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Emergency exit at the Swiss Parliament Building

Emergency exit at the Swiss Parliament Building

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Emergency exit with protection fitting from the manufactory

The Swiss Parliament Building, known colloquially as the ‘Federal Palace’, is known for its impressive Renaissance Revival-style architecture, one of the many landmarks in the historic quarter of Bern.

Access to the government building is highly secured and strictly controlled, with numerous emergency exits and escape routes.

The Glutz manufactory was able to fit one emergency exit door with a protection fitting. This was based on ES2 for RC3 doors and met the building’s high security demands.

The individual fittings from the Glutz manufactory blended seamlessly into the building to preserve its historic look.

 

Customised fitting solution to meet high security demands

The fittings were created in collaboration with the architect, the department for the preservation of historical monuments, the security service and the carpenter. 
A customised technical solution was developed to meet the security demands.

External fitting

The outside lever handle is a brass casting of the original. The plate and rose are made of stainless steel. The entire fitting was burnished.

Internal fitting

The inside lever handle is a brass casting of the original. The plate and rose are made of stainless steel. The entire fitting was burnished.

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Project details

  • Swiss Parliament Building (Federal Palace), Bern
  • Architect: Suter + Partner
  • Project completion: November 2023
  • Customer: Swiss Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics

 

 

The Swiss Federal Parliament relies on products made in the Glutz manufactory

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