Contractor
Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft

Scope of Project Processing
power supply systems
lighting systems, including facade art
communication and information technology systems
lightning protection and grounding systems
electro-technical systems
photo voltaic systems
safety technology

Processing Time
2001

Our Services
Planning
invitation to tender
site supervision

Starting Situation
The office building, originally erected in the 1970s, was no longer conform with current standards for
economy and ecology. Instead of tearing the building down and rebuilding anew, the "Münchener Rück"
company decided to have the building completely refurbished. The core of the building was to remain
(fundament, supports, beams and ceilings).

Result
The new "Süd1" building which emerged sets new trends with regards to space economy, ac-commodations,
aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency. It is recognized as being one of the ten most economic efficient
office buildings in Germany.
The main emphasis in the OvM planning was placed on the requirements for lighting installations and com-
munication technology and on the conversion of energy (photo voltaic systems) and the furnishing of elevator
systems. The photo voltaic system supplies the light installation, designed by a Danish artist, - light fibers
in glass elements on the building front - with electric energy.

Facts and Figures

gross floor area approximately 20.700 m²
41,5 kW-Photo voltaic system, designed for 40.000 kWh/a
lowering of energy consumption costs to a fourth of what it was in the old building
total construction costs 44 Mio €