Free University of Bolzano

Location

Bressanone, Italy

Architect

Kohlmayer Oberst Architekten
Stuttgart, Germany

Data

Overall Project Time:
2002 – 2004

Execution Period:
20 Months

Scope of work

13,000 m2 diverse facade typologies:

• Double facade, interior ring.
• Inner and outer structural facades.
• Skylights.
• Glass floors.
• Continuous strip glazing (ceiling).
• Roof garden façade.
• Glass balustrades.
• Fire-protection glazing.
• Glass partition walls.
• All-glass doors.
• Fire-protection doors.
• Stainless steel sun protection system; and other stainless steel work.

Innovations / Challenges

• SSGS facade in special glass sizes.
• All-glass swing doors inside and out.
• Ring facade ventilation concept, with parallel-extending panel shutters.
• Demanding glass specifications for the outer ring facade.
• Special development, positioning and movement of the innovative sun protection system.
• Specially certified fire protection doors.