Case Study. A Swabian nugget. Forum Gold und Silber with its impressively and unusual façade that incorporates a thermal break in its steel structure

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1 Case Study Schöck Bauteile GmbH Carmen Nussbächer Vimbucher Straße Baden-Baden Tel.: presse@schoeck.de A Swabian nugget Forum Gold und Silber with its impressively and unusual façade that incorporates a thermal break in its steel structure Baden-Baden, 16 august 2016: The flowers and shrubs from last year's State Garden Show in Schwäbisch Gmünd have long since withered, whereas the Forum Gold und Silber that was opened for the occasion is as magnificent as ever and still serves as a semi-public building with catering, office and surgery facilities. The unusual façade with its warm golden colouring and square cut-outs is fastened to a steel substructure that, in turn, is anchored to the reinforced concrete building with Isokorb types KS and K. Under the motto "Between Heaven and Earth", Schwäbisch Gmünd, which is located in the Ostalbkeis district, hosted the Baden-Württemberg State Garden Show in its town garden and surrounding urban area from 30. April to 12. October It was a complete success - with over two million visitors, Schwäbisch Gmünd broke all visitor records of the previous 25 State Garden Shows. The thematic areas of the site covered 30 hectares, from the earthly realm to the heavenly garden via the stairway to heaven, and for the first time, an entire wood was integrated into a State Garden Show. In addition to the many flower displays, the newly constructed Forum Gold und Silber became an extraordinary eye-catcher. Its multi-angled square structure is reminiscent of a meteorite which fell to earth right on the banks of the River Rems, and it now forms a new entrance to the city Schöck Swabian nugget Page 1 von 5

2 centre, as a shining and brave landmark of the urban redevelopment taking place in Schwäbisch Gmünd. Separating the core from the envelope The design of the magnificent envelope made from aluminium slabs with gold-coloured coating is testament to the goldsmithing that has been a traditional craft in Schwäbisch Gmünd for more than six hundred years. The sculptural edifice was designed by Isin & Co., a firm of architects and general planners with offices in Aalen, Stuttgart and Schwäbisch Gmünd. Their concept envisaged the strict separation of the core from the envelope: A multi-angled lightweight structure made of square façade panels coated with a substance that is reminiscent of gold leaf encases the five-floor reinforced concrete skeleton structure measuring 19 x 19 metres. The aluminium skin is set at a distance and features more than 1000 cut-outs of various sizes at interestingly different intervals. Like flaws in a panelled surface, they reveal glimpses of the building concealed behind. Getting a grip on thermal bridges The aluminium panels are fastened to a steel frame which is anchored to the load bearing reinforced concrete skeleton structure with type KS Schöck Isokorb elements. In addition, type K Isokorb elements transfer the loads from cantilevered concrete slabs into the concrete structure. Without these load bearing thermal insulation elements, it would not be possible to implement such a façade design, given the thermal bridges at the joints. Schöck Isokorb type KS transfers moments and shear forces from steel components, such as cantilevered façade substructures, balconies and canopies, to concrete structures, whereas Schöck Isokorb type K is designed for cantilevered reinforced concrete balconies and concrete slabs. This Isokorb variant also transfers moments and shear forces. Modern design in precious metal As such, the Isokorb plays a key role in enabling the implementation of the unusual façade design, which turns the building into a striking statement of modern architecture. A total of 767 aluminium panels were used. Their unmistakable, warm golden colouring comes from Duraflon coating, which is particularly resistant to bleaching and colour changes. Depending on the height of the sun and the position of the observer, the Swabian nugget on Schöck Swabian nugget Page 2 von 5

3 the banks of the River Rems shimmers in different shades of metallic gold, while at the same time proving that all that glitters is not gold! Nevertheless, the Forum Gold und Silber still knows how to impress, long after the State Garden Show has finished characters (incl. spaces) Notes to the editor A leading European supplier Schöck has grown to become Europe s leading supplier of innovative structural load bearing insulation products. The main product is the Schöck Isokorb a thermal break for various types of cantilever constructions in new buildings and for renovation. Its headquarters are at Baden-Baden in southern Germany and there are subsidiary companies in Great Britain, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Japan, Canada and the USA. Sales teams and partners operate in many other European countries and also Australia and South Korea. Schöck is committed to providing the highest level of technical back up and comprehensive customer service to the construction industry. 762 characters (incl. spaces) Construction site sign: Completion: 2014 Builders: Architect and general planner: Schöck products: Gerhard Grimminger, Cemal Isin, Edelmetallverband e. V. ISIN + CO GmbH & Co. KG Isokorb type KS Isokorb type K Schöck Swabian nugget Page 3 von 5

4 Captions [Forum Gold und Silber - steel frame] The golden aluminium panels are fastened to a steel frame which is anchored to the load bearing reinforced concrete skeleton structure with type KS Schöck Isokorb elements. Image: Schöck Bauteile GmbH, reprint free of charge. [Forum Gold und Silber - façade] Restaurants, offices and surgeries lie behind the unusual façade with its warm golden colouring and punched-out squares. Image: Schöck Bauteile GmbH, reprint free of charge. Schöck Swabian nugget Page 4 von 5

5 [Forum Gold und Silber panorama] Depending on the height of the sun and the position of the observer, the Swabian nugget on the banks of the River Rems shimmers in different shades of metallic gold. Image: Schöck Bauteile GmbH, reprint free of charge. [Isokorb KS] The Schöck Isokorb type KS is a load-bearing thermal insulation element for the connection of freely cantilevered steel members to reinforced concrete structures. Image: Schöck Bauteile GmbH, reprint free of charge. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have: Schöck Bauteile GmbH Carmen Nussbächer Tel.: Fax: presse@schoeck.de Schöck Swabian nugget Page 5 von 5