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Student Residence UDQ, Hamburg
On six floors, 100 metres in length and made of solid wood, 371 student flats are strung out in the district of Wilhelmsburg in Hamburg. This makes "UDQ" the biggest timber student residence in Europe and the tallest timber building in Hamburg.
Read case studyBerlin-Cottbus line
Deutsche Bahn (DB) upgraded the heavily-used railway line between Berlin and Cottbus, which lies in the state of Brandenburg. Following the southerly section of the Berlin-Cottbus line, the middle section of the route was also upgraded to allow trains to run on it at higher speeds.
Read case studyLondon Underground
The track of the London Underground District Line was completely renovated between the stations Paddington and High Street Kensington in the city centre. Around 208 million passengers use this line every year.
Read case studyPermanent Sound and Vibration Protection for Vienna's Musikverein Concert Hall
The acoustics in the Vienna Musikverein's "Goldener Saal" hall are among the best in the world. In 2002, an underground tunnel was built just four metres from the building. To minimize the disturbance to the listening experience of visitors in the Musikverein, the decision was made to use a mass-spring system (MSS) with discrete Sylodyn® bearings from Getzner when the underground line was built.
Read case studyFloating floors for rolling stock in Hitachi high speed trains
The British Department of Transport is investing in new high-speed trains as part of its ‘InterCity Express Programme (IEP)’ railway investment plan. A high level of travelling comfort was a priority here. Elastic floating floors for rolling stock from Getzner provided the solution.
Read case studyThirty years of vibration protection for the Philharmonic Hall at the Gasteig
The “Am Gasteig” cultural centre in Munich is directly adjacent to the central tunnel of the Munich urban railway system: the centre is also home to the philharmonic hall and the city library. The railway line – a standard ballasted track with timber sleepers – ranks as one of the busiest light rail lines in Germany.
Read case studyHydroelectric power plants in Kempten
Getzner was responsible for implementing the vibration isolation solution during extensive renovation of the Keselstraße and Füssener Straße run-of-the-river power stations that face one another on the Iller in Kempten.
Read case studyDrachen-Center, Basle
An exclusive, five-storey block of apartments with an underground car park was constructed in the heart of Basle’s banking centre. The requirements that have to be met concerning structure-borne sound reduction are particularly high for living areas: there are set sound and vibration values for both day and night which must not be exceeded.
Read case studySolid timber apartment building by Meickl, St. Johann
The timber construction and carpentry company Raimund Meickl constructed a modern apartment building with solid wooden panels to passive building standards. A top-quality indoor environment requires effective protection from airborne and impact noise. Sound control within the building is just as essential as sound insulation against noise from outside. The construction company contacted Getzner, a specialist in vibration protection, for help in minimising sound transmission.
Read case studyBearing of Swimming Pools at the Villa Aurea, Lochau
The "Villa Aurea" is a construction project that combines three luxury apartments in a single terraced complex. The developer has placed exacting demands on peace and well-being. Sitting on the slopes of the Pfänder mountain overlooking Lake Constance, the Villa Aurea offers panoramic views of the lake and the area where the three countries of Austria, Switzerland and Germany meet.
Read case studyEuropaallee - a new city quarter in the middle of Zurich
Europaallee in Zurich is a prime example of high-quality, sustainable urban development under the ownership of SBB Immobilien, Zurich. A diverse mix of shops, restaurants, offices, educational facilities, a hotel, a cinema and over 400 apartments have been created on a total area of over 78,000 sqm. A new, lively district on the site between Sihlpost and Langstrasse, which remained unused for decades, also due to its immediate proximity to the main railway station. Today, the central location and excellent transport connections are an absolute advantage, also because Getzner's integrated vibration protection can guarantee a high quality of living and working.
Read case studyNorthern approach route to the Brenner Base Tunnel
The Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT) is a joint Austrian-Italian project for the construction of a rail tunnel to transport passenger and freight traffic through the Brenner massif. It crosses beneath the Tyrolean Alps along the Innsbruck (A) – Bolzano (I) axis and forms part of the Berlin-Palermo high-speed rail line - a link stretching over 2,200 kilometres in total. At 55 kilometres in length, it is the second-longest railway tunnel in the world after the Gotthard Base Tunnel.
Read case studyFoundation isolation of the Steigs power station, Mels
Since mid-2014, the Steigs hydroelectric power station in Mels has been supplying enough hydroelectric power to satisfy the annual needs of 3500 homes. The construction of the new underground power station building posed particular challenges to the owner, as hydroelectric power plants generate vibrations and subsequently sound radiation.
Read case studyRettenbach power station in Sölden
For sustainable energy production, Wasserkraft Sölden Gen.m.b.H has built a hydroelectric power station. The system uses the power of the Rettenbach, which flows through the municipality directly alongside the primary and secondary school, and also harnesses power from the Zwieselbach.
Read case studyRhaetian Railway
The Rhaetian Railway – granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008 – is a masterpiece of construction technology and the art of the railway engineer. In Samedan in the canton of Graubünden, four of the Rhaetian Railway lines come together to form the hub of rail network in Oberengadin. To remove the Sper l'En level-crossing in Samedan and separate the roadway and railway, the local authorities arranged to lower the track by up to five metres.
Read case studyElasticity for the slab track in the Gotthard Base Tunnel
At 57 kilometres in length, the Gotthard Base Tunnel is the longest rail tunnel in the world. It links the Swiss communities of Erstfeld and Bodio. The tunnel forms part of the New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA), which is at present the largest construction project in Switzerland.
Read case studyRenovation of Hotel Alte Post, Arzl
In renovating the Hotel Alte Post in Arzl, Tyrol, Getzner was tasked with installing impact noise insulation for heavily-used floors. As part of the renovation work, an extension for the supermarket MPREIS was also constructed at the front of the building.
Read case studyThe Rushmore Building – Riverside Boulevard NYC
The Rushmore Building in Manhattan is a 130-metre high building with 41 floors close to Times Square in New York. With this project, the challenge lay in constructing the two-towered building complex above the rail tunnel used by New York's AMTRAK line.
Read case studyGinza Kabukiza Theater, Tokyo
Spring 2013 saw the renovation of Tokyo's Kabukiza Theatre completed. «Kabuki» is the name given to the traditional type of Japanese theatre enjoyed by the middle classes. One of the most famous examples is the Kabukiza Theatre in Tokyo. During the most recent renovation of the Kabukiza, three height-adjustable stages of varying sizes were constructed, along with a further even larger height-adjustable stage and a new revolving stage.
Read case studyVibration Protection for Red Bull Music Academy, Tokyo
A cluster of music studios in a high-rise building in the middle of a residential area, what could be worse? Getzner delivered the vibration isolation solution that enabled the musicians in the Red Bull premises to do what they had to do without disturbing their neighbours.
Read case studyToranomon Hills Tower, Tokyo
In the centre of Tokyo, on a site covering a total area of about 6,000 square metres, a prestigious multi-function area was built. The centrepiece of this development is the Toranomon Hills Tower, a tower block around 247 m in height with 52 floors, which is set to become the tallest building in Tokyo. To enable this impressive skyscraper to be built to the required usage standards, a solution had to be found for the vibrations produced by the urban motorway, which runs through a tunnel for some 200 metres.
Read case studyHeliport Hospital Interlaken
As part of the expansion of Interlaken Hospital, a heliport has been built on the roof of the new wing. Interlaken is a well-known tourist region in the Bernese Oberland that nestles among popular skiing and hiking destinations. The hospital therefore has to contend with regular landings, as patients are often admitted by helicopter.
Read case studyExtension of the East London Line
As part of the integration of the East London Line into the London Overground rail network, the existing East London Underground line was extended in both directions and renovated at the same time. This underground line had previously been rather insignificant, but after its integration into the London Overground network, the East London Line is now a central transport route for the entire region. The East London Line was reopened in 2010.
Read case studyCinemas in the Grandberry Mall, Tokyo
The cinema operator was looking for efficient vibration and sound insulation to ensure an outstanding cinema experience for its customers. In order to protect the auditorium from external sources of noise, low-frequency vibration isolation was desired. This is where Getzner came in and developed an optimum solution using various types of the highly efficient polyurethane material Sylodyn®.
Read case studyBearing of the ship's hull on the M.Y. Excellence superyacht
In 2013, the Philippine company Rouvia Road Yacht Design & Construction Corp. renovated the «M.Y. Excellence» superyacht in the Freeport Area of Bataan in the Philippines. Built in 1986 at the Feadship yard in the Netherlands, the 40-metre long and eight-metre wide motor yacht boasts an exceptional design and technology of the highest standard.
Read case studyLong-term test of rail pads on a heavy traffic route
The superstructure is under great stress on heavy traffic routes. Individual components are increasingly being damaged as a result. MRS Logistica S.A.in Brazil commissioned Getzner to develop a solution to reduce the maintenance costs for a heavy traffic route. The objective was to increase the availability of the route while minimising maintenance costs – without interfering too much in the superstructure system.
Read case studyMore Elasticity for the Heavy Haul Malmbanan Line
Particularly in heavy haul, ballasted track often reaches its limits. High axle loads and freight tonnage directly place a disproportionately high strain on the track. For this reason the Swedish operator Trafikverket opted to install under sleeper pads in 2014.
Read case studyUrban Soul: the new quarter in the heart of Bonn
The Urban Soul is one of the most prominent building projects in Bonn in recent years. The makers of this major project set themselves the ambitious goal of reconciling the central location at the main railway station with a high quality of life - despite heavy noise pollution as a highly frequented traffic junction. Getzner´s vibration-isolating solutions are a key success factor here.
Read case studyCentral & Park Panorama Towers, Arnulfpark, Munich
Panorama Towers: The construction of new housing right next to a busy urban railway line. The Arnulfpark development, a mix of residential and commercial properties, was constructed on the site of Munich's former container rail depot. The realisation of the Central & Park project started in the southern part of Arnulfpark in 2009: this group of buildings combines the two flanking apartment blocks with the commercial premises in between.
Read case studyLightweight Stair Bearing in a terraced Housing Complex, Munich
When building the new terraced housing complex in Perlach, south-west of Munich, the renowned company Fuchs-Treppen was responsible for installing the staircases. A top-quality indoor environment requires effective protection against sound transmission. As lightweight stairs particularly facilitate the transmission of impact noise, bearings made from the elastic material Sylomer® were specially developed by Fuchs-Treppen and Getzner.
Read case studyImprovement of Track Quality at Daqin Coal Line, China
With total mileage of 653 km the DatongQinhuangdao (short: “Daqin”) coal line is the major corridor for transporting coal from the west (Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces and the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region) to Qinhuangdao, China's largest coal-exporting seaport. Increased track availability, especially in heavy haul railway lines, is the target of many research and development projects for many years. Using elastic polyurethane components in the ballasted track system reduces track maintenance and therefore increases the availability of the line.
Read case studyLong-term Protection from Structure-borne Noise in the Centre of Grenoble
To protect the urban environment from vibrations caused by passing trams, Grenoble relies on mass-spring systems in the city centre. Some sections have been decoupled using Sylomer® solutions from Getzner for more than 30 years, without any need for maintenance.
Read case studyRésidence de luxe The Touraine, Manhattan, New York
Résidence de luxe The Touraine dans l’Upper East Side, Manhattan The Touraine est une résidence de luxe qui comporte 22 appartements de grand standing répartis sur 15 étages dans le quartier historique de l’Upper East Side, à New York. Le bâtiment se trouve sur un terrain à proximité immédiate des lignes de métro 4, 5 et 6. En semaine, le trafic normal dépasse les 1 000 rames par jour.
Read case studySuccessful Tests on the Fengsha Heavy Haul Line, China
On heavy haul lines in particular, every element of the superstructure is subjected to considerably higher loads and thus increased wear. Frequent maintenance repairs are inevitable. For important routes, such as the Fengsha Line in China, these interruptions quickly become a problem. Getzner offers solutions for increased track availability.
Read case studyAlpstadt Lifestyle Hotel exemplifies the latest modular construction methods in wood
The newly opened Alpstadt Lifestyle Hotel in Bludenz sits on a hillside providing breathtaking views of the valley and surrounding mountains. The construction method used for the split-level, 3,000 square metre building is one of its stand-out special features: the seven-storey hotel was designed using sustainable construction methods in wood.
Read case studyBearing of the wheelhouse on patrol boats
In 2020, Lita Ocean, a leading shipbuilding and marine services company in Singapore, built six patrol boats for the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. To reach the required noise level of less than 80 dB inside the wheelhouse of the 17 meters long vessels, the naval architects and engineers relied on the elastic polyurethane material Sylomer® from Getzner Werkstoffe.
Read case studySuspension de piscine dans la propriété Address Residences Jumeirah Resort + Spa
« Jumeirah Gate » est un complexe résidentiel et hôtelier de 77 étages situé sur la Jumeirah Beach Walk à Dubaï. Il est exploité par « Address Hotels + Resorts », un groupe hôtelier de luxe haut de gamme, et compte 922 appartements et 217 chambres d’hôtel. Au dernier étage qui s’élève à une hauteur de 300 mètres, se trouve la plus haute piscine à débordement du monde.
Read case studyg-fit Shock Absorb Reebok CrossFit Zuerich
As well as training athletes’ muscles, thrusters, deadlifts and other exercises often also put strain on the structure of the building, and on the neighbours’ nerves. Falling weights can cause noise disruption and can also damage the floor. This can be a serious problem for gym and CrossFit box managers.
Read case studyNOKIA Arena
Elastic bearing of stadium and adjacent buildings over a railway line: The complex, consisting of an arena, a hotel and two neighbouring residential towers, is entirely based on a concrete slab with four train tunnels running underneath. The hotel is partly built on top of the arena. Getzner's HRB HS series was the only solution on the market that met the demanding requirements.
Read case studyElastic bearing of the Ankara – Sivas high-speed line
The ‘Middle Corridor’ along the New Silk Road connects Türkiye with Georgia and Azerbaijan. Between the capital Ankara and the city of Sivas in the Central Anatolia region, the Turkish railway company TCDD has built a new, double-track high-speed line for passenger and freight services as part of this corridor.
Read case studyNew Rischart company headquarters in Munich
The new headquarters of the traditional Munich bakery Rischart is located on Munich's Theresienhöhe. The modern building extends over 22,000 m² and not only serves as the company headquarters, but also houses a large bakery as well as company flats, a boarding house and a café. The new building was necessary due to the limited space available at the current production site and was intended to allow flexible use for production, administration, living and catering.
Read case studyFloating floors for rolling stock for trains running on the Tren Maya railway
The Tren Maya railway line is located in Mexico and covers a length of over 1,500 kilometres, transporting around three million people per year. The wagon floor bearings in the trains ensure greater comfort for passengers and on-board staff as well as a longer service life.
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