Südwestmetall, Head Office
Location
Reutlingen, GermanyArchitect
Allmann, Sattler, WappnerMunich, Germany
Data
Overall Project Time:2001 – 2002
Execution Period:
19 Months
Scope of work
- Approx. 2,900 m2 ventilated, homogeneous stainless steel building envelope.
- Roof with integrated, laser-slit stainless steel sun protection elements.
Approx. 1,100 m2 primary facade:
- Floor-to-ceiling window elements.
- Insulating wall elements.
- Roof glazing.
- 3 all-glass bridges.
Innovations / Challenges
- Smooth-matt-finish stainless steel sheet cladding with no visible joints.
- Flexible positioning of the sheet metal facade.
- Electromechanically operated stainless steel sun protection hatches.
Related links
» www.suedwestmetall.de» allmannsattlerwappner
Awards
2004, German Facade Prize: Ventilated Stainless Steel Facade.2004, LEAF Awards: ”Most Promising Technology Prize”. 2005 DETAIL Award, Winner, Administration Building Reutlingen.
2006, Hugo-Häring-Preis Architecture Prize for Exemplary Buildings