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Construction Update: Hotel Restaurant "Silberberg", Traube Tonbach

The "Silberberg" hotel restaurant at the main building of Hotel Traube Tonbach in Baiersbronn is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment. The modernisation is being carried out in two construction phases while the hotel remains fully operational. In addition to the high standards required for comfort, workmanship and scheduling, the sophisticated ceiling design presents particular challenges for the building services installation.

The suspended ceiling is being constructed as a high-quality timber cassette ceiling, requiring a considerable level of craftsmanship. Different ceiling levels, precisely detailed interfaces and the demanding architectural design call for an air distribution solution that is both technically reliable and discreetly integrated into the overall concept.

For draught-free supply air distribution, INDUL AP 18 linear diffusers are installed. The slim air diffusers are positioned between the timber cassettes and dimensionally adapted to the unique ceiling construction. To compensate for the varying ceiling levels and ensure a uniform HVAC connection, the linear diffusers are manufactured with project-specific custom throat heights of up to 227 mm.

Particularly in a premium hotel restaurant, thermal comfort and architectural design go hand in hand. The air distribution system should not dominate the visual impression of the interior but instead provide a comfortable indoor environment while remaining virtually unnoticed. The INDUL linear diffusers ensure draught-free supply air distribution while blending discreetly into the ceiling design.

The current installation progress clearly illustrates the close coordination required between the HVAC installation, ceiling construction and interior fit-out. Even during the construction phase, it becomes evident how precisely the air diffusers have been tailored to the timber structure. Once the refurbishment has been completed, the technology will become an almost invisible part of the interior architecture – delivering noticeable comfort while maintaining a discreet visual presence.

Project Information 
Project:Refurbishment of the "Silberberg" Hotel Restaurant Hotel Traube Tonbach, Baiersbronn-Tonbach, Germany
Proprietor:Traube Tonbach
Planning office:IB Liepelt, Baiersbronn
Architects:Architektenpartnerschaft ARP, Stuttgart
Products:Linear diffuser INDUL AP 18

The overall appearance of the timber cassette ceiling is already taking shape.

View into the ceiling void: The custom throat height enables precise integration despite the complex ceiling geometry.

Detailansicht der Einbausituation: Lüftungstechnik, Deckenbau und Innenausbau müssen exakt aufeinander abgestimmt werden.

The visible black discharge profile integrates discreetly into the shadow gaps of the timber cassette ceiling.

Kiefer Klimatechnik GmbH

Kiefer Klimatechnik GmbH is a leading company in the field of ventilation, air handling and air conditioning technology. Our range of services includes consulting, planning and execution of systems for thermal comfort and industrial air conditioning, as well as the associated installation and maintenance. For almost four decades, Kiefer has also been selling high grade ventilation components worldwide, such as linear diffusers, wall passages, displacement outlets, light and acoustic sails, chilled ceiling panels and concrete core cooling systems, developed in the company's own laboratories.

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