A family-owned company, took on the challenge of placing furniture design in a successful architctural setting with a coordinated lighting concept. Today, the new company headquarters are on a site that used to be occupied by an old farmhouse.
Love of detail
The name of the Hesselschwerdt company in Stuttgart is linked to the tradition of home furnishings. But now, the company also sells furniture classics and contemporary designer furniture as well as fixtures and furnishings for interior and exhibition design and, in future, would like to provide premises for celebrations and exhibitions. The old headquarters of the company was unable to do this.
For the new location, the family chose a piece of land on the outskirts of Stuttgart which was easy to reach by car and public transport. The existing building, an old farmhouse with stalls and a barn, was not suitable for the envisaged use and was therefore torn down. But the owners restored some elements such as beams, brickwork and old doors with the intention of integrating them later in the new building. The result is an ensemble composed of three structures, which differ from each other in terms of function, shape and design. The house has a simple plaster facade whereas the furniture store, with its ceiling-to-floor windows and natural wood facade made of Siberian larch, is an unusual eye-catching element in the conventionally built surroundings. The two stuctures are complemented by a brickwork tower that, if necessary, can be used as additional showroom space. All three buildings are connected to each other by passages, some of which are underground.
A family-owned company, took on the challenge of placing furniture design in a successful architctural setting with a coordinated lighting concept. Today, the new company headquarters are on a site that used to be occupied by an old farmhouse.
Love of detail
The name of the Hesselschwerdt company in Stuttgart is linked to the tradition of home furnishings. But now, the company also sells furniture classics and contemporary designer furniture as well as fixtures and furnishings for interior and exhibition design and, in future, would like to provide premises for celebrations and exhibitions. The old headquarters of the company was unable to do this.
For the new location, the family chose a piece of land on the outskirts of Stuttgart which was easy to reach by car and public transport. The existing building, an old farmhouse with stalls and a barn, was not suitable for the envisaged use and was therefore torn down. But the owners restored some elements such as beams, brickwork and old doors with the intention of integrating them later in the new building. The result is an ensemble composed of three structures, which differ from each other in terms of function, shape and design. The house has a simple plaster facade whereas the furniture store, with its ceiling-to-floor windows and natural wood facade made of Siberian larch, is an unusual eye-catching element in the conventionally built surroundings. The two stuctures are complemented by a brickwork tower that, if necessary, can be used as additional showroom space. All three buildings are connected to each other by passages, some of which are underground.
A project with a past and a future
The result has made all the effort worthwhile. After a three-year construction phase with innumerable struggles with the local authorities and changes to the design, the overall project of the Hesselschwerdt company is well worth seeing. It bears the signature of its owner and skillfully intimates the use to which the site was once put.
The arrangement of the buildings is based on the alignment of the previous building structures. An old shed, at the rear of the site, is a relic that serves as a reminder of what the building used to be used for. In the showrooms, the reused parts of the old farmhouse communicate with the new architecture and the client’s love for detail is very apparent. All the walls have been treated using different techniques; doors from old farmhouses in the surrounding area have been restored and re-used. For the sales area, the client designed large work tables made, as well as a cupboard made of walnut for materials. The combination of multi-faceted design elements reveals the trained eye of the designer and, at the same time, serves to inspire the customers.
High lighting and equipment standards
The overall concept is supported by a complex system for guiding artificial light and daylight. Large ceiling-to-floor windows allow an open view of the items on display and allow the daylight to penetrate far into the interior. They support first contact with the customer and outwardly reveal the interior function of the building. In addition, the exhibition areas appear to be more spacious. Whereas the ceiling spotlights are only used to a limited extent during the day, they illuminate the display windows and presentation areas at night. Large VELUX roof windows allow additional daylight to reach the lower floors via a gallery, thus enhancing the quality of the showrooms and working areas. The overall lighting and equipment is controlled by an easy-to-use BUS system.
A family-owned company, took on the challenge of placing furniture design in a successful architctural setting with a coordinated lighting concept. Today, the new company headquarters are on a site that used to be occupied by an old farmhouse.
Love of detail
The name of the Hesselschwerdt company in Stuttgart is linked to the tradition of home furnishings. But now, the company also sells furniture classics and contemporary designer furniture as well as fixtures and furnishings for interior and exhibition design and, in future, would like to provide premises for celebrations and exhibitions. The old headquarters of the company was unable to do this.
For the new location, the family chose a piece of land on the outskirts of Stuttgart which was easy to reach by car and public transport. The existing building, an old farmhouse with stalls and a barn, was not suitable for the envisaged use and was therefore torn down. But the owners restored some elements such as beams, brickwork and old doors with the intention of integrating them later in the new building. The result is an ensemble composed of three structures, which differ from each other in terms of function, shape and design. The house has a simple plaster facade whereas the furniture store, with its ceiling-to-floor windows and natural wood facade made of Siberian larch, is an unusual eye-catching element in the conventionally built surroundings. The two stuctures are complemented by a brickwork tower that, if necessary, can be used as additional showroom space. All three buildings are connected to each other by passages, some of which are underground.
A family-owned company, took on the challenge of placing furniture design in a successful architctural setting with a coordinated lighting concept. Today, the new company headquarters are on a site that used to be occupied by an old farmhouse.
Love of detail
The name of the Hesselschwerdt company in Stuttgart is linked to the tradition of home furnishings. But now, the company also sells furniture classics and contemporary designer furniture as well as fixtures and furnishings for interior and exhibition design and, in future, would like to provide premises for celebrations and exhibitions. The old headquarters of the company was unable to do this.
For the new location, the family chose a piece of land on the outskirts of Stuttgart which was easy to reach by car and public transport. The existing building, an old farmhouse with stalls and a barn, was not suitable for the envisaged use and was therefore torn down. But the owners restored some elements such as beams, brickwork and old doors with the intention of integrating them later in the new building. The result is an ensemble composed of three structures, which differ from each other in terms of function, shape and design. The house has a simple plaster facade whereas the furniture store, with its ceiling-to-floor windows and natural wood facade made of Siberian larch, is an unusual eye-catching element in the conventionally built surroundings. The two stuctures are complemented by a brickwork tower that, if necessary, can be used as additional showroom space. All three buildings are connected to each other by passages, some of which are underground.
A project with a past and a future
The result has made all the effort worthwhile. After a three-year construction phase with innumerable struggles with the local authorities and changes to the design, the overall project of the Hesselschwerdt company is well worth seeing. It bears the signature of its owner and skillfully intimates the use to which the site was once put.
The arrangement of the buildings is based on the alignment of the previous building structures. An old shed, at the rear of the site, is a relic that serves as a reminder of what the building used to be used for. In the showrooms, the reused parts of the old farmhouse communicate with the new architecture and the client’s love for detail is very apparent. All the walls have been treated using different techniques; doors from old farmhouses in the surrounding area have been restored and re-used. For the sales area, the client designed large work tables made, as well as a cupboard made of walnut for materials. The combination of multi-faceted design elements reveals the trained eye of the designer and, at the same time, serves to inspire the customers.
High lighting and equipment standards
The overall concept is supported by a complex system for guiding artificial light and daylight. Large ceiling-to-floor windows allow an open view of the items on display and allow the daylight to penetrate far into the interior. They support first contact with the customer and outwardly reveal the interior function of the building. In addition, the exhibition areas appear to be more spacious. Whereas the ceiling spotlights are only used to a limited extent during the day, they illuminate the display windows and presentation areas at night. Large VELUX roof windows allow additional daylight to reach the lower floors via a gallery, thus enhancing the quality of the showrooms and working areas. The overall lighting and equipment is controlled by an easy-to-use BUS system.
A family-owned company, took on the challenge of placing furniture design in a successful architctural setting with a coordinated lighting concept. Today, the new company headquarters are on a site that used to be occupied by an old farmhouse.
Love of detail
The name of the Hesselschwerdt company in Stuttgart is linked to the tradition of home furnishings. But now, the company also sells furniture classics and contemporary designer furniture as well as fixtures and furnishings for interior and exhibition design and, in future, would like to provide premises for celebrations and exhibitions. The old headquarters of the company was unable to do this.
For the new location, the family chose a piece of land on the outskirts of Stuttgart which was easy to reach by car and public transport. The existing building, an old farmhouse with stalls and a barn, was not suitable for the envisaged use and was therefore torn down. But the owners restored some elements such as beams, brickwork and old doors with the intention of integrating them later in the new building. The result is an ensemble composed of three structures, which differ from each other in terms of function, shape and design. The house has a simple plaster facade whereas the furniture store, with its ceiling-to-floor windows and natural wood facade made of Siberian larch, is an unusual eye-catching element in the conventionally built surroundings. The two stuctures are complemented by a brickwork tower that, if necessary, can be used as additional showroom space. All three buildings are connected to each other by passages, some of which are underground.
A family-owned company, took on the challenge of placing furniture design in a successful architctural setting with a coordinated lighting concept. Today, the new company headquarters are on a site that used to be occupied by an old farmhouse.
Love of detail
The name of the Hesselschwerdt company in Stuttgart is linked to the tradition of home furnishings. But now, the company also sells furniture classics and contemporary designer furniture as well as fixtures and furnishings for interior and exhibition design and, in future, would like to provide premises for celebrations and exhibitions. The old headquarters of the company was unable to do this.
For the new location, the family chose a piece of land on the outskirts of Stuttgart which was easy to reach by car and public transport. The existing building, an old farmhouse with stalls and a barn, was not suitable for the envisaged use and was therefore torn down. But the owners restored some elements such as beams, brickwork and old doors with the intention of integrating them later in the new building. The result is an ensemble composed of three structures, which differ from each other in terms of function, shape and design. The house has a simple plaster facade whereas the furniture store, with its ceiling-to-floor windows and natural wood facade made of Siberian larch, is an unusual eye-catching element in the conventionally built surroundings. The two stuctures are complemented by a brickwork tower that, if necessary, can be used as additional showroom space. All three buildings are connected to each other by passages, some of which are underground.
The arrangement of the buildings is based on the alignment of the previous building structures. An old shed, at the rear of the site, is a relic that serves as a reminder of what the building used to be used for. In the showrooms, the reused parts of the old farmhouse communicate with the new architecture and the client’s love for detail is very apparent. All the walls have been treated using different techniques; doors from old farmhouses in the surrounding area have been restored and re-used. For the sales area, the client designed large work tables made, as well as a cupboard made of walnut for materials. The combination of multi-faceted design elements reveals the trained eye of the designer and, at the same time, serves to inspire the customers.
High lighting and equipment standards
The overall concept is supported by a complex system for guiding artificial light and daylight. Large ceiling-to-floor windows allow an open view of the items on display and allow the daylight to penetrate far into the interior. They support first contact with the customer and outwardly reveal the interior function of the building. In addition, the exhibition areas appear to be more spacious. Whereas the ceiling spotlights are only used to a limited extent during the day, they illuminate the display windows and presentation areas at night. Large VELUX roof windows allow additional daylight to reach the lower floors via a gallery, thus enhancing the quality of the showrooms and working areas. The overall lighting and equipment is controlled by an easy-to-use BUS system.
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