Modern installation method bolsters German office building
The facade of the German Office for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Products is currently being erected in Bonn with a facade of Jurassic limestone, quarried domestically. And while the use of German limestone is not uncommon, the anchoring methods present an interesting case study.
The attachment of the natural stone panels to the aluminum support structure was carried out from the rear, using the modern undercut anchoring technology. This system was provided by Keil Werkzeugfabrik, Karl Eischeid GmbH of Engelskirchen, Germany. According to Keil, the key role of the attachment is played "behind the scenes," as it had to guarantee safety and remain invisible at the same time.