30 kilometres of cabling for smart design
Building services engineering at GRIMME
Clean lines, well-conceived spatial concepts and a strong commitment to design excellence:
At the headquarters of the GRIMME Group in Damme, a modern office building is currently taking shape, combining architecture and interior design in a contemporary way. Intelligent design requires equally intelligent technology – making this the perfect project for our integrated building services expertise.
The new building, including a sophisticated connecting bridge, has been seamlessly integrated with the existing structure and features high-quality solutions down to the smallest detail. “This is a highly sophisticated, future-ready office building – both in terms of its facilities and technical implementation. What we see here is a carefully considered overall concept,” explains our project manager, Dominik Garling.
At the new GRIMME building, an intelligently connected infrastructure creates a modern working environment with high standards for both technology and design.
Intelligent lighting, network and building systems have been consistently integrated into the architectural concept of the new building.
One of the project’s defining features is the lighting concept. Instead of standard solutions, continuous light lines, targeted accent lighting and individually planned lighting designs shape the overall appearance. Combined with the sophisticated interior architecture, this creates a harmonious balance between functionality and atmosphere. Describing the scale of the project, Dominik Garling explains: “To make this possible, our teams installed around 30 kilometres of network cabling and approximately 1,300 connection points – creating an infrastructure that meets the demands of modern working environments.” The entire system is controlled via KNX bus technology for intelligent building automation. This allows lighting to be managed according to demand and supports sustainability, for example through sensors that automatically switch off lighting when it is no longer required.
Particular attention was paid to integrating the technology into the architectural concept. Traditional wall-mounted power sockets were deliberately avoided. Instead, cables, connections and sockets are discreetly routed through the floor and concealed beneath a narrow brush channel. From there, cables can be guided directly to individual workstations.
In addition to the lighting and network infrastructure, we also upgraded and expanded the transformer technology to provide a more powerful and reliable energy supply for both the new building and the existing facility. The project forms part of the GRIMME Group’s extensive investment programme across its sites. For us, it is an excellent example of how modern building technology is implemented today: intelligently connected, seamlessly integrated into the architecture, and driven by a clear commitment to quality, functionality and design.
The best building technology often goes unnoticed. It works in the background, supports everyday use and at the same time becomes an integral part of the overall architectural concept.
Dominik Garling, Project manager, building automation
