Window and Door Technology Realising visions with Roto Ericus-Contor – Hamburg, Germany All challenges mastered With know-how and technology from Roto Project Ericus-Contor at the Ericusspitze Production site HafenCity Hamburg, Brooktorkai Architect Henning Larsen Architects, Copenhagen, Denmark Höhler + Partner, Hamburg Builders Robert Vogel, Hamburg Height 11 floors Gross floor space approx. 21,000 m2 office space Start of planning 2007 Start of construction 2008 A new landmark with edges and corners The Ericus-Contor excels with form Completion and function, combining highest 2011 Hamburg has two new architectural functionality with distinctive, trend- highlights on the Ericusspitze, the setting design. Systems and profiles intersection of the City and Hafen- Wicona, City: The Spiegel-Haus, one of the Hydro Building Systems GmbH most impressive media headquar- Truly unique: an irregular trapezoi- ters in Europe, and the Ericus-Con- dal ground plan with extraordinary Hardware technology tor, a modern office building pro- corner shapes and a characteristic Roto Frank AG duced with know-how and recess in the facade, which is re- hardware technology by Roto. ferred to as the “hole-window to the atrium”. 2 The building shell – Perfect adjustment much more than a facade for optimal function The exterior shell of a building has Wicstar D 130 – designed by The Roto hardware Wicstar D 130/ to fulfil many different criteria: Roto specifically for the Wicline DK 130 was designed in close co- aesthetics, safety, functionality and 77 system. Designed for sash operation with Wicona and was energy-efficiency. All this has been weights up to 130kg, perfect for purpose-made for the profile sys- achieved with a fully modular dou- narrow, high windows. tem used in the Ericus-Contor. Pre- ble facade on the upper floors and cise adjustment and robust technol- a mullion/transom curtain walling They consist of a room-high turn- ogy guarantee long-lasting, reliable design for the base level. only sash with a cleaning and performance. With components maintenance function, a parapet fine-tuned to the Wicona system Meeting these complex require- and a tilt&turn sash. Custom-made, groove and the use of lever-operat- ments has only been possible with high-quality hardware technology ed espagnolettes, processing time specially designed object-specific by Roto is used: and costs could be reduced to a components. Very tight deadlines minimum. This means time and added to the challenge. Wicstar DK 130 – the system- cost benefit for installation specific tilt&turn solution by Roto All these challenges have been met is custom-made for the Wicline Roto has made an important contri- reliably and solved with aluminium 77 system by Wicona. bution to the successful realisation profile systems by Wicona, as well of the Ericus-Contor building proj- as competent support and custom- ect. made hardware by Roto. Roto hardware technology: just as individual as the system The 900 facade elements used in the building consist of Wicline 77 aluminium profiles. Special ele- ments built into corners are used to open up the facade. Impact proof double insulated glazing made of 20 mm laminated safety glass means high sash weights and therefore require solid, system- specific hardware: 3 Roto Frank AG Window and Door Technology Wilhelm-Frank-Platz 1 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen Germany Telephone +49 711 7598 0 Telefax +49 711 7598 253 [email protected] www.roto-frank.com Roto is a registered trademark 2014 Roto2014 Frank AG ® Dated: November Subject 2014. to change. BRO_115_EN_v1 © From a single source: Optimum hardware systems to meet all challenges: Roto Tilt&Turn | The Tilt&Turn hardware system for windows and balcony doors Roto Sliding | Hardware systems for large sliding windows and doors Roto Door | Matching hardware technology “everything about doors” Roto Equipment | Additional technology for windows and doors.