Brunner Innovation Factory
The hybrid innovation centre built by HENN for furniture company Brunner in Rheinau has been officially opened. The multifunctional building combines production, assembly, office and catering areas. The modular wooden structure of the hall underlines the project’s stringent requirements when it comes to sustainability, natural aesthetics and recreational quality.
Photography by © HGEsch
A multifunctional and hybrid innovation centre. As the architect and general planner, the special challenge for HENN with the Brunner Innovation Factory was to combine different programs spatially and functionally. In the hybrid innovation centre, development, design, prototyping, production, open workspaces, showrooms and canteen are all brought together under one roof. The interiors were designed in cooperation with design office Ippolito Fleitz. The multifunctional building expands the site of the second-generation family-owned furniture company and reflects Brunner’s ambitious growth goals and fundamental values: functionality, quality and design.
Photography by © HGEsch
Sustainable and intelligent timber construction. The modular wooden structure of the production hall is a special feature of the project. The material underlines the sustainability of the construction and has a decisive influence on the atmosphere and aesthetics of the space. Similar to the craftsmanship and techniques used in furniture production, the beams of the roof struct...