SCHÖCK

Swiss metal trader builds with GFRP reinforcement

Figure: Antal Thoma

The building owner attaches great importance to a healthy workplace environment and did not want any steel reinforcement; the engineer suggested the Combar glass-fiber reinforcement

Figure: Antal Thoma

The open stair core with sculptural appearance supports parts of the column-free suspended ceiling made from wood. Its construction faced the engineer and architect with some challenges

Figure: Antal Thoma

Figure: Gautschi Lenzin Schenker Architekten

The stairway made of Jura limestone concrete serves as „backbone“ of the extension otherwise made entirely from wood

Figure: Gautschi Lenzin Schenker Architekten

In the Swiss Plateau region situated at the border between German and French speaking Switzerland, a typical medium-sized enterprise has allowed itself a corner extension covering nearly 600 m². In this way, the company solves the problem of space shortage, creating meeting areas, office workplaces and a conference room. A steel reinforcement of the concrete core was out of the question for health reasons. Therefore, the Combar glass fiber reinforcement of the building product supplier Schöck was used as reinforcement, although the building owner is trading with stainless steel and metal.

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