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1 REFERENCE EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY Extension with a uniform design language

2 2 EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY LINEAR AESTHETICS ONCE CONVEX, ONCE CONCAVE The administrative centre of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Garching near Munich was constructed by Hermann Fehling and Daniel Gogel between 1976 and Now an extension was needed. The curving, dipping contours of the new building designed by architect Auer Weber meander around the building. Three circular building sections are enclosed by a wavy-lined façade. UNIFORM COLOUR AND DESIGN LANGUAGE On 4 December 2013, the extension of the ESO headquarters was inaugurated. With two new buildings an office building with 10,300 sq m and a technology building with 2,900 sq m there is now more than double as much space as before. The new structural form was designed specifically with the principle of continued building in mind. The various building sections are differentiated using façade structures and finishing textures, while uniform colour connects the sections to create a cohesive entity. In addition, the design language of the existing main building is used for the new administrative building, which, based on circular segments, appears to hover without supports above the landscape. The architectural concept has received much recognition and was not without reason selected as one of the 24 best constructions in Germany in 2014 by the German Architecture Museum. ARCHITECTURE OFFICE AUER WEBER Founded in 1980 by Fritz Auer and Carlo Weber in Stuttgart, the office has been active internationally since 2000 in areas including administration, culture, education, research and residential complexes. The common thread running through all projects is "openness and plausibility for the senses and intellect". The office views its work as a social and cultural service undertaken at a high artistic, functional and technological level. SIMONSWERK PRODUCT VARIANT VX 7729/160

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4 EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY A WELL-CONCEIVED CONCEPT BOTH ON THE LARGE AND SMALL SCALE The new buildings are in keeping with the style of the old buildings.

4 4 EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY A WELL-CONCEIVED CONCEPT BOTH ON THE LARGE AND SMALL SCALE The new buildings are in keeping with the style of the old buildings. With its two inner courtyards, the office building, which for the most part receives natural lighting, echoes the curved design. At 39 metres, the diameter of the cylindrical technology building corresponds more or less to the primary mirror of the European Extremely Large Telescope currently being built, the ESO telescope will be the world's largest telescope. Thanks to good insulation and concrete core cooling used to heat and cool the office building, the new buildings are categorised as green buildings, because their energy consumption falls significantly below the average for buildings of this size. The interior design of the building was not left to chance including SIMONSWERK hinges being specified for the heavy-duty doors.

EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY 5 INSTALLED HINGE SYSTEM: VARIANT VX With its elegant appearance and high technical standards, the universal hinge system for heavy-duty doors, VARIANT VX, is a perfect

5 EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY 5 INSTALLED HINGE SYSTEM: VARIANT VX With its elegant appearance and high technical standards, the universal hinge system for heavy-duty doors, VARIANT VX, is a perfect match for the décor of the new ESO building. The integral unit comprising hinge, receiver and cover plate provides tried-and-tested safety thanks to its CE certification. Its of up to 400 kg, as well as its 3D adjustability and maintenance-free slide bearings make this hinge system an excellent solution. In Garching, VX 7729/160 for unrebated doors was chosen. VARIANT VX A WIDE RANGE OF DIFFERENT FINISHES The icing on the cake of this heavy-duty door hinge range is its wide range of finishes, in particular the bronze version. In addition, the selection of different knuckle diameters available in the model version VARIANT Planum provide the design-focussed planner with interesting interior design options. VARIANT VX hinge systems are aesthetically pleasing and functional, and are particularly suited for use on fire or smoke resistant doors, on doors used in escape or rescue routes, as well as on doors with extremely high.

6 EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY VARIANT HIGHLY VERSATILE WITH MAXIMUM LOAD CAPACITIES The VARIANT hinge system for heavy-duty doors provides customisable application options with high technical

Its of up to 400 kg and safety testing with CE certifications, as well as its 3D adjustability and maintenance-free slide bearings make this hinge system an excellent solution.

THE FEATURES AT A GLANCE up to 400 kg hinge versions available in knuckle lengths of 100 mm, 120 mm and 160 mm wide range of different finishes for timber, steel and aluminium frames The VARIANT

6 6 EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY VARIANT HIGHLY VERSATILE WITH MAXIMUM LOAD CAPACITIES The VARIANT hinge system for heavy-duty doors provides customisable application options with high technical standards and an elegant visual appearance. Its of up to 400 kg and safety testing with CE certifications, as well as its 3D adjustability and maintenance-free slide bearings make this hinge system an excellent solution. VARIANT hinges are particularly suited for use on fire or smoke resistant doors, on doors used in escape or rescue routes, as well as on doors with extremely high of up to 400 kg. THE FEATURES AT A GLANCE up to 400 kg hinge versions available in knuckle lengths of 100 mm, 120 mm and 160 mm wide range of different finishes for timber, steel and aluminium frames The VARIANT heavy-duty door hinge range is available in a wide range of different finishes enabling a perfect match to be found for the design of the room. There is also a selection of different knuckle diameters and knuckle lengths available. ELEMENTS OF THE HINGE SYSTEM RECEIVERS The integral unit comprising hinge, receiver and cover plate provides the right function for each application. Receivers are matched to the hinges using cover plates with a similar finish. Hinge Receiver Cover Plate VARIANT VX up to 400 kg VARIANT Planum with reduced, elegant knuckle; up to 160 kg VARIANT Compact with adjustment in the sash; load capacity of 120 to 160 kg VARIANT VBRplus for extreme high-performance heavy-duty doors; up to 400 kg VARIANT SC soft closing with integrated damping function; up to 50 kg VARIANT Care for unrebated heavyduty doors in health care facilities; up to 100 kg VARIANT Finger Protection for doors with finger protection specification; up to 120 kg

EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY 7 SIMONSWERK QUALITY FROM SERVICE THROUGH TO PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

placed on technology, safety and design.

14001 Certified proof of origin Made in Germany PRODUCTSELECTOR USER-FRIENDLY AND COMPREHENSIVE Using

Advanced search options, such as the function range, product type, type of door leaf, rebate version,

The PRODUCTSELECTOR is located at www.simonswerk.

7 EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY 7 SIMONSWERK QUALITY FROM SERVICE THROUGH TO PRODUCT CERTIFICATION QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY The SIMONSWERK brand stands for innovation, product diversity, quality and service. A long service life and precise functionality are the prerequisites to meet the manifold demands placed on technology, safety and design. Quality management according to DIN EN ISO 9001 Environmental management according to DIN EN ISO Certified proof of origin Made in Germany PRODUCTSELECTOR USER-FRIENDLY AND COMPREHENSIVE Using the quick search function, all information on the selected hinge system is immediately available. Advanced search options, such as the function range, product type, type of door leaf, rebate version, frame type or door weight, enable structured and precise searching to take place. The PRODUCTSELECTOR is located at FOR ARCHITECTS PERSONAL AND INFORMATIVE Are you an architect with questions about our products? Are you at the planning stage and would you like to arrange a consultation? Our project service team will answer all your questions about our door hinges and hinge systems. Architect Consultancy Fon +49 (0)5242/ architektur@simonswerk.de

REFERENCE EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY VISIT OUR PRODUCTSELECTOR: www.simonswerk.

8 REFERENCE EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY VISIT OUR PRODUCTSELECTOR: SIMONSWERK GmbH Bosfelder Weg Rheda-Wiedenbrück Germany Fon +49 (0)5242/413-0 Fax +49 (0)5242/ SIMONSWERK GmbH, Referenz Vorarlberg, 10/2015, /1.0 SIMONSWERK does not accept responsibility for misprints and subsequent specification changes although every effort has been made to avoid any errors during preparation of this brochure. Credits: Hertha Hurnaus sales@simonswerk.de

REFERENCE VORARLBERG MUSEUM VORARLBERG MUSEUM. The principle of continued building

REFERENCE VORARLBERG MUSEUM VORARLBERG MUSEUM The principle of continued building 2 VORARLBERG MUSEUM CONCRETE FLOWERS AND UNIFORM COLOURING The redeveloped old art museum in Bregenz, Austria sets new