February 2017, U.A.E.
Fire Protection for Building Design │ Media Facade Summit
Micha Pawelka will attend both events as speaker with interesting lectures. For more information, please follow us on:
LinkedIn
23.02.2017, Augsburg
Conference “Fassade 17” at Augsburg University │ Lecture
Kaan Kuran will talk about ”Flexibility, Agility and Creativity: The key to successful planning in international markets”. The lecture starts at 2 pm.
www.hs-augsburg.de
14.-17.03.2017, Cannes
MIPIM 2017 │ Exhibition
Priedemann is joining the exhibition. We are looking forward to welcome you in the German Pavilion. Visit us at our booth R.7.G38/15.
www.mipim.german-pavilion.com
21.03.2017 Dubai
26th Edition ZAK Middle East │ Lecture
Once again this year: Micha Pawelka is giving a lecture at the „ZAK World of Facades“.
zakworldoffacades.com
21.04.2017 Mumbai
21st Edition ZAK India │ Lecture
Be curious about the next talk at ITC Maratha.
zakworldoffacades.com
27.04.2017 Aachen
GlasKongress2017 │ Lecture
Wolfgang Priedemann, as a speaker at this event, is talking about fully glazed high-rise buildings.
Glaskongress-2017
Advanced origami: Etisalat building in Dubai
There’s no doubt about it: the construction industry in the Middle East has been booming since the turn of the millennium at the latest. But what makes this market tick? We had no time to find out when we were called to a rescue mission at the Etisalat building in Dubai in 2005. With two open edges over all 33 storeys the building's shape was challenging. Each of the almost one hundred corners was different, the facade was also slightly curved and there wasn’t a right angle in sight. The tolerances between the construction and plans were so large that it was impossible to continue work based on the existing material. And the client wanted to open in six months. So what was the next move to be?
To start with, Priedemann sent a team of surveyors who measured each corner of the building to the millimetre. Our engineers supported the team every step of the way. We placed adjustable anchor points at 200 metres height so that the measurements from the ground floor were of use. During the subsequent meeting with the client we developed a range of solutions that a team of eight engineers turned into full virtual 3D models. We used a mock-up on site to check whether the theories worked in practice. And everything was fine. Backed up by test results, we planned all 96 elements, each a one-off. The project kicked off based on 1,060 drawings and over 260 order lists. As a result, our goal-driven engineering services led to punctual completion of the building and a partnership that’s still in place today.
Etisalat Building
Dubai, Middle East
Client
Alico Aluminum & Light Industries Co. Ltd
Owner / Developer
Etisalat - Emirates Telecommunication Corporation Ltd.
Architect
Shankland Cox Ltd.
Technical features
Unitised curtain wall, Unique development with flat bar, shifted mullion, 4 side structural glazing on, aluminium profile
Our scope
3D measurement, 3D design and fabrication, monitoring of corner, elements, polygonal and tilted, Production catalogue and material take off, Site installation check
Towers of strength: windproof doors for Flame Towers in Baku
Ever opened a simple casement window at a height of 170 metres? Okay, we admit the question was a rhetorical one. If you’d said yes, you’d probably wouldn’t be alive to tell the tale. The wind force would almost certainly have taken you and the window with it. Especially in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku, also known as the City of Winds. This is where three so-called Flame Towers up to 190 metres in height shoot up into the stormy skies. Our job was to install a building maintenance unit at 170 metres height to gain access to the building envelope. The concept involved enabling the facade around the building to open as discretely as possible. And each door leaf needed to withstand the enormous wind force of up to 7.5 kN (normal levels are 1.5 kN). Other challenges involved the sheer size and weight of the door leaves – whichs were as vast as garage doors and double-glazed too – as well as an inclination of 30° due to the special shape of the towers.
Based on these parameters, our job was to develop a workable concept for the folding sliding doors, the drive mechanism and the static sizing. First of all we created 3D CAD models to analyse the geometric conditions and to draw various solutions. The models helped the facade builder Dekoral to make a full-size functional model. Extensive static calculations provided the figures to plan the rest of the construction project. In the end, around 120 units in different shapes and weights of up to 1.2 tonnes were mounted to make the 64,000 sq m facade of the three Flame Towers accessible from the outside at all times. A welcome bonus: by switching the electric drives to hydraulic ones, we halved the running costs.
Ever opened a Priedemann folding sliding door at a height of 170 metres? Go ahead!
Flame Towers
Baku, Azerbaijan
Client
Dekoral Aluminum
Owner / Developer
Azinko Development MMC
Architect
HOK International Ltd.
Technical features
3D shaped facades as unitised curtain wall
Our scope
Develeopment for motorised opening elements in the 3D-shaped facade for the BMU-devices penetration of the the facade
An ideal becomes reality – glass skyscraper for Festo in Esslingen
Considering the current energy efficiency guidelines in Germany, building a glass skyscraper without any sun screens on the outside is not really feasible these days. In the case of Festo AG in Esslingen however, it was this particular crystal-like structure with its diamond shape that matched its innovative corporate identity and complied with the thermal parameters on the Festo campus. At the same time long-term running costs were to be kept to a minimum, but staff were to be offered maximum comfort and a high level of user friendliness.
A team consisting of various planning experts was formed to develop an integrated concept for the building. The exhaust cavity facade, developed a stage further by Priedemann for the purpose, is based on the principle of fixed glazing with sun screens on the inside that offer a smart additional benefit. The heat that accumulates between the glass and sun screens on hot days is simply suctioned off right there.
This decreases the screen’s surface temperature, reduces heat radiation asymmetry and saves on energy required for cooling. The concept’s sophistication lies in the control and fine adjustment of the air technology system which was developed after numerous tests in conjunction with the Fraunhofer Institute and in our Facade-Lab. A cleaning robot originally conceived for photovoltaic plants was developed here for use on a vertical plane.
Floor to ceiling parallel outward-opening windows are also integrated into the facade. These can be opened manually and electrochromic glass panels allow people in the building to look outside, even when the screens are closed. There were a lot of conflicting requirements like transparency v. energy efficiency, comfort v. low running costs and transparency v. screening from the sun. Nevertheless, we were able to develop a facade concept that in the very first summer gave users of the building an unexpectedly pleasant indoor climate and appealing atmosphere.
FESTO AutomationCenter
Stuttgart, Germany
Client
Festo AG
Architect
Architekturbüro Jaschek
Technical features
Development of the air-exhaust facade, electro-chromatic glazing for parallel opening windows, cleaning robot
Our scope
Brief and concept, product development, detailed design, tender dokuments and tender advice, test witnessing, shop-drawing approval, factory and site inspection, final handover
We realise that your time is precious and you expect us to bring useful skills to the table. Our services are geared towards surpassing your expectations and developing new solutions.
We’re proud of our longstanding client relationships with partners from all sections of the architectural and construction industry.
Objectives
Consultancy for optimised building envelope design by efficient use of energy and building physics
Early stage design development to achieve the investment target and the design intent within budget and timeline
Value engineering without compromising on design objectives
Third party control during project execution
Typical scope of consultancy services
LEED strategy advice
Facade concept
Typical detail
Material options
Facade budget
Physical concept
BMU concept
Tender
Quality management
Typical scope of third party review
Concept review
Tender review
Method statement approval
Shop drawing approval
Material approval
Structural calculation approval
Test witnessing
Fabrication check
Site installation check
Final acceptance approval
PI Insurance
Objectives
Input on advanced facade technologies, material options and resources advice
Specialised consultancy coordination with project design consultants
Early stage conceptual design detailing
Advise on efficient energy utilisation and proper application of building physics
Design of building maintenance and cleaning concepts
Typical scope of facade consultancy
pre contract
Schematic design stage
Design development phase
Update budget estimate
Tender / Specification
Bid review and award
Typical scope of facade consultancy
post contract
Shop drawing review
Material submittal review
Mock-Up advice
Quality management
Objectives
Design and organisation advice to execute in time and budget
Coordination and controlling of subcontractors during facade execution
Facade value engineering for best quality and cost ratio
Third party control during building envelope execution
Typical scope of main contractor facade consultancy
Typical detail in shop drawing quality for pre approval of the final concept
Structural optimisation
Embedment design
Computer simulation
Cooperation in work tender facade fabricator:
Specification, BoQ
Prequalification review
Bid review and report
Contracting advice
Material approval
Shop drawing approval
Fabrication inspection
Installation inspection
Test witnessing
PI Insurance
Objectives
Partnership in special and unique projects
International design experience and 3D tools ensure efficient results and highest client acceptance
Development of facade solutions and system customising
Consultancy for efficient factory layouts and site operational setup on optimised workflow and profit
Typical scope of facade engineering
Concept design
System customising
Structural calculation
3D Engineering
Shop drawings
Architectural Mock-Up
Functional Mock-Up
Working drawings
Material take off
Installation drawings
As-built drawings
Production and site advice
PI Insurance
Headquarters Germany
Berlin
Priedemann Fassadenberatung GmbH
Am Wall 17
14979 Grossbeeren / Berlin
Germany
Fon +49 33701 32 79-00
Fax +49 33701 32 79-10
berlin@priedemann.net
Office Turkey
Istanbul
Priedemann Cephe Danışmanlığı Tic. Ltd.
Yıldız Posta Cad.
Vefa Bey Sok. No 7/35
Yeşil Ap. B Blok, Kat 11, Gayrettepe
34349 Beşiktaş - Istanbul
Fon +90 212 288 11 06
Fax +90 212 288 11 56
istanbul@priedemann.net
Office United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Priedemann FZCO Dubai
Airport Free Zone
Building 5EA, Office 111
P.O. Box 23 11 53, Dubai
Fon +971 4 609 15-10
Fax +971 4 609 15-15
dubai@priedemann.net
Office India
Mumbai
Priedemann India Pvt. Ltd.
423 Avior Nirmal Galaxy
Near Johnson Garden, LBS Road
Mulund West 80 - Mumbai
Fon +91 22 2591 3061
mumbai@priedemann.net
Priedemann Fassadenberatung GmbH
Am Wall 17
14979 Großbeeren
Telefon: +49 33701 32 79-00
Telefax: +49 33701 32 79-10
E-Mail: berlin@priedemann.net
Vertreten durch:
Wolfgang Feuerlein
Dipl.-Ing. Lars Anders
Design & Code
