At the Dreieckshafen in Münster, the KontorQuartier (formerly Ideenwerft) is taking shape as a modern office complex right on the Dortmund-Ems Canal. The 17-story “TurmKontor” high-rise is particularly eye-catching; together with five other office buildings, it provides more than 20,000 m² of office space.

To carry out the facade work, six Böcker Maxi-Climber mast climbing platforms have been mounted all around the approximately 70-meter-high office tower. They provide external access to the building for waterproofing work, cladding the facade, and installing the large-scale window facade. A Super-Lift transport platform also serves as a passenger and material elevator, ensuring efficient construction site logistics. The client for the platform installation is Köster GmbH, with whom Böcker has successfully completed several projects in the past.

As part of the bidding process, the initial discussion centered on whether the building would be fully covered in scaffolding during construction or, alternatively, equipped with mast climbing work platforms. The decision was made in favor of Böcker’s mast climbing technology. Ergonomic and logistical advantages were the primary factors in this decision. The mast-climbing platforms travel along the building envelope and provide direct access to every area of the facade. Whereas traditional scaffolding requires working on fixed levels, the platform can be positioned precisely at the optimal working height. This allows all trades to perform their tasks in an ergonomic, low-effort posture without having to contend with significant changes in elevation. This significantly reduces physical strain caused by frequent bending or stretching. 

Another advantage stems from the efficient Transport of materials. Heavy building materials, such as clinker bricks or facade elements, can be loaded directly onto the mast climbing platform from the ground. The material no longer needs to be manually carried upward across multiple scaffold levels. Instead, the platform moves with the materials, tools, and personnel to the exact installation location on the facade. Overall, the chosen solution not only reduces physical strain but also increases the efficiency and safety of work processes.

The architecture of the TurmKontor is characterized by curved lines and rounded building corners. To ensure these areas could also be worked on optimally, the mast-climbing platforms were equipped with custom-designed corner attachments. The treads at the end of the platform are shaped to match the building’s contours and follow the curve of the facade.

As an additional safety measure against falling tools or materials, safety nets were installed on the platform railings. Another unique feature stems from the limited space available along the canal. The mast-climbing platform on this side of the building therefore features side stairways instead of front stairways.

In addition, the foundation heights differ, causing the base units of the platforms to sit at different levels. These height differences were compensated for by specially adapted mast lengths. Once the level differences were overcome, the systems could finally be assembled into the intended two-mast configurations.