Kempen-West's €40M Stifts-Campus development prioritizes sustainability and modern care
Construction Underway at Schmeddersweg for New Care Facilities
Excavation and utility work for the Martin and Thomas buildings is currently in full swing at Schmeddersweg. After completing the shell of House Martin—standing 13 meters tall—by the end of 2025, construction will shift into high gear for House Thomas in the new year. House Martin will provide 80 full-time care beds, while House Thomas will offer 64 long-term and 20 short-term care places. Just before Christmas, the concrete foundation for House Thomas was poured, and the ground-floor ceiling has already been cast in one section. "In this wing, walls for the first floor are already being erected," says site foreman Paul Miller. By Easter, ceiling slabs are expected to be installed there as well.
Next door at House Martin, where the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Stifts-Campus—a 1.4-hectare development in Kempen-West—took place in early May 2025, façade work is progressing across all five floors. "The screed for the first floor has been laid, and screeding is underway on the second floor," reports Miller. Interior fitters will soon take over. After ten months of construction, representatives from the Stiftung Hospital zum Heiligen Geist (Holy Spirit Hospital Foundation), the city of Kempen, and developer CONESTA are pleased with the progress. "Planning for the relocation of around 120 residents from the Von-Broichhausen-Stift is in full swing," says foundation chairman Jürgen Brockmeyer. The mood is positive, with seniors eagerly anticipating their move to the new Von-Broichhausen Ensemble, just 750 meters away. "We're now focusing on the interior design—everything must be just right," emphasizes Brockmeyer, assuring residents they can look forward to a cozy, welcoming home. After 58 years, the old Von-Broichhausen-Stift on Heyerdrink has shown its age, and the move promises a significant upgrade in comfort and quality of life. The relocation is realistically expected to take place by the end of 2026.
Sustainable and State-of-the-Art Construction Developer CONESTA is investing around €40 million in the Von-Broichhausen Ensemble, according to the company. The architectural design for the Stifts-Campus, comprising Houses Thomas and Martin, was handled by m.a.b. architekten becker & partner mbb (Cologne). "Sustainability was a top priority for us," stresses architect Martin A. Becker. The flat roofs will be greened, and energy will be supplied by Stadtwerke Kempen, which has connected the facility to the district heating network. The buildings meet the KfW-40 efficiency standard, incorporating the latest technology, and are certified by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB). Renewable energy is a key focus, and outdoor areas are designed with minimal sealing. A significant portion of the concrete, earthworks materials, and planting substrates used in construction comes from recycled materials.
