In Bad Homburg, on the grounds where the gear manufacturer PIV once employed 2,000 people, Löw Grundstücksentwicklung & Co. is transforming a 34,000-square-meter site along Justus-von-Liebig-Straße into a modern industrial park. The site will host new facilities for municipal utilities, the Hochtaunus district branch of the German Red Cross and the wig manufacturer Ellen Wille, among others.

The project comprises six distinct planning sections. The majority of the design work for the industrial park has been undertaken by the architectural firm hsp.architekten, while the renovation of Hall 5 was planned by Vliamos und Partner. BS Schwarzbart Ingenieure, a member of the BSR Ingenieure network, was entrusted with the structural design of all planning sections, ensuring stability, safety and functionality throughout.

Wherever feasible, the historical buildings on the site in Bad Homburg are being revitalized to meet modern structural, energy-efficiency and architectural standards. The existing buildings, originally constructed in the late 1950s and 1960s, have undergone prior renovations and expansions over the years. These updated structures are now being complemented by spacious new hall buildings designed to provide ideal conditions for incoming tenants.

Structural excellence

The revitalization process includes equipping existing halls with new facades and roofs and repurposing former training workshops for new uses. Administrative and exhibition buildings have been modernized to meet the demands of contemporary workplaces. A former hardening shop has been repurposed as an energy center for the municipal utilities.

The project also emphasizes sustainability and environmental quality, with plans to plant 100 trees across the site, creating a pleasant and functional environment for users.

In addition to the extensive renovation efforts, three new halls (locations 1–3) have been planned and constructed. These halls are supported by cantilever columns designed to brace the structures and transfer wind loads from the facades into individual foundations. The roof structures of the halls vary depending on specific requirements, employing a combination of materials such as steel, precast concrete elements and glued laminated timber beams.

Throughout the project, BS Schwarzbart Ingenieure has played a key role in addressing the challenges of integrating new uses into the existing structural framework. The planning process was carried out in parallel with ongoing construction activities, allowing for timely evaluation of the existing buildings and quick responses to any arising structural requirements.

The combination of structural expertise, innovative design and the collaborative strength of the network BS Schwarzbart Ingenieure is part of, ensures that the industrial park will meet the needs of its new tenants while respecting the historical and architectural heritage of the site.

Strong partnerships

As part of the BSR Ingenieure network, BS Schwarzbart Ingenieure collaborates with other renowned engineering firms, including BPR Dr. Schäpertöns Consult, SRP Schneider Ingenieur-Consult and its subsidiaries SRP Albanian Engineering, SRP Engineer Consulting Mongolia and K+S Ingenieur-Consult.

Other affiliated firms include Dünser.Aigner.Kollegen Ingenieurplanungsgruppe, BPR BIM Factory and SB Schultz-Brauns Planung and Enwacon. Collectively, the network employs approximately 500 professionals across over 30 locations in Germany, Albania and Mongolia, delivering expertise in planning buildings, transportation, energy, water and the environment.

BS Schwarzbart Ingenieure specializes in structural engineering and preventive fire protection (for example, fire protection concepts) across diverse sectors, including senior living facilities, medical centers, commercial properties, hotels, industrial facilities, data centers, municipal buildings, places of worship and residential developments.

The firm also excels in renovation projects, expansions and conversions, with a strong focus on specialized services.