Metal-effect façade for the Carl Benz Vocational School

The Carl Benz School in Gaggenau (Germany) is a vocational school specialising in metalworking, automotive technology and mechatronics. It offers a wide range of courses, from vocational preparation programmes to technical college-level courses. Innovative learning and exciting project work are given high priority. In 2022/2023, the school underwent extensive refurbishment and was fitted with modern façade cladding – naturally with a metallic finish.

An attractive location in the heart of the Murg Valley, sustainable educational approaches and excellent technical facilities all make the Carl-Benz School in Gaggenau an excellent choice. As part of its refurbishment, both the classrooms and the entrance area were modernised, and significant steps were taken towards greater sustainability. The building envelope, for example, was insulated and a solar panel system installed. This reduced heating energy requirements by more than 40 per cent.

Products used:

Rockpanel Stones Mineral Rust and Rockpanel Metals Elemental Steel, 8 mm.

In order to create a sustainable façade using recyclable materials with a high-quality design, the district of Rastatt opted for Rockpanel panels, following a recommendation from the architectural firm Luft GmbH. The Mineral Rust and Steel designs from the Stones and Elemental Metals ranges were selected. A total of around 3,300 m²of 8 mm-thick Rockpanel panels were installed. The panels from the Rockpanel Metals range give the façade a unique, distinctive yet timeless look.

The lightweight panels, combined with the fact that the cut edges do not need to be sealed, made installation easier. Thanks to the high-quality, water-based paints used to apply five coats to the façade panels, they are UV-resistant and colourfast. The standard ‘ProtectPlus’ additional coating in the Stones design range enhances the façade’s self-cleaning properties. Rain or water combined with mild cleaning agents simply wash away any dirt. Even graffiti can be removed.

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Rockpanel façade cladding is an excellent choice when sustainability, ease of installation, non-combustibility and durability are all equally important. The robustness of the panels ensures a long service life. Should the façade cladding ever need to be replaced, dismantled Rockpanel panels can be recycled into new, high-quality rock wool products. To this end, the material is sent for recycling via the Rockcycle take-back service.

Rockpanel façade panels are classified as particularly sustainable thanks, amongst other things, to the natural raw material from which they are made, the modern manufacturing process, their longevity and the possibility of returning them to the building materials cycle. They are Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver.

Case Study, Carl Benz Schule, DE, Rockpanel Stones Mineral Rust und Rockpanel Metals.

Project information:

Project: Carl Benz School, Germany
Location: Gaggenau
Building type: Educational building
Project type: Refurbishment
Scope of application: Facade cladding
Products used: Rockpanel Stones Mineral Rust and Rockpanel Metals Elemental Steel, 8 mm
Fixing method: Rivets
Substructure: Aluminium
Completion: August 2023
Client: Rastatt District
Architect: Luft GmbH Architects and Engineers, Gaggenau
Facade contractor: Komtec Fassaden GmbH, Gemmerich

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Used products:

Rockpanel Stones

Since visionary architecture has always disregarded limitations – why not challenge nature itself? With Rockpanel Stones, gravity appears to have been outsmarted. Let yourself be inspired by the astonishing characteristics of this natural material and incorporate the impressive versatility of Rockpanel Stones in your creative planning.

Rockpanel Metals

The age of the industrial revolution is long gone, but the style still remains. More popular than ever, even residential buildings are opting for this hard working industrial look. Give your building extra shine and lustre with the contemporary and industrial finish of Rockpanel Metals.