Rieder
Rieder specializes in the production of cost-effective and sustainable facade solutions made from glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC). Inspired by customer requirements, the company pushes the boundaries of concrete as a material beyond its protective function.
Wolfgang Rieder’s vision was to create a lightweight yet highly durable facade panel made of glass fiber reinforced concrete that can withstand weather and environmental influences while being both sustainable and aesthetically appealing – offering a long-lasting, low-maintenance and resource-efficient solution for innovative facade architecture. The elements, at just 13 mm in thickness and available in various colors, surface finishes and shapes, open up a wide range of possibilities for designing customized building envelopes.
The product range extends from large-format panels to narrow slats and even three-dimensional formed elements for ventilated rainscreen facade systems. The main driver of continuous development is the commitment to creating more than just sustainable concrete facades, but also making an active contribution to the ecological transformation of the construction industry through innovative facade technology, durable materials and sustainable building products for forward-looking architecture.
- Website
- www.rieder.cc
- Address
- Glemmerstraße 21 Maishofen 5751 Austria
- Phone
- +43 6542 690 844
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3D GFRC facade showcase: PREVIER
The facade of PREVIER in Hamburg’s HafenCity is defined by three-dimensional formparts and large-format glassfibre reinforced concrete panels by Rieder. In six warm shades of red, they create a weather-resistant, monolithic-looking building envelope designed specifically for the demanding conditions of the Port of Hamburg. Wind, rain and salty air place high demands on the material. Rieder’s GFRC elements provide a durable, robust and lightweight solution. Around 17,000 m² of custom-made formparts and panels form a precisely coordinated facade that combines protection with architectural expression. The facade system integrates flat surfaces with sculptural 3D profiles. Vertical and horizontal elements generate depth, rhythm and subtle shadowing. Different surface treatments enhance the effect: lightly sandblasted finishes create visual depth and a refined tactile quality. Despite this variation, the colour appearance remains consistent, reinforcing the building’s monolithic character. The graduated red tones reference Hamburg’s brick heritage and reinterpret it in a contemporary architectural language. The result is a distinctive yet restrained building form that marks the gateway to HafenCity. Construction efficiency was equally important: the lightweight GFRC components enable efficient installation on the over 60-metre-high tower. Due to the dense urban context, elements were installed top-down using crane logistics. This delivers a durable, low-maintenance and precisely engineered facade solution that combines design flexibility, protective performance and construction efficiency within an integrated system.
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