ATRIUM BLUMER LEHMANN HEADQUARTERS »STAMMHAUS«

The new headquarters of the Swiss timber construction company Blumer Lehmann exemplifies contemporary timber architecture. At its core, a sculptural atrium with a freeform stair – designed by the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) at the University of Stuttgart – unfolds through the precise arrangement and intersection of curved cross-laminated timber elements. These elements integrate a spiraling staircase, mediate between the building’s levels, frame views, define alcoves, and generate a distinct spatial character. The project synthesizes computational design methods, digital fabrication, and expert craftsmanship into an architectural expression that makes the pioneering potential of timber construction spatially tangible. The overall building, which houses 180 office workspaces, a conference hall, and a cafeteria, was designed by K&L Architekten, St. Gallen.

For a detailed description and more images please view:

https://www.icd.uni-stuttgart.de/projects/atrium/

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PROJECT TEAM

Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD)
Prof. Achim Menges, Martin Alvarez, Laura Kiesewetter, David Stieler, Dr. Dylan Wood, with support of: Edgar Schefer, Lena Strobel, Alina Turean

Blumer Lehmann AG
Katharina Lehmann, Martin Looser, David Riggenbach, Ursula Frick, Bertie Hipkin, Benedikt Schneider

K&L Architekten AG
Thomas Lehmann, Johanna Deinet

SJB Kempter Fitze AG (Engineers)
Stefan Rick