Under this premise, the publishing house in Schwarzach should not just comply with the highest aesthetics and functional needs. The building should also be a reflection of our corporate culture, representing a manifestation of this culture and strengthening it in our daily relationships within and outside of the company.
This goal was achieved by internationally renowned architect Ernst Giselbrecht. At the opening of the publishing house in 1996 he stated: "With this building I tried to convey the existing corporate culture in an architectonical way and in addition, implement a transparency that is important for a building of this size."
Giselbrecht set a high value on a clear structuring of the premises to allow for best possible clarity, despite the size of the building. Extensive use of glass as wall dividers between office spaces is an expression of both inner and outer transparency, emphasizing teamwork and cooperation among staff members.
All offices are open plan. Thus, internal communication is not only facilitated, but highly encouraged. Cordless phones and laptops ensure maximum flexibility and mobility for each individual employee. The flat hierarchical structure is made visible for the observer through standardised office design and furniture.
In addition, each visitor gains a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the building. The glass front of the main building allows a direct view of the newspaper production facilities from the foyer and creates a bridge between production and final product. As a result, the whole production process is made visible to everyone.
In December 2000, Teleport moved into a separate building. This annex became necessary as a result of the strong growth of the Internet-subsidiary, something no-one expected when the company was founded. Like the printing building, this annex was designed as a self-contained satellite unit.
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