The Ship Cologne,ย Germany

A fully digital office thatโ€™s part of the energy transition

THE SHIP
About

The Ship sets sail for a new way of working with high-end technology and sustainable DNA

The Ship is a unique working environment offering maximum freedom for its inhabitants and endless ways to minimize energy consumption. Consisting of flexible workspaces, meeting rooms, lounge areas and a terrace, The Ship was built in accordance with the Gold Standard regulations set out by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB). As one of Germanyโ€™s most digitized buildings, it provides rapid access for users thanks to a smart building management system.

  • Address: VitalisstraรŸe 67, 50827 Cologne, Germany

  • Completion: 2020

  • Building owner: FOND OF GmbH, Kรถln

  • Architects: Mรผller Architecture, Schneider-Sedlaczek

  • Partners involved: TGA & Digitalisierung: Drees & Sommer

  • General contractor: Zechbau

  • Official website

Pictures: Copyright: FOND OF GmbH

Challenges

How our access solutions can contribute to sustainability?

  • Integrated access solutions made with modern technology with low energy consumption as part of a sustainable construction strategy

  • Smart, secure access solutions

  • State-of-the-art, barrier-free access solutions in operation when needed

  • Escape route security systems

  • High-tech access component connectivity, e.g. integration into the building management system (BMS)

THE SHIP Lounge Restaurant
โ€œThe dormakaba systems for barrier-free access and safe escape routes are a key component of our fully digitalized office building.โ€
Dr. Oliver  Steinki

Dr. Oliver Steinki

founder of The Ship

Details

Smart and secure access solutions

  • Building access is controlled via the app.

  • Barrier-free access is available for 150 stairwell, hallway and office doors, with door closer systems provided by dormakaba (some with automatic drives).

  • These doors are equipped with self-locking motor locks to satisfy technical insurance requirements at all times.

  • Escape door terminals are installed next to emergency exit doors for rapid door release in case of emergency.

  • Two entrance doors fitted with the new ES 400 Proline sliding door operator (plus sensor housing) ensure smart access to the building.

  • Environmental product declarations enable an approximate estimate of the carbon footprint.

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