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GLUATNEST, Freistadt, Austria

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Innovative transformation: 60 year old school turns into a modern business location.

The former agricultural college in Freistadt, Austria has been transformed into a modern business location called the "GLUATNEST," serving as the new company headquarters for INNOVAMETALL.

The building, already generously sized at 4,000 m², presented a favorable business location due to its transportation connections and adjacent plot for a production hall. Managing Director Klaus Pichlbauer chose an old building over a new construction, seeing it as a unique challenge to give it a new lease on life while preserving its history.

The renovation involved extending the building by 1,200 m² by adding another storey and increasing the buildings density. The company utilized their own prefabricated reinforced concrete elements with integrated heating and cooling installations, along with DELTABEAM® composite beams. They were chosen because the beams allow for a slim floor structure and can be combined with almost all ceiling types. In addition a fire resistance class of R 90 is achieved without additional measures.

The result is a harmonious building with a distinctive appearance. There is direct access to the floors and individual office spaces from outside via arcades that also serve as terraces. The building incorporates various sustainable features, such as a photovoltaic system integrated into the parapet, rainwater collection for heating and cooling, and surplus energy utilization. The additional office space is rented out to sustainability-minded companies, and a daycare center has been established in the building.

The renovated former agricultural school, now called "GLUATNEST," has become a community and competence center for innovation, energy, construction, and mobility. The success of the project has inspired the building owner to plan further refurbishment projects using DELTABEAM® composite beams for their efficient and effective properties.

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"We are already planning new refurbishment projects and want to use DELTABEAM® composite beams again. The low weight of the beams combined with their high load-bearing capacity, the slim floor structure and the compatability with our self-developed steel columns is simply perfect for our approach."

Managing Director (Eng.) Klaus Pichlbauer

Project facts

Project size:
5200 m2
Floors:
3
Developer:
INNOVAMETALL
Delivery year:
2021-2022
Completion year:
2022

Contact us

Günther Pock

Günther Pock

Vertrieb & Anwendungsberatung West

Mob. +43 664 381 74 05
[email protected]