The opening of the Apple Flagship Store in Cologne’s Schildergasse was an architectural highlight for the inner city. For us at Gerüstbau Müller, this project represented an extraordinary task in the field of special scaffolding constructions. As the company responsible for scaffolding the external facade, we were able to impressively demonstrate our expertise in sophisticated facade and special solutions.
The scaffolding Apple Store in Cologne shows how innovative solutions can be implemented in scaffolding.
This scaffolding Apple Store is not only an architectural masterpiece, but also an example of innovative construction practices.
Our team set the highest standards in safety and quality during the scaffolding of the Apple Store in Cologne.
Inner-city challenge: Precise scaffolding in the Schildergasse Cologne
The Schildergasse, one of the most frequented shopping streets in Germany, placed special demands on planning and execution. Our goal was to develop an efficient and safe scaffolding system that would meet both the complex structural conditions and the high volume of pedestrians.
The central challenges included:
Special constructions for the glass facade of the new Apple Store
Custom-fit facade scaffolding in the tightest of spaces
Safe bridging and protective measures for pedestrian zones
Assembly during off-peak hours so as not to disrupt the ongoing operation of the Schildergasse
This combination of confined space and high design quality of the building made the project a prime example of professional scaffolding in Cologne.
The scaffolding Apple Store required special scaffolding techniques to take the architectural features into account.
For the scaffolding Apple Store, it was important to optimally coordinate the logistics and the schedule.
Our contribution: Innovative scaffolding solutions for a modern architectural project
The planning and execution of the scaffolding Apple Store was a team project that combined all competencies.
As a partner for the facade work, we developed a customized scaffolding structure that was precisely tailored to the architectural requirements of the Apple Store. The focus was on safety, stability and a smooth construction process.
Our services at a glance:
Complete scaffolding of the external facade
Static special solutions for high load ranges
Protective and working scaffolding for various trades
Logistics and assembly planning for inner-city construction sites
The constructive cooperation with all trades involved ensured that the work could be completed efficiently and on schedule despite the inner-city location.
Innovative materials and techniques were used for the Apple Store scaffolding project.
Gerüstbau Müller: Your expert for special constructions and demanding projects
Even though the work on the Apple Store Cologne is now a successful part of the past, the project is considered an outstanding example of special constructions in scaffolding. It shows how important experience, technical precision and flexible solutions are for complex facade constructions.
Whether inner-city large-scale projects, delicate facades or individual special structures – Gerüstbau Müller is at your side as a reliable partner.
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Overall, the scaffolding of the Apple Store Cologne was a prime example of successful cooperation in the construction industry.
📰 Press & media reports about the project
🔗 Apple opens flagship store in Cologne’s Schildergasse – Report by the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger on the official opening on March 25, 2017 including background information on the construction phase and inner-city location. Apple eröffnet Flagship‑Store in der Kölner Schildergasse (Kölner Stadt‑Anzeiger)
🔗 Official: Apple Schildergasse (Cologne) opens on March 25, 2017 – Announcement of the opening of the new store with details on the address and opening date. Offiziell: Apple Schildergasse (Köln) eröffnet am 25. März 2017 (Macerkopf)
🔗 Apple to Open New Schildergasse Retail Store in Cologne – International press article on the opening of the Apple Store in Cologne including location description. Apple to Open New Schildergasse Retail Store in Cologne, Germany (MacRumors)
🔗 Impressions from Apple’s second store in Cologne – Review and impressions from the opened Apple Store Schildergasse with context to the store design. Apple Store Schildergasse: Eindrücke aus Apples zweitem Geschäft in Köln (Appgefahren)
The reporting on the scaffolding of the Apple Store shows the importance of such projects for urban development.
