In a courtyard in the Lewenberg district stands the bust of a man who shaped the cityscape of the state capital in many ways. He designed numerous buildings such as the Arsenal at Pfaffenteich, the Schwerin Castle, the Marstall, and the Hoftheater. His first projects in Mecklenburg began in 1824 with the construction management of the Collegiengebäude, now the seat of the State Chancellery. Demmler also developed the Paulsstadt district and designed the surroundings of Pfaffenteich with parks. In 1837, he was appointed court architect by Grand Duke Paul Friedrich.

He promoted modern urban development that met the needs of the growing population. The connections between the Old Town and the suburbs are also a result of his work.

The residential complex, named "Demmlerhof" in his honor, which has been part of the SWG since January 1, 1982, was built between 1926 and 1928. During this time, the Weimar Republic saw a boom in social housing. The Non-Profit Housing Cooperative "Selbsthilfe" for Schwerin and the surrounding area was part of this movement, focusing on affordable and high-quality housing for workers and employees.

The Demmlerhof is now a listed building and a remarkable example of Brick Expressionism. This architectural style was particularly common in northern Germany during the 1920s. In recent decades, the historic ensemble has been carefully modernized. The first step was taken in 1995 with the installation of a modern district heating system and new windows. The major renovation came at the turn of the millennium: from 2000 to 2001, the apartments were not only completely renovated but also expanded. Old pantries were transformed into modern bathrooms, and the entire electrical system was upgraded. A special challenge was the energy-efficient modernization, as the listed appearance of the building had to remain unchanged. The solution was a clever air-layer insulation. The roof, attics, and staircases have since been restored to their former glory. In 2002, the courtyard was turned into a real oasis of well-being, inviting residents to relax with its attractive appearance. A special feature: The courtyard is entirely car-free, with parking spaces cleverly relocated to the neighboring area. New paths now lead to the Demmler bust.

Although Demmler was not the architect, but the Hamburg-based Friedrich Richard Ostermeyer, the intentions align with the goals of Georg Adolph Demmler. A terracotta bust was erected in his honor. It was solemnly unveiled in 1928 – a silent witness to history, whose creator remains unknown to this day. What is particularly fascinating is that when bombs fell on Schwerin towards the end of World War II, courageous residents saved the bust and brought it to safety. Almost a century later, in 2020, it was time for a facelift. At the request of the SWG, art restorer Matthias Bresien took on the artwork. With great sensitivity, he sealed holes and cracks, sculpted the damaged areas, and renewed the base. In addition, the former Workers' Housing Cooperative "Fritz Heckert" (AWG), today the Schwerin Housing Cooperative (SWG), donated a commemorative plaque for the 100th anniversary of Demmler's death – a fitting tribute to the man who so significantly shaped Schwerin's cityscape.

Demmler was born on December 22, 1804, in Berlin and died on January 2, 1886, in Schwerin. In addition to his work as an influential architect, he was also politically and socially active for the growing population of the city. He advocated for workers' rights by establishing funds for sickness and accident benefits. He was also active in the Schwerin Freemason lodge and engaged in press freedom, local government reform, and constitutional reform. However, his public criticism of conservative setbacks eventually led to the loss of his position as court architect.