IZM – Illwerke Zentrum Montafon

Construction Workspace in Vandans, Vorarlberg, Austria

IZM – Illwerke Zentrum Montafon

CREE’s first external customer order in Vorarlberg, Austria, marks a significant advancement in timber-hybrid construction. The hydropower center, designed to blend with its lakeside surroundings, spans 120 meters and was assembled in just 28 days, showcasing the flexibility and sustainability of CREE’s approach. It is the first green building of its size in the region and one of the largest timber-hybrid office buildings globally, earning prestigious certifications like DGNB and Passive House.
Project Name
IZM – Illwerke Zentrum Montafon
Location
Anton-Ammann-Straße 12, Vandans, Austria
GFA
11500 m²
Start of construction
March 2012
Completion
August 2013
Type of use
Commercial
Project stage
Completed
Height
21 m
Number of Floors above Ground
5
CREE System Type
RSP Standard
Certifications & Awards
Klimaaktiv Silver, ÖGNI Platinum, DGNB Platinum, P
Main CREE Project Partner
Rhomberg Bau
Main Architect
Hermann Kaufmann + Partner ZT
Client
Vorarlberger Illwerke AG
Structural Engineers
merz kley partner GmbH
About

Illwerke Zentrum Montafon

Representing a huge step forward for timber-hybrid construction in Europe, CREE’s first external customer order showcases its versatility and aesthetic possibilities against an idyllic backdrop in Vorarlberg, Austria.

This building breaks the mold: rather than towering over its lakeside surroundings, the hydropower center commands yet complements the landscape with its imposing length of 120 m. Each 2,000 m2 floor level went up and was enclosed in an impressive 7 days. Complete with a works restaurant and visitor center, this project demonstrates the versatility of interior spaces in a CREE building. The IZM also represents a milestone in resource-efficient, sustainable construction: it is the first green building of its size in Vorarlberg and one of the largest office buildings in the world to use timber-hybrid construction. A bold and substantial step forward for CREE Buildings and Vorarlberger Illwerke AG.

CREE System Assembly Time

  • 28 days
  • 285 m2 per day

Dimensions

  • Length: 120m
  • Width: 16m
  • GFA: 11500m2
  • NFA: 10400m2

Awards

  • DGNB Platinum Certification
  • ÖGNI Platinum Certification
  • Passive House Standard

Watch the Documentary of the Building (German)!

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