Central administration building

STEINERT GmbH, Cologne, Germany

A new central administration building with a gross floor area of around 6,500 m² was built for STEINERT at their Cologne site. Dr. Schönheit + Partner was responsible for developing the design concept and planning the building and office structure. The administration building consists of four full storeys plus a staggered storey and offers office space for both STEINERT as well as external tenants. The building is part of the 2030+ “Urban Production” master plan, which our factory planners and architects developed for the redesign of the entire site.

Tasks and objectives

The administration building forms the central hub of the site and is a key component of the long-term site strategy. It is intended to create a modern, connected work environment that supports STEINERT’s growth strategy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Special challenges were the integration into the existing plant context, the flexible use for different departments and the creation of high-quality office space in a limited space. In addition, proximity to the production area had to be considered to ensure short communication channels between administration, development and operational areas.

Approach and solutions

The building was designed with a modular office concept, consisting of three usage units, each with approximately 400 m². The requirements of each department were reflected through a clear spatial organization. The central location of the IT department, as well as the proximity of the management, purchasing, and administrative departments to the bridge, which connects company divisions at separate locations, ensure optimized internal workflows. The façade combines industrial materials with modern glass surfaces, conveying transparency and openness, while the office concept integrates open and closed working areas for various usage scenarios.

Client

STEINERT GmbH is a global leader in magnetic and sensor-based sorting solutions for the recycling and mining industries. Founded in 1889, the company is part of the Metalloxyd GmbH holding group. With its headquarters in Cologne, international subsidiaries, and a global sales network, STEINERT sets standards in efficient resource recovery and material separation.

Thanks to decades of experience, STEINERT knows how important personal cooperation is and the benefits of interdisciplinary exchange. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Schönheit + Partner for the particularly good cooperation, which was remarkably effective, especially during the Corona period.

KPIs at a glance

m²

Gross flor area

6,500

pcs.

New workstations

290

pcs.

Underground parking spaces

50

All relevant services under the same roof:

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