Architectural integration and technical precision: double-glazed stacking doors for the Regensburg main fire station
As part of the new construction of the Regensburg main fire station, an architecturally and functionally sophisticated project was realised. A central element of the design: the double-glazed stacking doors from Butzbach, which not only impress with their clear design language, but also fulfil the highest requirements in terms of functionality, energy efficiency and integration into the building technology.
Planning under special conditions
The new fire station was built on the existing premises - with 24-hour service. For architects, this meant precise coordination of all construction phases and close liaison with users and specialist planners. The challenge was to combine design quality with functional efficiency under real operating conditions.
Design meets technology
The double-glazed stacking doors blend harmoniously into the overall architectural concept and create an open, light-flooded atmosphere in the vehicle hall thanks to their transparency. At the same time, they meet high thermal requirements - particularly with regard to thermal insulation in summer - and thus make a positive contribution to optimising the building's energy efficiency.
The integration of the door control system into the building BUS system enables intelligent building networking: for example, the car park lighting is automatically activated as soon as a door is opened - a detail that is impressive in terms of both design and function.
System solution with architectural added value
Butzbach doors were chosen due to their small space requirement when open, their high-quality workmanship and the sophisticated technical solution. For architects, these doors offer a flexible planning basis, especially for projects with limited space or high requirements for daylight utilisation and transparency.
Insights for future construction projects
With a usable area of over 16,500 m² and a construction volume of €54.6 million, the project provided valuable insights for the planning of complex infrastructure buildings. It became particularly clear: User requirements evolve over the construction period - continuous communication between planning, execution and operation is therefore essential.
The project is an example of how interdisciplinary collaboration, technical innovation and architectural quality can result in a high-performance and future-proof building.