Museum Steinhalle

Alzey, Rhineland-Palatinate

Information about the reference project

Type of building:	Education and Culture
Series:	ADS 75 HD.HI, AWS 75.SI+, ADS 80 FR 30, AD UP 75
Location:	Alzey, Rhineland-Palatinate
Completion:	2021
Architects:	Eichler, Ernst
Specialist company:	Lenhart Metallbau GmbH
Picture credits:	© Michael Heinrich

Project description

Perfectly connected, both then and now
Clad in ceramic baguettes, the Steinhalle (stone hall) building in Alzey (Rhineland-Palatinate) stands out from its heterogeneous urban environment in a subtle yet present way. The new museum building stands in particularly stark contrast to the baroque structure next door, which was built as a hospital in the 16th century. The listed building has been home to the town's museum since 1906. The old and new buildings are connected by means of a glazed joint – consisting of Schüco window and door systems – highlighting the autonomy of the Steinhalle.

A window into the past
The Steinhalle contains architectural fragments, plus religious and stone monuments, which can now be shown to the public for the first time thanks to the extension. This is not just visible from inside the building either. The Steinhalle's large windows, which are also Schüco systems, have become windows into the Roman past of the 2000-year-old town of Alzey. A multifunctional Schüco fire and smoke door system ensures safety for visitors and the exhibits in the event of a fire.

Product information

ADS 75 HD.HI

Multifunctional solution for large-format commercial doors with high continuous loads

The Schüco ADS 75 HD.HI (Heavy Duty High Insulated) aluminium door system combines high durability with multiple functions and attractive design options – perfect for challenging commercial buildings with high security requirements.

The extremely stable Heavy Duty system is designed specifically for heavy or oversized door leafs with large opening widths and high continuous loads.

Improved thermal insulation, security and fabrication

The optimised Schüco AWS 75.SI+ (Super Insulation) standard window system for the 75 mm basic depth is part of the Schüco AWS system platform and forms the basis for a range of applications in energy-efficient building envelopes. Depending on the architectural requirements, the highly thermally insulated aluminium system can be used as a punched opening, ribbon window, façade insert unit or in combination with Schüco door systems.

An additional benefit for architects and specifiers is the wide range of opening types such as tilt/slide vents, bottom-hung toplights or horizontal and vertical pivot vents.

Door and wall construction for multi-functional fire and smoke-protection applications

The proven Schüco ADS 80 FR 30 (Fire-Resistant) door system with a basic depth of 80 mm, which is based on highly stable 5-chamber hollow profiles, features impressive versatility in terms of application, function and design.

For additional requirements in building security and automation, the highly stable aluminium systems for fire and smoke-protection applications can be upgraded to multi-functional doors.

Universal use as heavily used commercial door and stylish entrance door

Excellent insulation properties combined with high stability – the Schüco AD UP 75 door system with a 75 mm basic depth offers high functional reliability for all requirements in luxury residential and commercial buildings.

With its groundbreaking construction principle and modular gasket system, the system sets new standards in thermal insulation, weathertightness, load-bearing capacity and durability for aluminium door systems.