An architectural and cultural highlight is being built in Constance: the Panorama Konstanz. A modern building that creates space for a spectacular 360° panorama by artist Yadegar Asisi. Asisi is regarded as a pioneer of panoramic art: the architect and former stage designer stages monumental circular images of historical and contemporary themes that put visitors right in the middle of the action. His works in cities such as Leipzig, Dresden and Berlin attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Now Constance is also getting its own panorama, showing the city at the time of the Council (1414-1418).
Facade in motion
The building also makes an architectural statement: With a height of 50 metres, unusual for Constance, it is an eye-catcher as soon as you approach the city. The façade responds specifically to its location in a highly congested environment – using the principle of kinetic polychromy. Expanded metal elements in changing angles and color tones create a constantly changing appearance in shades of blue and red depending on the perspective and movement – the building appears as if it is itself in motion.
Sustainable construction with high protection requirements
The building is designed as a timber hybrid construction. Above a first floor made of exposed in-situ concrete, the load-bearing structure, as well as the interior walls, are made of wood. This construction method combines sustainability, lightness and modern design – and makes fire protection particularly important.
The two upper floors with restaurants and event areas are protected by an automatic FOGTEC high-pressure water mist system.
Fire protection at a height of 50 metres – without any compromises
The unique architecture and construction method requires not only individual planning and innovative solutions, but also technical precision. To install the pipe supports, numerous wooden beams had to be drilled with pinpoint accuracy. The challenge: the statics. Each hole is planned with the utmost care to ensure that the load-bearing capacity of the structure is not compromised.
The height of the building also places demands on the technology. At 50 metres, a conventional sprinkler system would require an intermediate system to increase the pressure – with additional space requirements in the middle. FOGTEC’s technology makes this unnecessary. The pump system is installed in the basement and supplies the system at a height of 50 metres with water at 120 bar – with sufficient pressure reserve. As a result, the system is space-saving, efficient and economical.
Panorama Konstanz shows how modern technology and artistic vision can work together to create spaces that inspire – and are safe. We are proud to be part of this exceptional project.
