At the headquarters of Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG, the new Headquarters Building Y stands as an architectural statement for sustainable construction and forward-thinking work environments.
The new office and administrative building provides around 375 workplaces, a visitor center, and a café, uniting innovation, aesthetics, and ecological responsibility.
With its distinctive high-rise silhouette, the building becomes a landmark at the Künzelsau-Gaisbach site, combining representative architecture with a strong commitment to sustainability.
Developed on a revitalized site, it integrates open spaces, water features, and landscaped zones into an inspiring environment for work, interaction, and relaxation.

The project combines timber and concrete in an advanced hybrid construction system.
Exposed timber trusses and timber–concrete composite slabs form a structural framework that is both functional and atmospheric.
Timber, as the key building material, ensures a healthy indoor climate, binds CO₂, and underscores Würth’s dedication to responsible resource use.
Concrete is employed only where its load-bearing strength and fire resistance provide clear advantages – resulting in a balance of material efficiency, durability, and architectural clarity.
This construction approach yields an innovative and circular building, whose components are designed to be largely demountable and reusable.

The structural timber protection of the high-rise is achieved through a double-skin glass façade.
The cavity between the outer shell and the load-bearing structure creates a protected buffer zone, shielding the timber from weathering.
In particularly exposed areas, such as terraces, encapsulated systems and highly durable timber species like Accoya are used.
This concept ensures the long-term preservation of the visible timber structure without chemical coatings and with minimal maintenance requirements.

The building meets the KfW Efficiency House 40 standard and aims for DGNB Platinum certification.
A comprehensive whole-building simulation during the design phase optimizes energy performance throughout the year.
Photovoltaic panels, gray water reuse, green roofs, and reflective water surfaces enhance the microclimate while reducing energy and resource consumption.
The result is an energy-efficient, climate-friendly office building that sets new standards in commercial timber-hybrid construction.

The indoor climate is regulated by an integrated concept that combines façade-based climate control, thermally activated building components, and natural airflow.
In conjunction with the double façade, this system creates a thermal buffer zone that mitigates temperature fluctuations and significantly reduces energy demand for heating and cooling.
Supported by smart control technology, the system ensures maximum comfort with minimal energy use – efficient, adaptable, and user-friendly.

The fire protection strategy for the 54-meter-high timber-hybrid tower combines active and passive measures.
A high-pressure water mist system safeguards the exposed timber elements, while timber–concrete composite slabs act as horizontal fire barriers. Additionally, sprinkler systems protect the façade cavity.
This innovative solution allows the load-bearing timber structure to remain visible, marking a milestone in modern high-rise timber construction.

Building Y brings together work, interaction, and public engagement under one roof.
In addition to office areas, it includes a visitor center, meeting rooms, and a café that invite both employees and external guests to connect.
Its flexible floor plan supports a variety of configurations—from team spaces and conference areas to temporary event zones.
The result is a dynamic environment that redefines the future of work at Würth.

The new administrative building strengthens the Würth company campus in Künzelsau-Gaisbach as the urban and architectural center of the site.
With its striking silhouette, the high-rise serves as a modern counterpart to existing structures while integrating harmoniously into the surrounding landscape.
The car-free Reinhold-Würth-Straße, generous green spaces, and reflective water features create seamless connections between architecture, people, and nature—a welcoming, sustainable campus where innovation becomes tangible.