Located at 8 Adler Street in Dortmund, the Energy Control Center is one of the three energy centers for the city's new thermal energy concept. The design optimizes the narrow site by incorporating elements from surrounding buildings, resulting in a metallic semi-arch structure that speaks a new architectural language. This design approach seamlessly integrates the building into the urban landscape, creating a harmonious blend with its surroundings.

The new thermal energy concept in Dortmund involves transitioning system from  steam heat supply to hot water heat supply. As part of this initiative, Dortmund Energy Company plans to build three new energy control centers strategically located based on the capacity and supply safety of the city's water network. These centers are supposed to enable the utilization of industrial waste heat, enhance the energy structure, and provide heating for approximately 15,000 households.

The Energy Control Center  AdlerStreet, one of the three centers, aims to utilize additional electricity from the power grid for heating, not only improving the stability of the grid but also integrating renewable energy.

The site is situated in a confined space within the city, with narrow streets on both sides, a row of 5-story residential buildings to the west, and a 110kV substation to the east. The surrounding area is predominantly residential.

Given this context, the fundamental concept of the design is to seamlessly integrate the building into the urban landscape, It aims to establish a harmonious dialogue with the existing structures through a modest architectural image, while showcasing the distinctive function of an energy center, thereby possessing both personality and functionality.