Interior architecture T-Mobile

T-Mobile as one of the largest international mobile communications operators in the world, needed a headquarters that reflected its status and its global brand attributes of simplicity, reliability and inspiration. The result was the ambitious, futuristic T-Mobile City in Bonn, Germany, designed by architect Peter Schmitz to accommodate 5.000 staff. As befits a company that prides itself on mobility, the keynotes were freedom of movement, passion, self-determination and quality of life.

Built truly on a city principle, with streets, courtyards and a forum, T-Mobile City provides the perfect interface for informal communication between staff and clients. Its decentralised, often minimalist structure reflects the best of high-tech, environmentally friendly industrial design. In keeping with this innovative concept, Maars developed a stunning silver-metallic lacquered partitioning system with new sound-insulating glass and glass doors that are the same thickness as the partitioning walls. We also produced a new version of our glass sliding doors especially for T-Mobile City. After all, mobile communication is not only about easy interconnectivity but also about the private space of individuals.

Partitioning systems

pm3 Maars GmbH, Egelsbach, Germany, approximately

Total volume 17.000 m2, including

•          10.000 m2 double glazed MetaLine®

•          4.000 m2 MetaLine® with metal panels

•          600 m2 fire resistant (30 min.) double glazed elements
with venetian blinds

•          500 pcs full height double glazed and steel doors,
same width as MetaLine® partitioning

•          several special solutions in both glass and steel, c.g. perforated window frames for higher sound absorption

Workplaces
T-Mobile 2 2.900 (T-Mobile City 5.000)

Gross floor area
T-Mobile 2 98.000 m2 (T-Mobile City 169.000 m2)