The "Aluminum in Renovation Award" emphasizes an aspect that is often underestimated: that aluminum can be used very sensibly in the renovation and renovation of buildings. It can be shaped easily and versatile. The complex, multifunctional structure systems are the requirements of the respective object thus individually adaptable and, as long-lasting as low-maintenance, guarantee a significant upgrade for buildings, both in terms of aesthetics and thermal insulation, practical use and entertainment.
The object & nbsp; "LoftLiving Ackermannfabrik", the former Ackermann textile factory in Fuggerstadt, was converted into attractive residential units according to the designs of WICONA planning partner ngp. The metal construction company Glock, Donauwörth took over the implementation of the modern optics in the listed environment.
The reason for the award states: "The jury was impressed by the aesthetic use of the material, taking into account the existing building fabric: the tall windows with the narrow profiles still let the light that is so important for the former textile factory inside, the modern one Window profile supports future-oriented thermal insulation. “
Arnd Brinkmann, Managing Director Hydro Building Systems Germany, was very happy about the award. At the ceremony in Brussels on Wednesday, WICONA sales manager Tim Füldner had even more reason to be satisfied. Because solutions from the hydro brand WICONA were also at the forefront of the European competition for office properties.
Winner also in office buildings
Hydro Building Systems AB from & nbsp; Sweden was nominated for the European Award after winning the national award. The student tower "Studentskrapan" in Stockholm is a former office building from 1958, which was given a new use in the course of its renovation: In the future, the students can enjoy the sweeping view over Stockholm.
During the renovation, high demands were placed on the facade in terms of soundproofing and tightness, and certain opening options were also required. With the help of the special construction WICTEC FF based on the composite window series WICLINE 125, the requirements could be met. The easy installation of the vertical window strips from the inside into the existing natural stone cladding of the outer skin was an advantage.
The performance of the architectural firm A & amp; P Arkitektkontor AB, Stockholm and the metal construction company Scandi Front AB, Markaryd, was only narrowly beaten by the winner from France: the Energia Building in Paris, which was also carried out with WICONA.
: 25 November 2009