Dismantling of Steel Vault Beams
The new basement vault must be constructed without steel elements. Replacing the steel beams without dismantling the entire vault is hardly feasible.
Basement Reconstruction
The necessary basement reconstruction measures allow for the redesign of the ground floor. A row of columns will give the shop a distinctive character. The vaulted basement should be clearly visible from the shop.
Creating an Additional Basement
The slope under the basement corridor allows the construction of an additional basement below the existing basement floor and the installation of a central technical room.
Access to the room will be possible via the stairwell, which connects to the service shafts. The basement will also feature a fairly large window opening to the courtyard at step level.
Basement Walls
The exterior basement walls and foundation are made of slate stone and fired brick. Lime plaster is applied both inside and outside.
The internal walls are made of fired brick and lime mortar. During renovation, the internal walls should be built with the same material composition and include measures to prevent moisture penetration.
Basement Vaults
The existing basement vault partially rests on steel beams and is made of fired brick. The current construction has both immediate and long-term drawbacks. During renovation, the steel elements will be removed and the vaults reconstructed without using iron.
