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Panorama Konstanz rotunda in hybrid timber construction

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Panorama Konstanz – progress in construction of the new cylindrical building on the Seerhein

A timber construction high-rise

The two lower floors and the stairs are made of concrete. On the third floor, an 8.5 m high truss of fish-bellied girders and straight beams as well as 43 columns 32 m in length form an imposing supporting structure spanning a length of 36 m. An 8.5 m high truss in the shape of a fish-bellied girder spans a length of 36 m. In addition, there are 43 columns in the outer wall with a length of 32.4 m.

Constructive challenges

The large dimensions of this timber construction placed special demands on planning, logistics and assembly. The impressive components were precisely prefabricated from laminated timber in our factory at our headquarters and at partner companies and assembled precisely on site. The 4th and 5th floors will be equipped with CLT ceilings.

Logistical peculiarities

The limited storage space on site within a busy traffic loop on the banks of the Rhine called for carefully planned construction logistics. Fire protection, earthquake safety and high wind loads at a height of 50 m also placed additional structural demands on the timber construction. At a height of 54 m, the cylindrical building falls into the high-rise category.

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Panorama Konstanz – progress in construction of the new cylindrical building on the Seerhein

Project details

Client:
Panorama Konstanz GmbH & Co. KG
Architecture:
Sauerbruch Hutton Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH
Project type:
Art and culture
Construction type:
Wood element construction
Services:
Timber construction
Construction:
2024-2025
Locality:
Konstanz
Country:
Germany
Assembly of the construction at Panorama Konstanz

Workers use lifts to assemble the large columns of the facade construction at Panorama Konstanz – precision work down to the last millimetre in summer conditions.

Assembly work at lofty heights at Panorama Konstanz

Two fitters secure and screw supporting framework elements on the upper level of the structure – precision work with height protection above the roofs of Konstanz.

Steel connection during assembly at Panorama Konstanz

Detailed view of the solid steel connection during assembly at Panorama Konstanz – precisely executed connecting elements secure the building’s supporting structure.

Panorama Konstanz construction site with crane and facade assembly

Overall view of the Panorama Konstanz construction site: the crane lifts components for facade assembly, while the scaffolding enables work to be carried out on the distinctive building shell.