Public Buildings

We construct public buildings that enrich everyday life, bring people together and shape cities. Always with a clear focus on function, design and sustainability.
Exterior view of the Gerber shopping center in Stuttgart city centre © Arnim Kilgus
© Arnim Kilgus

Building for public life

Public buildings are places of social importance. They serve various purposes such as culture, education, mobility or social interaction. Drawing on decades of experience in buildings to clearly defined standards: functional, sustainable and architecturally convincing.

Our range of services includes:

Our spectrum ranges from new construction and the renovation of historical buildings to the realization of modern infrastructure projects. We rely on digital planning, sustainable construction methods and close coordination with all stakeholders. This creates public spaces that bring people together and enrich cities.

Building hotels – combining function, comfort and economy

Hotels are more than just buildings - they are places of encounter and comfort. They shape the cityscape, create atmosphere and offer guests a temporary home. ZÜBLIN realizes hotel projects that inspire operators and guests alike - from business hotels to design concepts. We reliably implement individual requirements and support our clients from planning to turnkey handover.

Every project brings its own challenges: Integration into the cityscape, sophisticated design or complex technical standards. As an experienced general contractor in hotel construction, we ensure that all trades mesh perfectly. We use digital planning (BIM) to make processes transparent and coordinate interfaces at an early stage.

Reception of the PREMIER INN hotel in Hamburg PREMIER INN GmbH

Modern hotels must be flexible in their use, efficient in their operation and high quality in their design. That's why we pay attention to well thought-out room layouts, high-quality materials and technology that combines comfort and sustainability. Our construction methods are based on the latest standards for energy efficiency, accessibility and user-friendliness - and take individual wishes into account.

Whether new build, extension or revitalization: we build hotels with a clear eye for function, design and efficiency - in close collaboration with architects, specialist planners and operators. This results in hotel buildings that are architecturally impressive and can be operated successfully in the long term.

Building for culture and knowledge: Libraries and theaters

Libraries and theaters are public buildings with special social significance. They promote education, culture and social participation – and place high demands on architecture, technology and user comfort. We create spaces that inspire and connect people. We build them with passion, many years of experience, digital planning and technical precision – so that culture and knowledge are given the space they deserve.

Libraries

Libraries today serve much more than just lending books. They are learning spaces, digital knowledge centers and meeting places for all generations. When building modern libraries, flexible room concepts, good lighting conditions, acoustic quality and digital infrastructure are crucial. We also offer the refurbishment of historic library buildings, reconciling the preservation of listed buildings with modern requirements.

Theater and opera construction

Theaters place special demands on room acoustics, stage technology, audience comfort and design identity. In addition to new builds, our services also include the renovation of historic buildings, from planning to implementation - always tailored to the needs of operators, artists and audiences.

Our expertise as a general contractor in the construction of public cultural buildings:

Building shopping centers that revitalize cities

Shopping centers are central places of urban life. They combine retail, gastronomy, leisure and meeting places – and have a lasting impact on the cityscape. As an experienced building contractor, ZÜBLIN realizes shopping centers that are functional, architecturally convincing and economically successful.

As a general contractor in the construction of shopping centers, we handle the entire project – from planning to turnkey handover. With digital planning such as BIM (Building Information Modeling), we design complex construction processes efficiently and transparently. Our expertise ranges from the realization of new shopping malls to the revitalization of existing retail properties.

Picture from inside the MILANEO shopping center in Stuttgart © Tom Philippi

Focus on expertise: shopping centers that shape cities

One outstanding example is the Milaneo in Stuttgart – one of the largest inner-city shopping centers in Germany. With over 43,000 square meters of retail space, Milaneo combines around 200 stores, restaurants, cafés, office space and apartments. The project was developed as part of an overall urban development concept and shows how modern shopping centers can function as multifunctional districts.

We pay particular attention to:

Shopping centers are places with high visitor frequency and diverse requirements. We build them with a clear focus on function, design and efficiency – creating spaces that enliven cities and connect people.

Discover our references for public buildings

We design buildings that promote community and development – from administrative and educational buildings to cultural and sports facilities and modern infrastructure such as hotels, shopping centers and transport buildings. Our projects stand for functionality, sustainability and architecture that connects people.

Two workers in safety clothing in a building shell looking at a tablet together © ZÜBLIN

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