The former Karstadt site in the center of Recklinghausen was completely renovated and put to a completely new use. In addition to a hotel, assisted living, restaurants, retail outlets and offices, a daycare center has also been built. The sophisticated structure of the former Karstadt department store presents itself in a new light on all four sides and, with its diverse uses and careful and sensitive architecture, blends in appropriately with its urban surroundings. The central location is developing into a new attractive destination on the market and is expected to increase pedestrian frequency between Marktplatz, Schaumburgstraße and Palais Vest.