Multifunctional building with warehouse, administration and canteen
STEINERT GmbH, Cologne, Germany
Dr. Schönheit + Partner designed a multifunctional building for the mechanical engineering company STEINERT that combines the central functions of production, logistics, administration and canteen. This was the first step in the implementation of the 2030+ “Urban Production” master plan, which our factory planners and architects developed for the redesign of the entire site.
As a traditional mechanical engineering company in the heart of Cologne, STEINERT faced the challenge of expanding its production capacities amidst a shortage of available space. In order to be able to continue producing competitively at its traditional location in the future, the company needed to reorganize its existing structures. The factory planners and architects from Dr. Schönheit + Partner developed an “Urban Production 2030+” master plan for the gradual restructuring of the historically grown 35,000 m² site.
The new construction of the multifunctional building was part of STEINERT's long-term site strategy and serves to optimize production and logistics processes. The building was to form the basis for a future-proof, efficient production structure by combining assembly, order picking and storage areas with administration-related areas. The planning was conducted on a plot of around 4,060 m² within the existing factory premises.
The multifunctional building was planned in close collaboration with STEINERT and takes into account both operational requirements and a uniform architectural language at the site.
The building structure consists of a single-storey production hall and a three-storey perimeter block that accommodates administration, social rooms and technical building equipment. The supporting structure is based on a skeleton construction with bracing cores. The façade aligns with the existing site architecture, combining corrugated sheet metal cladding and precast concrete elements. A steel pedestrian bridge with perforated cladding serves as a connecting element between the company premises on Widdersdorfer Strasse and the future Research & Development Center.
The energy concept combines a heat pump with gas condensing boiler technology; sustainable building materials and modern building technology optimize energy efficiency additionally. A comprehensive sprinkler system ensures fire protection.
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
All relevant services under the same roof:
- Factory planning:
Material flow analysis, production program, logistics optimization, ensuring product availability - Master planning:
Structuring of the entire existing plant - Architecture:
Planning to building permit – service phases 1 - 4 - Project steering:
Schedule, quality and cost monitoring as well as moderation of project and planning discussions
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