Belles of the bank

Sparkasse atriums fitted with raised beds and drainage channels from Richard Brink

Sparkasse Aachen’s newly designed branch on Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz awaits customers with a light-flooded service centre. Two planted atriums, which are sure to become real centrepieces of the much-frequented branch, let in plenty of natural light. Products from the company Richard Brink were used in both spaces to aid planting and dewatering. Aluminium raised beds, drainage channels and branch channels come together to provide an ideal solution in terms of look and function.

Just a stone’s throw from Elisenbrunnen pump room in Aachen city centre, the branch is a popular point of contact for Sparkasse customers – and therefore always well frequented. The building that houses the bank dates back to 1952. After being in use for several decades, it was in need of refurbishment. This also involved renovating Sparkasse’s customer centre based on a design by Aachen-based planning office pbs architekten Gerlach Wolf Riegel Planungsgesellschaft mbH. The concept is focused around two planted atriums that were opened up as part of the project and let in plenty of daylight. Together with the light-coloured materials used inside the building, the atriums create a harmonious atmosphere that can be enjoyed by Sparkasse customers and employees alike.

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Urban Jungle

The two planted atriums in Sparkasse Aachen’s newly designed customer centre near Elisenbrunnen pump room are real eye-catchers. Not only do they look great, but they are also highly functional, bringing natural light into the customer area.

Urban Jungle

By contrast, the larger atrium makes an impression with green raised beds and curved lines.