The expertise to model complex historic architecture authentically – for reliable planning

elbcontor models historic architecture with precision – creating reliable perspectives for planning and geometric certainty in demanding projects. We survey complex building structures and reconstruct them digitally, for instance as Heritage BIM models.

Our work supports architects, real estate companies, property owners, public sector clients, housing companies, cultural and heritage institutions, and private owners. Precise. Detailed. Multidimensional.

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Castle Rauenstein

June 2026, Pockau-Lengefeld

Aerial view of Schloss Rauenstein in its wooded valley

Detailed heritage conservation: elbcontor is creating a precise Heritage BIM (HBIM) model of "Schloss Rauenstein". The digital twin represents all spatial and structural aspects of the 17th-century building in its current state. It thus serves as a reliable basis for future interventions and as an archive for continuous documentation.

Giesenstein Manor

March 2026, Giesenstein, Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel

Giesenstein Manor, yellow rendered street elevation

Continuing a story: As a basis for planning the future restoration, elbcontor creates a realistic Heritage BIM model of the historic three-winged mansion. The building is captured in its entirety, including all traces of time. An exact snapshot of the present moment.

German Design Award

February 2026, Frankfurt am Main

German Design Award ceremony, certificate and trophy being presented

Another accolade for our endeavors: elbcontor and N3 Vision have been named Winner of the German Design Award in the Excellent Communications Design category. According to the jury of German Design Council, the “remarkable execution sets new standards within its discipline.“

Winning the Red Dot Award

November 2025, Berlin

Red Dot Award, presentation of the award certificate

elbcontor is gaining an international reputation. Our brand design, co-created with the agency N3 Vision, has been honoured with the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2025. The award ceremony on 7 November 2025 recognized the consistency and value of our brand identity as well as our architectural plans.

Historic Villa

October 2025, Munich

Historic artist’s villa in Munich, garden elevation with half-timbered upper floor

Commissioned by stephankoch architekten, elbcontor is contributing to the redesign of a heritage villa in Munich West, an exclusive residential area. Capturing both the building and its garden, we are creating a textured 3D model with the highest level of detail – as charming as the former artist’s house itself.

McDonald's: new restaurants

September 2025, Germany

McDonald’s lettering on a restaurant façade

Within the framework of its nationwide presence, McDonald’s is set to develop additional spaces. To this end, elbcontor is constructing BIM models of historic and contemporary buildings across several German states, producing floor plans, sections, and elevations that provide a precise foundation for architects – for the next stage in a building’s lifecycle.

Jagdschloss Grillenburg – Tharandt

April 2025, Tharandt

Jagdschloss Grillenburg in the Tharandt Forest, view across the lake

elbcontor has been tasked by Technische Universität Dresden with capturing a historic hunting lodge and creating highly precise architectural drawings. Located in Tharandter Wald, this cultural monument — whose origins trace back to the 13th century — is set to be transformed into a conference center. We are honoured to contribute with our Heritage BIM expertise.

Villa – Blasewitzer Waldpark

February 2025, Dresden

Villa in the Blasewitz Waldpark, Dresden, garden elevation with fountain

We have been commissioned to create a photorealistic 3D representation of the renowned Villa am Waldpark. Both the mansion, built in 1874, and its expansive 10,500 m² estate — including a park with sculptures, stream, mature trees, and a coach house — will be reconstructed by elbcontor in an elaborate Heritage BIM model.

elbcontor – new branding

January 2025, Dresden/Berlin

Stacked presentation boxes from the new elbcontor brand identity

The beautifully designed new branding reflects our high standards. The design, language, online presence, and printed materials have undergone a complete makeover. To fulfil the most exacting standards, Berlin-based N3 VISION have also refined the project folder in which we hand over our work: precise, board-bound beauty for our clients.

Laudensacks Parkhotel & Retreat

September 2024, Bad Kissingen

Laudensacks Parkhotel in Bad Kissingen, illuminated street elevation at dusk

An historic building boasting high-end accommodation and Michelin-starred cuisine. We have been commissioned to capture the property and to update the plans. Our precise model also includes the surrounding park and depicts the entire ensemble in a series of finely detailed 2D architectural drawings: elevation views, floor plans, and cross sections.

SAB - Sächsische Aufbaubank

May 2024, Dresden

Sächsische Aufbaubank in Dresden, view of the glazed façade

This postmodern office building with a floorspace of 40,000 m² is to be documented in its entirety, including interiors. Based on the captured point clouds, we are creating a BIM model to optimise building operations. It is finished with authentic textures and, alongside the exact spatial structures, includes building services and furnishings.

Expertise

Exact models. Exceptional details. For every stage and purpose.

Projects

Meeting the demands of architecture, real estate and heritage. A selection.

Schloss Albrechtsberg, Dresden – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht
Laudensacks Parkhotel, Bad Kissingen – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht
Villa Mittelstadt 8, Waldenburg – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht
Villa Waldpark, Dresden – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht mit Turm
Sächsische Aufbaubank in Dresden, Hoffassade mit verglastem Treppenhaus
Historische Künstlervilla, München – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht
Schloss Albrechtsberg, Dresden – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht
Laudensacks Parkhotel, Bad Kissingen – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht
Villa Mittelstadt 8, Waldenburg – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht
Villa Waldpark, Dresden – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht mit Turm
Sächsische Aufbaubank in Dresden, Hoffassade mit verglastem Treppenhaus
Historische Künstlervilla, München – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht
Schloss Albrechtsberg, Dresden – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht
Laudensacks Parkhotel, Bad Kissingen – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht
Villa Mittelstadt 8, Waldenburg – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht
Villa Waldpark, Dresden – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht mit Turm
Sächsische Aufbaubank in Dresden, Hoffassade mit verglastem Treppenhaus
Historische Künstlervilla, München – Architekturmodell in kolorierter Ansicht
Company

We see our precise models as architecture extended into the future.

You and your building deserve the best.

We bring architectural expertise and reliable attention to detail in every project – creating work that exceeds expectations and stands the test of time.