UKV Saarbrücken Atrium Roofs
- Company:
- Waagner Biro steel and glass
- Investor, Builder:
- Versicherungskammer Bayern
- Designer:
- Werner Sobek AG
- Country, City:
- Germany, Saarbrücken
- Object category:
- refurbishment
- Material:
- steel, Glass
- Services:
- Maintenance, refurbishment, Assembly, Engineering, Supply
Kurzbeschreibung
Refurbishment of steel and glass roofs and facades is often colloquially referred to as a simple “glass replacement.” However, to adhere to the schedule and budget of such renovation projects, it requires a profound understanding of the existing structure, thorough examination, and planning on how to integrate the new requirements. Following the successful renovation of the plenary hall roof in Munich, another renovation project was completed under the preliminary planning of Werner Sobek AG. The roof and facade upgrade of the atriums at the UKV office complex in Saarbrücken involved the removal and replacement of approximately 1,400 m² of glass with 772 panes, replaced by new accessible tri
Refurbishment of steel and glass roofs and facades is often colloquially referred to as a simple “glass replacement.” However, to adhere to the schedule and budget of such renovation projects, it requires a profound understanding of the existing structure, thorough examination, and planning on how to integrate the new requirements. Following the successful renovation of the plenary hall roof in Munich, another renovation project was completed under the preliminary planning of Werner Sobek AG. The roof and facade upgrade of the atriums at the UKV office complex in Saarbrücken involved the removal and replacement of approximately 1,400 m² of glass with 772 panes, replaced by new accessible triple insulated glass panes with special coating and printing.
Since the new panes do not only offer significantly improved performance values but also bring additional weight, the resulting new loads had to be integrated into the existing structure. This necessitated precise design, structural calculation, and the selection of appropriate materials to support the loads within the structure.
During the construction phase, it was essential to minimize disruption to office operations. This was achieved using crash decks and temporary weather protection roofs. With a short planning period of only 2 months, the renovation of the 3 atria and 2 connecting passages was completed within 6 months. The existing steel structure was restored to excellent condition and received a new paint
coat after thorough material compatibility testing.