MASTERING CHALLENGING FACADES AND CURTAIN WALLS …
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OPAQUE FAÇADE & CURTAIN WALL SYSTEMS
DESIGN ENGINEER SOURCE BUILD SUPPLY INSTALL
HOFMANN FACADES is a globally active group of companies which specializes in opaque façade and curtain wall systems pairing traditional and innovative cladding materials with a deep expertise in facade engineering and building envelope technology including anchor and support systems and the latest generation machinery in its own manufacturing plants.
As a total solution provider the group benefits from its vertically integrated structure, and its strong focus on sustainability and renewa-ble energy. With its core in southern Germany and regional offices in New York, London and Hong Kong HOFMANN FACADES is uniquely suited to address and serve the ever more demanding and technically complex façade market. The firm has been servicing high-end new construction and retrofit projects led by renowned architects and reputable façade engineering firms for 75 years.
MASTERING CHALLENGING FACADES AND CURTAIN WALLS
Today we make a lasting contribution to contemporary architecture and the environment by supplying distinctive buildings that sup-port responsible urban development and sustainable architecture around the world while permanently increasing the use of natural materials and renewable energy sources for all of our processes to achieve the lowest carbon footprint possible.
Looking forward we strive to become the world most sustainable building envelope company relying solely on renewable energy sources for all processes, producing zero waste and emissions and achieving 100% recycled content of our input and output materials.
OUR PHILOSOPHY – TOTAL SOLUTION PROVIDER
OUR MISSION – SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
SCOPE OF SERVICES – PROJECT LIFECYCLE ORIENTED
PRODUCTION & ASSEMBLY
• Processing in our own plants
• State of the art machinery• In-house quality control/ assurance system (QAQC)• UHPC precast production• Prefabrication of unitized
curtain walls / strongback systems in our factories• Storage capacity for
large-scale projects
INSTALLATION &TRANSPORT TO SITE
• Site management• Installation of
hand and crane set façades, incl.insulation and anchoring
• Transport & logistics manage-ment
• QA expertise• Project manage-
ment
FACADE MANAGEMENT
• Façade inspection • Façade upgrade• Replacement
during operations• Maintenance/
cleaning• Blast proofing as retrofit• Condition assessment
PRECONSTRUCTIONSERVICES
• Facade Consulting • Stone /UHPC consulting• Sample service• Pre-dimensioning of
panel sizes• Budget & schedule estima-
tes• Support with preparation
of tender packages• Mock-up façades
ENGINEERING & DESIGN SERVICES
• Facade engineering • Anchoring technology• Façade technology• Production &
installation planning• Stone and UHPC facade engineering• CAD 3-D modelling• Laboratory testing of
stone and UHPC• Norms & Standards ASTM/ BS/ EN
GLOBAL SOURCING
• Geologist and stone mining experts
• Block extraction • Quarry operations• Quality control in
quarries• Block storage• Block transport
Natural Stone and UHPC facades consist of stone/UHPC panels, insulation and stainless steel anchors. Hand set facade panels are either fastended by single anchors to the superstructure or to a stainless steel or aluminum substrucure. If preassembled stone panels are ei-ther integrated in a unitized curtain wall system, precast stone veneer or strong back system at the factory and erected on site by crane.
Hand Set Facade
Strong Back System
Unitized Curtain Wall
FACADE SYSTEMS
Stone Faced Precast
HAND SET SYSTEM:
Stone / UHPC Panels are handset on site using stainless steel pin and hy-brid anchors which are connected to the concrete superstructure using grouting or welding. Bracket and rail system like from our partner E-Clad allow for fast installation on site.
STRONG BACK SYSTEM:
Stainless steel pin and hybrid anchors are connected to a steel or aluminum substructure which serves as support system for multiple facade panels. The strong back frame is either connected directly to the building superstructure or the glazing support system. Insulation and waterproofing is added behind the frame.
UNITIZED CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM:
Multiple facade panels are integrated at the factory into a curtain wall sys-tem element including glazing and insulation. Kerfs, and hybrid anchors or own vertical horizontal pin anchors are common connections.
PRECAST / UHPC VENEER SYSTEM:
Stone,Terra-cotta panels or brick is insert-ed into the formwork prior to casting the supporting precast backer panel. UHPC Veneer uses the same approach resulting in only 35% of the thickness and weight of regular precast. The entire assembly is directly connected to the building super-structure.
MARKET SEGMENT EXPERTISE
PUBLIC
• Government Buildings • Embassies & Consulates• Museums• Universities & Schools• Historical Buildings
COMMERCIAL
• High Rise Buildings• Corporate Office Buildings• Conference Centers• Hospitality• Retail & Shopping Centers
RESIDENTIAL
• Residential Towers• Apartment Buildings• Private Villas• Multi-family Houses• Student Housing
SPECIALTY
• UHPC Veneer• Dimensional Stone• Pre-stressed Stone• Force/Blast Protection• 3D-Replicas
GLOBAL PRESENCE
HOFMANN FACADES GROUP
Global HeadquartersAnton-Hofmann-Allee 297956 Gamburg, GermanyTel.: +49 9348 4689990 [email protected]
HOFMANN UNITED KINGDOM
Devonshire House1 Mayfair Place, 1st Floor London W1J8AJ, UKTel.: +44 203 205 [email protected]
HOFMANN NORTH AMERICA
One World Trade Center285 Fulton Street, 85th FloorNew York, NY 10007, USATel.: +1 212 634 - [email protected]
HOFMANN ASIA-PACIFIC
The Hong Kong Club Building3A Chater Road, 9th Floor Central, Hong Kong, PRCTel.: +852 3125 [email protected]
UHPC Stone Veneer
BENEFITS OF BUILDING WITH NATURAL OPAQUE MATERIALS
ARCHITECTURAL FREEDOM. Natural stone has been the first choice of master builders since the classic ages. Based on this tradition this timeless material is experiencing a renaissance among contemporary architects. Innovative cutting-edge forms, shapes and sizes previously impossible or unaffordable are now feasible due to innovations in computer aided manufacturing and processing technology.
NATURAL DIVERSITY. Natural stone is a 100% natural material. The earth‘s entire crust is made of it. A enormous diversity of colors and textures goes with it.
BROAD RANGE OF APPLICATIONS. Natural stone can be used for large scale facades as well as dimensional elements such, roofs, structural elements and floors. Post-tensioning can be used to further enhance its bearing capacity.
FLEXIBILITY FOR INTEGRATION IN BUILDING ENVELOPE. Natural stone facades can be hand set using panel anchors, integrated into unitized curtain wall systems or as part of a precast element. Installation and pro-cessing on site is done by certified setters using scaffolding or erectors using cranes.
LONGTERM DURABILITY. Natural stone ages beautifully and even after decades in use still looks good. Other than architectural precast concrete and glass fiber reinforced concrete natural stone will not change its color and surface over time. Natural stone can also be easily cleaned using waterjet or sandblasting.
HIGH LEVEL OF PROTECTION. Natural Stone façade protect a building against bad weather, heavy rain and temperature cycles. It is totally fire resistant and is classified as fire protection class A 1 as non- combustible material. With certain modifications if provides high levels force protection against blast, ballistics, forced entry and impact.
UNPARALLELD SUSTAINABILITY. Natural stone is 100% natural material fabriated without any by-products and is 100% recyclable even in its waste, It has the lowest energy consumption during production of any cladding material. HOFMANN derives all its energy from renewable sources like hydro and solar. Multiple of our projects have received LEED Gold and Platinum ratings from the Green Building Council. The Environ-mental Product Declaration EPD provides detailed figures on the eco- balance of natural stone.
MOST ECONOMIC PRODUCT LIFECYCLE COST. Natural stone is much more economic than glass, metal, con-crete or wood facades that either cost more upfront or will create enormous cost maintaining them.
HIGH ENERGY SAVINGS. Natural stone also helps to dramatically lower the energy a building consumes. As part of the building envelope it cools in the summer and keeps the heat in the winter. A study by thinkstep has recently proven a reduction of 40% of energy consumption compared to a transparent glass façade. Natural Stone has the best carbon footprint of any facade material.
AESTHETIC ECONOMICSUSTAINABLE
Pacific Place HongKong, Architect Thomas Heatherwick, London Celtic Blue Granite, Handset Facade
National Museum Oslo, Architect Jan Kleihues, Berlin Oppdal Quarzite, Unitized Masonry
American Museum of Natural History Gilder Center, New York, Architect Jeanne Gang / Studio Gang, ChicagoMilford Pink Granite, Strongback/ UHPC Stone Veneer
PROJECTS
Koebogen, Duesseldorf, Architect Daniel Libeskind, New York Roman Travertin Limestone, Unitized Curtain Wall
Regents Place, London, Architect Farrells, London Franconian Red Sandstone/ Viking Red Granite, Precast Stone Veneer
PROJECTS
Opera Tower, Frankfurt, Architect Christoph Maekler, Frankfurt Creme Royal Limestone, Unitzed Curtain Wall
Each stone comes from a specific location and quarry. Within the quarry there are beds and ledges that characterize the specific com-position of each material. Depending on the layer in the quarry the color and density may slightly vary. This geological diversity makes each stone panel and façade element a unique, one of a kind piece reflecting the beauty and rich diversity of nature. Other materials are available upon request. Our experienced in-house geologist will be able to offer their guidance.
HOFMANN FACADES’ 60 people in-house engineering department has developed a suite of specialty facade details ranging from propri-etary high performance undercut anchors to calibrated edges for soffits & corners to a variety of UHPC veneer systems.
Hybrid Anchor Calibrated Corner & Soffit Detail
UHPC Stone Veneer UHPC Brick Veneer UHPC Terra-Cotta Veneer
NATURAL STONE PORTFOLIO
FACADE TECHNOLOGY
Limara White ®Limestone
Creme Royal ®Limestone
Forest Grey ®Granite
Creme Sintra ®Limestone
Pierre de Bordeaux ® Limestone
Trosselfels ®Limestone
Dietfurt JuraLimestone
Roman TravertinLimestone
Warthau Light ®Sandstone
Hohenzollernpark ® Sandstone
Forest Yellow ®Granite Warthau YellowSandstone
Indiana LimestoneLimestone
Alpine Grey ® Limestone
Grey MistGranite
Noble GreySandstone
Celtic Blue ®Granite
Royal Blue ®Granite
Cape GreenGranite
Franconian Red ®Sandstone
Viking Red ®Granite
Champagne Brown ®Granite
Nero AssolutoGranite
Swedish Black ®Granite
Portland StoneLimestone
American BlackGranite
Jet Mist BlackGranite
Bethel WhiteGranite