Bosch - Engine Testing Facility, 2011-2014
Contractor: Stroetmann Hinz
Scope: detailed design
On Bosch's existing site in Stuttgart-Feuerbach a new engine testing facility was built to enlarge the existing capacities. According to the client it is worldwide the biggest testing facility of it's kind.
Engines for various vehicles are tested and improved under simulated conditions, and especially the parts for those engines developed by Bosch.
The building is through it's laboratory functions technically very challenging, while a high resistance of the used materials is demanded. Further it shall fullfill representative qualities, as representatives of the clients from the automobile industry are to be received and taken care of.
Gross floor area: ca. 8.700 m²
Construction cost: ca. 18 mio Euro