HS München, FB Design

Munich, Bavaria

Information about the reference project

Type of building:	Education and Culture
Products:	Façades, Sliding doors, Entrances, Windows
Series:	AWS 90.SI+, FWS 60, ADS 80 FR 30, ADS 65 HD
Location:	Munich, Bavaria
Completion:	2017
Architects:	Staab Architekten GmbH
Specialist company:	Neumayr High Tech
Picture credits:	© Johanna Weber / Oliver Jaist

Faculty renovation

Over the years, the former arsenal of the Bavarian army has undergone many conversions and changes in use. Its external appearance has largely survived unchanged. The room structure, which had been heavily modified over the years, was to be largely restored to its original layout, updated to the latest technical standards and made fit for the complex usage requirements of contemporary design education. The building is accessed through the main entrance (and former coach entrance), which has been given a modern interpretation in keeping with its original structure, including restored arches, white walls and ceilings, grey screed and untreated aluminium panels in the stairwells. A corridor along the central axis leads into the glazed pavilion, which was created as a link to the side wings in the former courtyard. The extension is used as an exhibition space and stands out from the existing building due to its steel/glass construction and the cantilevered, angular roof, with a wide gap highlighting the point where old meets new. A steel bridge into the extension joins the building sections and leads through to the barrier-free stairwells and study rooms, workshops and studios behind.

The result is an inspiring place that offers space to allow creativity to unfold and that is tailored to design as the central discipline for overcoming the challenges of our time.

Product information

AWS 90.SI+

Maximum thermal insulation combined with style and design freedom

The Schüco AWS 90.SI+ (Super Insulation) window system perfectly meets structural requirements while offering the greatest possible design freedom – including optimised thermal insulation and passive house certification.

As part of the Schüco AWS modular system for the 90 mm basic depth, the aluminium window offers a high level of flexibility for implementing attractive design solutions in building envelopes.

High-performance mullion/transom façade with 60 mm face width – the basis for a variety of solutions

The Schüco FWS 60 façade system is an impressive basic system for façades and skylight areas with a high level of flexibility and attractive design options, including optimised fabrication and installation processes. Thanks to a broad system range, solutions for the most varied requirements and applications can be implemented.

A transparent system solution integrated in the profile for spandrel safety barriers blends seamlessly and elegantly into the external façade appearance.

Highly stable system – optimised for continuous loads in commercial construction

Large-scale door constructions fabricated using the Schüco ADS 65 HD (Heavy Duty) door system create striking visual features that grant every building a special character. In public buildings especially, the robust aluminium doors offer maximum stability, even with heavy use and large opening widths.

Compatibility with Schüco window and façade systems means there is a wide a range of possible uses and designs, particularly in commercial construction.