Case Study
Student Residence UDQ,
Hamburg (DE)

Efficient sound control for
Europe's biggest timberconstructed student residence

Certificated quality, reliability anddurability

High degree of prefabrication

Efficient sound control for timberconstructed student residence

Sectional view of module

Assembling the pre-fabricatedsolid wood modules
HAMBURG
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Shear forces are dissipated by the Sylodyn®
bearings, eliminating the need for costly
shear cleats.
Description of the project The solution
On six floors, 100 metres in lengthand made of solid wood, 371 student
flats are strung out in the districtof Wilhelmsburg in Hamburg. This
makes "UDQ" the biggest timber
student residence in Europe and thetallest timber building in Hamburg.

To prevent sound transmission between the apartments, the individual modules were bedded on Sylodyn®
from Getzner.

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Certificated sound control

The quality of the vibration isolationmaterial is certified by the German
Institute for Building Technology witha national technical approval (abZ).
imber was chosen as a building
material due to its ecological prop- This approval also guarantees the reerties and the warm interior ambience liability and durability of the materialit creates. The modules were pre-fitted in conformity with the latest technolonspired by the stacked containers
gy standards. Sylodyn® and Sylomer®
with Sylodyn® linear supports at thein the Port of Hamburg, “UDQ” ismade up of prefabricated timber mod- factory for reliable soundproofing.
from Getzner are the only polyureules that are stacked on top of andthane materials in this field to havenext to one other. The whole construc- "Sound mainly propagates throughbeen awarded this approval, making
tion sits on a base of reinforced conit an obvious choice for construction
the flanking of the modules. Usingcrete. Each of the 20 m2 apartments is elastic bearings, means we have been projects.
able to almost completely eliminate
fully furnished – with bed, bathroom,sound transmission between the indibuilt-in wardrobe, kitchenette andfolding table. Where necessary, single vidual modules", explains Hendrik Remodules can also be combined to cre- ichelt, Project Manager at Getzner.
ate larger apartments.

IT

Assessment concept for structural
engineers

What does the client have to say
about the project?

Kaufmann Bausysteme, a modern timber construction company, has been
relying on Getzner for sound control solutions for many years. Alongwith the approval, they also value theconsultancy service provided by thematerial manufacturer. Hendrik Reichelt explains the main ways thismakes things easier for customers:“Along with effective sound control,
we also provide an assessment concept, in addition to the material, thatwill facilitate simple and reliable structural analysis. This allows the structural engineer to check and approvethe choice of material, selected basedon the specifications of the acoustic
consultant.""Sound control measures are essential
in modern timber construction. Theysignificantly enhance living standards
and add to the value of the property. We have worked with Getzner overmany years and our experience has
shown us that they are true vibration
protection experts: you can not only
rely on the sound control solutions,but also their consultancy service.”

Effective sound insulation is essential
on a project such as this. That is why
Getzner was brought on board as experts by contractor Kaufmann Bausysteme GmbH.

Pre-fabricated and fully
furnished modular apartment

Manufacturing of the modules withSylodyn® linear support

Christian Kaufmann, Managing Director of Kaufmann Bausysteme GmbH

UDQ student residence with 371 apartments
Location:
Design:Client:Architect:
Operator:
Structural engineer:
Solution:

Implementation:

Hamburg, Wilhelmsburg
Modular timber construction
Kaufmann Bausysteme GmbH
Sauerbruch Hutton Architekten
DRITTE PRIMUS Projekt UDQGmbH
Merz Kley Partner ZT GmbH
Bearing of the individual accommodation modules withSylodyn® strips
2017

Timber construction references (extract)— Lykseth Eiendom AS, Moelven (NO), 2017
— Klintbacken, Luleå (SE), 2016
— Refugee centre, Bremen (DE), 2016
— Accommodation modules, Dreispitz,Basel (CH), 2016
— Ulm Kindergarten (DE), 2016
— Treet, Bergen (NO), 2015
— Hall of residence,
CROUS du Bourget Du Lac (FR), 2015
— Eight-storey residential complex Puukuokka,
Jyväskylä (FI), 2014
— Ickburg School, London (GB), 2013
— Retirement home, Hallein (AT), 2012
— Egenes Park, Stavanger (NO), 2007

Getzner Werkstoffe GmbHFounded:Managing director:
Employees:
2017 turnover:Business areas:
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Ratio of exports:

1969 (as a subsidiary ofGetzner, Mutter & Cie)
Jürgen Rainalter
420
95.2 million euros
Rail, construction, industry
Bürs (AT)
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