Sunyard Office and Commercial Building – Munich, Germany
The Sunyard revitalization project modernized a 1991 office complex in Munich’s Obersendling district. Covering 26,500 m², the development created flexible office space, retail areas, and open courtyards accessible to the public. The project turned an outdated structure into a contemporary landmark, complete with cafés and improved pedestrian access to the nearby S-Bahn station.
RICON EA connectors were central to the façade modernization. Instead of traditional on-site assembly, the timber-aluminum post-and-beam façade was prefabricated in Lindner’s production facility. The connectors were pre-installed into the timber frames, which were then fully glazed before shipment.
Façade elements up to 6 meters wide and weighing 1 ton were transported on steel racks and lifted into place by crane. With RICON ensuring tolerance adjustment and concealed, self-clamping joints, installation achieved a pace of up to 20 elements per day, saving significant time and reducing weather-related risks.
Key Highlights:
Connector technology: RICON EA connectors secured timber-aluminum façade elements, supporting glass loads up to 860 kg.
Construction method: Fully prefabricated façade modules, glazed and shipped ready-to-install.
Design features: Polygonal elements at curved corners integrated seamlessly thanks to concealed connectors.
Material detail: Oak veneer interior for warmth and aluminum exterior for durability.
Performance: Faster installation, tolerance compensation, and robust concealed joints.
Recognition: Achieved LEED Gold Certification and received the JSH Award 2011 for architectural excellence.
The Sunyard project demonstrates how RICON EA connectors enable high-performance prefabricated façades, ensuring both quality and speed while delivering architectural and sustainability milestones.
Credits: Architecture by Nickl & Partner Architekten AG with ARGE Sunyard. Facade construction by Lindner Fassaden GmbH. Structural engineering by IG Klein. Built for Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH. Images courtesy of project partners.
