Energy efficiency upgrade for the Frankfurt Messeturm

Category: Office buildings | Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Products used: BEKOTEC-THERM and DITRA

Comfortable floor heating system for the lobby of a Frankfurt landmark

During the renovation of the lobby in the striking Messeturm in Frankfurt, also known as the "Jahn Tower", the Schlüter-BEKOTEC-THERM floor heating system was installed on an area of around 1,100 square metres – without interrupting business operations. The area on which the thin-layer system was to be set up was divided into four sections that were completed within a few days.

Note: This project is intended as an architectural reference. The content does not include any general statements on the environmental impact of the products used.

External view of the Messeturm Frankfurt am Main.

More than just an office building: The Messeturm symbolises the dynamic success of Frankfurt as a banking and industry centre.

Interior of the Messeturm furnished with BEKOTEC studded panels and heating pipes

During the renovation, the Schlüter-BEKOTEC-THERM floor heating system was installed. The low assembly height of the product was particularly important, because there wasn't much space available.

260 square metres of the BEKOTEC-THERM floor heating system were installed in a single day.

Interior of the Messeturm Frankfurt with natural stone coverings laid on the bonded uncoupling

Thanks to the DITRA bonded uncoupling, large-format natural stone coverings could be laid, which is particularly visually appealing.

Interior of the Messeturm Frankfurt furnished with natural stone coverings and parquet flooring

Natural stone coverings meet parquet flooring: The largely joint-free surface is impressive both technically and visually.

Revitalised interior of the Messeturm Frankfurt

There is always a lot of public traffic in the lobby of the Messeturm Frankfurt. All the guests can enjoy the elegant atmosphere.

Renovated interior of the Messeturm Frankfurt with a composite of natural stone coverings and parquet flooring

The lobby, fully renovated with natural stone coverings and parquet flooring, invites guests to linger and has become a real eye-catcher.

Interior of the business restaurant in the basement of the Messeturm

Also the business restaurant in the basement of the Messeturm is fitted with BEKOTEC-THERM.

The radiant panel heating system supports the requirements of the energy-efficiency renovation concept and provides planners with complete freedom of choice when selecting the floor covering.

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Contractors took advantage of the system's many benefits. "The shallow assembly height of the product was particularly important since there was little space to install the heating system, screed and the desired ceramic tiles." explained Steffen Hein, Managing Director of HG-Fußbodensysteme. Beyond that, BEKOTEC-THERM can reduce construction time by a number of weeks – an unbeatable advantage in a project such as the Messeturm. In combination with the system's DITRA bonded uncoupling mat, installers created a consistent, largely joint-free surface covering with large-format natural stone coverings and adjacent parquet. The new assembly offers modern technology with visual appeal. In addition, a study by the Institute for Building Systems Engineering (ITG) Dresden shows that, compared to conventional floor heating systems, the system can achieve energy savings of up to 9.5 per cent.

With a fully renovated lobby area and the "M Tower" business restaurant on the ground level, also upgraded with BEKOTEC-THERM, the Messeturm is again ready to welcome its visitors in elegant, cosmopolitan style.

The product highlights of this reference:

Few floor heating systems are as versatile, energy-efficient and durable as the Schlüter-BEKOTEC-THERM ceramic thermal comfort floor.

Cross-section through the floor construction of a kitchen with tiles and DITRA mat

When it comes to waterproofing, uncoupling, vapour pressure equalisation, load transfer, heat distribution: the DITRA mat is unparalleled under tiles.