Facades without edges or corners Rounded curves
Rounded buildings weave elegantly through the city. Whether it’s art venues, rental apartments, office buildings or villas, it is no easy task to design homes with no corners at all. To achieve such a unique design, the following buildings used insulation board to not only ensure a better energy balance, but also make these curved designs possible in the first place.
Elegantly rounded: Zur Mausmecke, Medebach
This elongated house in Medebach is home to a family of six and its cool white facade and playful curves evoke memories of a Greek limestone house. It was only possible to achieve a smooth, flowing surface on which the top plaster coating could be applied, thanks to the installation of insulation panels. To ensure a cast-like appearance this process was completed within a day.
Molding cozy rounded curves: Life in the inner city ring, Fulda
In inner cities, living space is treasured and at the same time, extremely limited. The residential complex on the inner city ring in Fulda tries to combine these two aspects and manages to create space for ten homes including a penthouse on the top floor. The round facade fits in harmoniously with its surroundings and still catches the eye. Using insulation boards was the only way to install the heavy ceramic bars on the facade and achieve the necessary stability.
Perfect curves: Saegeling, Heidenau
When it came to planning the new office building for Saegeling Medizintechnik, in addition to functionality, modern design and accessibility, factors such as energy efficiency and thermal comfort were also high priorities. Thanks to the ETIC System used here, all these desired factors could be integrated and the facade gained its unique, flowing form.
The perfect wave: Oberaltenallee, Hamburg
The aim was to put the residential complex, built in 1965, through a metamorphosis, both visual and energetic. The striking exterior of the building was to gain a modern touch, thanks to the new, wave-shaped balconies. The design of this rounded exterior seating area was implemented by affixing insulation boards to the balcony railing, which were used solely for aesthetic purposes.
Fitting a round peg in a square hole: Light towers in the Bundeskunsthalle, Bonn
Something simply special when visiting the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn are the three cone-shaped light towers on the roof of the building itself. The unusual design of the facade, complete with ceramic coverings, was only made possible thanks to the use of an ETIC System. The tall, blue, shimmering towers not only indicated the true character of the house but also became a symbol of the city. Inside, there is a total exhibition area of 5600 m2.
