Architecture in dialogue with nature

In keeping with the surroundings, the staggered building sections are reminiscent of tree trunks on top of each other. In addition to the arrangement, this association is evoked by the shape of the building structures and their facade cladding made of regional spruce. A total of 90 percent of the wood used for construction and design comes from sustainable forestry in the local Black Forest. With its presentation, the sculptural architecture blends skilfully into the overall picture of its surroundings. The building’s sustainability is also in harmony with nature. It has thermal insulation according to passive house standards. Heat generation with wood pellets, the photovoltaic system and the use of rainwater for management also protect nature. The new building is certified according to the German Federal Council for Sustainable Building (BNB) with the aim of achieving silver quality. The leading architectural firm is Sturm und Wartzeck from Dipperz, Hesse. In addition, the structural planners Schlaich, Bergermann and partners from Stuttgart, EWT engineers from Grebenhain for the technical building equipment and the office “[f] Landscape Architecture” from Bonn are located in the “National Park Schwarzwald” working group. The developer is the state of Baden-Württemberg, represented by the state company Vermögen and Bau Baden-Württemberg.

With their long shank, the anchors fasten facade and roof substructures made of wood or metal as well as other add-on parts directly into the anchoring base. The plastic sleeves made of high-performance nylon have various expansion elements, each of which behaves appropriately in solid and perforated materials.
The European Technical Assessment (ETA) provides certainty and regulates the use as multiple fastening of non-load-bearing systems for anchoring in concrete and masonry. The long shank anchor is conveniently inserted by push-through mounting and, thanks to the low anchoring depth of 50 mm, there is no need to drill a deep hole.
The ETA confirms that the Power-Fast stainless steel screws withstand direct weathering with classification in use class 3 in accordance with Eurocode 5. The EC5 regulates, among other things, the suitability and use of wooden components under various climatic conditions after installation and serves to provide proof of stability with the correct load-bearing strength. fischer also supported the client in the planning and dimensioning of the fastening solutions with the help of the FIXPERIENCE “software family”. The WOOD-FIX module was used to calculate the WOOD connections and the FACADE-FIX module to dimension the anchoring of the FACADE substructure.
As a result, the national park will soon welcome its visitors with a modern foyer that is both welcoming and safe. Up to 100,000 guests from all over the world are expected each year.