ABI Pumice Factory

Symbiosis of exposed concrete and high-quality system walls

Architects Planfaktur from Montabaur have designed the new headquarters building of precast concrete element manufacturer Andernacher Bimswerk GmbH & Co KG (ABI) as two single-storey, parallel office blocks. Together with the entrance hall, they form a U-shaped structure. The rectangular upper floor, designed as a crossbar, extends across the office wings. The basement is visible from the valley side and lifts the single-storey office buildings and the terrace that lies between them above the terrain like a plinth. The extensive, glazed entrance area directs the visitor's view into the attractive inner courtyard. The facade is designed in exposed concrete, and the minimalist structure demonstrates the efficiency of the precast concrete element manufacturer. The high quality standard is continued by feco-Feederle inside with its feco system wall units and glass walls. Walls clad in oak veneer harmoniously complement the interiors dominated by cool exposed concrete.