Stonemasonry workshop in Cologne for gravestones, restoration and monument preservation in natural stone, iron and bronze
Johann Steinnus Steinmetz
Cologne (Aachener Str. 219) · Near Melaten CemeteryNew on Amplifa
About Johann Steinnus Steinmetz
Johann Steinnus Steinmetz is a traditional stonemasonry and sculpture workshop in Cologne, run since 1978 in the sixth generation of the Steinnus family and located directly adjacent to the Melaten Cemetery on Aachener Strasse. The studio designs gravestones, memorials, cemetery facilities, fountains and gardens and works on objects such as sundials, sculptures, reliefs, coats of arms and urban furniture. Another focus is the restoration, renovation, refurbishment and reconstruction of historic buildings and works of art, including heritage protection. Working materials are natural stone, iron and bronze; engravings and lettering are possible in a wide selection of different typefaces. Every commission begins with a detailed analysis and is extensively documented; the work is carried out in close consultation with the clients. Owner Johann Steinnus is a master stonemason and sculptor, a state-certified stone technician and a restorer.
- Site
- Köln
- Processes
- Stonemasonry / sculpture work, Restoration, Renovation, Refurbishment, Reconstruction, Documentation / analysis, Engravings (lettering work), Design of gravestones, memorials, cemeteries, fountains and gardens
- Materials
- Natural stone, Iron, Bronze, Engravings
- Certificates
- Master-craftsmen business (Chamber of Crafts)
- Founded
- 1978
- Industries
- Stonemasonry and stone sculpture craft, Memorial and gravestone sector, Monument preservation
- 01
Analysis and consultation
- 02
Documentation
- 03
Design and drafting
- 04
Stonemasonry and sculpture work
- 05
Engravings and lettering design
- 06
Restoration or installation
Materials and processes
Natural stone
Main material for gravestones, sculptures, fountains and restoration objects; irregularities and inclusions are taken into account as a characteristic.
Iron
Working on objects made of iron as part of restoration and refurbishment.
Bronze
Working on objects made of bronze, especially in restoration and design.
Engravings
Lettering on gravestones and monuments in various typefaces; any typeface can be implemented.
Location
Cologne
DEStudio and workshop
- Lot size
- One-off pieces
- Materials
- Natural stone, iron, bronze
Components and objects
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonemasonry / sculpture workMachining | – | – | – | – | Natural stone |
| RestorationAssembly | – | – | – | – | Natural stone, Iron, Bronze |
| RenovationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| RefurbishmentAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| ReconstructionAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Documentation / analysisEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engravings (lettering work)Surface treatment | – | – | – | – | Natural stone |
| Design of gravestones, memorials, cemeteries, fountains and gardensMachining | – | – | – | – | Natural stone |
| Restoration of historic buildings / heritage protectionAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Repair workAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dimensional stone work (facades)Machining | – | – | – | – | Natural stone |
Additional services
Quality and way of working
Every work process begins with a detailed analysis and is extensively documented. The work is carried out in close consultation with the clients as a master-craftsmen business.
| Evidence | Cologne |
|---|---|
| Master-craftsmen business (Chamber of Crafts) |
History of the Steinnus family
- 1709
Start of the family tradition: according to the company, all generations of the Steinnus family have practised the stonemason's trade since 1709.
- 1861
Johann Steinnus is born in Urbar near Koblenz.
- 1882
Master craftsman examination of Johann Steinnus in Cologne.
- 1885
Takeover and expansion of the stonemasonry workshop on Aachener Strasse.
- 1978
Founding of the present company by Johann Steinnus Junior; business in the sixth generation near the Melaten Cemetery.