside a talented team of specialist consultants to reimagine the former shopping centre into a vibrant, modern mixed-use quarter.

The redevelopment, a collaborative effort between the property owner, the City of Meppen, and various stakeholders, combines traditional elements of retail and gastronomy with innovative new uses. The Ems-Quartier will house office spaces, medical practices, health and fitness facilities, a hotel, and the Emsland Music School, ensuring it becomes a dynamic and inclusive hub for the community.

This project demonstrates the power of trust and collaboration in creating a forward-thinking development that revitalises the existing space while meeting the evolving needs of the local community.

We are excited to continue our journey with the City of Meppen and all stakeholders to bring this vision to life!

Chapman Taylor is proud to lead this transformation as architects and general planners, working alongside a talented team of specialist consultants to reimagine the former shopping centre into a vibrant, modern mixed-use quarter.

The redevelopment, a collaborative effort between the property owner, the City of Meppen, and various stakeholders, combines traditional elements of retail and gastronomy with innovative new uses. The Ems-Quartier will house office spaces, medical practices, health and fitness facilities, a hotel, and the Emsland Music School, ensuring it becomes a dynamic and inclusive hub for the community.

This project demonstrates the power of trust and collaboration in creating a forward-thinking development that revitalises the existing space while meeting the evolving needs of the local community.

We are excited to continue our journey with the City of Meppen and all stakeholders to bring this vision to life!

Hendrik Wirths

Associate Director, 杜塞尔多夫

Hendrik finished his studies at Cologne University of Applied Sciences in 1998, becoming a qualified architect in 2001 and subsequently working in Lisbon, Bolzano and Cologne.  

Hendrik specialises in problem-solving throughout the planning and construction process – from the initial concept design through to all levels of planning and development, specification, bidding, site supervision and final acceptance. He is passionate about the need to foster collaborative working relationships between all of the parties involved in order to successfully complete a project.

His main focus is on residential construction, though he has experience in other fields, such as office and commercial buildings, childcare facilities and construction in existing contexts.

Hendrik joined Chapman Taylor Düsseldorf in 2017. As Project Manager, he leads the team for the office building development “Godesberger Allee” in Bonn and two residential projects in Bavaria. He also supports with personnel deployment planning.   

Areas of expertise:

Residential / Office and Commercial Buildings / Construction in existing contexts


Hendrik Wirths arbeitet seit 2017 als Projektleiter bei Chapman Taylor in Düsseldorf. Aktuell ist er für den Neubau eines Bürogebäudeensembles in Nürnberg sowie für Wohnungsbauprojekte mit insgesamt 350 Wohneinheiten verantwortlich.

Nach Beendigung seines Studiums sammelte er in Lissabon, Bozen und Köln umfangreiche Erfahrungen bei der Planung und Realisierung unterschiedlichster Bauaufgaben. Von der ersten Konzeptskizze bis zur Übergabe nach Fertigstellung arbeitete er dabei im gesamten Leistungsbild der HOAI.

Neben dem Schwerpunkt Wohnungsbau realisierte er Neu- und Umbauprojekte aus den Bereichen Büro, Handel und Kinderbetreuungseinrichtungen.

Schwerpunkte:

Wohnungsbau / Büro / Einzelhandel/ Bauen im Bestand

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