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KFW Westarkade

Location

Frankfurt, Germany

Principal Use

Office

Design Architect

Sauerbruch Hutton

Anything about the engineers? Facade consultants?

ZWP Ingenieurs

Gross Floor Area

39,000 m2 Units SI IP

419,796 ft2

Reason(s) for inclusion

Building Name

Kfw Westarkade

Address

Zeppelinallee 4, 60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Description / Additional Information

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Project Narrative

The new KFW Westarkade building extends and complements the existing ensemble in both materiality and colour. The double-layered wind-pressurised façade has high insulation values, offering natural ventilation independent of the weather as well as efficient solar protection. Radiant floor-slabs and geothermal heating help to further reduce energy consumption. The façade is set back at ground level to create a protective arcade to the street, while the landscape of the Palmengarten is drawn seamlessly into the rear of the site to create a generous open space.

General Information

Year completed (or major renovation)

2010

Construction Cost

73000000

Climate Zone

Temperate

Building Certifications (check all that apply)

  • LEED

External Links

Link(s) for more information

Other Design Features

Energy Performance

Construction Type

Construction Type

  • Frame Facade Construction

Main Cladding Material

  • Glass
  • Steel
  • Concrete

Approximate WWR (measured from the inside)

20%

Skin Type

Skin Type

  • Double Skin Facade

Solar Shading

Ventilation

Is there natural ventilation through the facade?

Yes

Type of Ventilation Strategy

  • Double sided

Relationship to Mechanical Systems

  • Alternative (when natural vent is on mechanical is off)

Ventilation Control Strategy

  • Based on Outdoor Air Temperature

Daylight

Is daylight simulation part of the design process?

No

Noise

Embodied Carbon

Was a carbon assesment of the facade conducted in the design phase?

No

Energy Generation

Does the facade produce energy?

No

Insulation

Does the facade have a dynamic U-value?

No

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