Wagner Design Lab: a Superlative Display Window

A Superlative Display Window Titus Bernhard architects in cooperation with architect Andreas Weissenbach realised an exhibition room and think tank with highest design and constructional requirements for WAGNER Living. A black box, 60m long, 12m wide and 4m high, apparently floating above the residential building of the founder in LA, the largest insulating glass panes so far have been installed here: 4 elements being 20 by 3m each, frameless triple glazing, 60m2 and almost 8 tons per glass pane, world record with an entry into the Guinness Book of Records. In this case LA is not meant to be Los Angeles but Langenneufnach northwest of Augsburg, in the countryside, where the headquarters is situated since the foundation of the family business Wagner/Topstar. In many respects this building has been a challenge for planners and companies involved: ranging from the production of the glass panes with a custom-made oven being imported from Asia, followed by the logistics of transport to the installation on site. The design of the architects and engineers had to ensure that the large glass panes could be installed flawlessly into the steel structure at an airy height while at the same time meeting all conceivable load cases and with all the certifications, permits and warranties customary in Germany as well as architects' liability. In addition, utterly concentration on the essentials, radical minimalism in construction, material, and surfaces. Ideas and concepts of the futures most modern, ergonomic, and sustainable chair systems will be created in these rooms. It is a think tank and showroom at the same time, a synonym for insight and foresight, harmony with nature and certainly a highlight of contemporary commercial architecture.