Formwork construction
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Master of the concrete
The production of sophisticated concrete formwork from wood often resembles some kind of artistry
What was once considered impossible or difficult, such as designing futuristic curves on large balconies, has become routine now thanks to modern CNC technology. Sometimes it only takes a few days from concept to realisation, before, for example, a tailor-made concrete staircase is ready for delivery.
Innovative wood and formwork construction
From planning to execution
The carpentry company Holzbau Reichel covers the entire range of classic timber construction. Once the general building boom had subsided at the turn of the millennium, the company specialised in the construction of roof trusses and in formwork with a focus on bridge structures, with the latter now accounting for around 75 per cent of the order volume.
Rhinos in feel-good mode
Impressive pagoda at Berlin Zoo
The complexity of geometrically demanding structures in combination with fair-faced concrete is a remarkable challenge. The impressive pagoda in the entrance area of the new rhino house at Berlin Zoo is an example for such a feat, as is a school building in Bavaria, where pretty much everything is round and there is hardly a straight wall to be found.
Thinking the other way round
Perfect solutions for any building project
The company innbau-Beton, which supplies building contractors with high-wuality precast concrete parts, is located just outside Munich. 90 employees create perfect solutions for any building project, which impress by excellent concrete and surface qualities. For only two years now, panels in sizes up to 6,000 x 2,000 mm have been produced automatically on the QUANTUM.
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