MUNICH REINSURANCE CO. HEADQUARTERS
Munich, Germany
RETROFIT
ORIGINAL
Baumschlager Eberle
2002
Office
5
Re-Clad
  • Highly-Glazed curtainwall ( > 50% glass)

OTHER SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THE RETROFIT

EXTENT OF THE FACADE INTERVENTION
  • Original facade was replaced with a new one

DESCRIPTION
Munich Reinsurance Co. headquarters is hosted in a building dating from the 1970s. The facade displays angled panes of glass helping to break down the 5-story volume. the building was cut away on one of the sides to allow daylighting into the original layout. The facade was made of natural stone, glass, and laminated safety glass.
OWNER


DEVELOPER


DESIGN ARCHITECT


EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT


ENGINEER


CONSTRUCTION MANAGER


GENERAL CONTRACTOR


FACADE CONSULTANT


FACADE CONTRACTOR


OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
1970
5


ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN


DESCRIPTION
Munich Reinsurance Co. headquarters is hosted in a building dating from the 1970s. The facade displays angled panes of glass helping to break down the 5-story volume. the building was cut away on one of the sides to allow daylighting into the original layout. The facade was made of natural stone, glass, and laminated safety glass.