A Modern Administrative Building for Social Services Takes Shape on Ebersteinstraße
Construction initiated by the Pforzheim Savings Bank Calw is underway
The district office of Enzkreis is constructing a modern administrative building on Ebersteinstraße, with the project progressing steadily towards its planned completion by 2026.
Construction Progress
As of mid-2025, the project has reached significant milestones. Foundational work and structural framing have been completed, and exterior walls and roofing are nearing completion. Inside, installation of HVAC, electrical systems, and interior walls is ongoing, with finishing touches such as painting, flooring, and fixtures scheduled for the coming months.
Site work is also advancing, with landscaping and parking areas being prepared. Sidewalks and access roads are currently under construction.
Timeline
The project commenced with groundbreaking in early 2024, and a total construction duration of approximately 2.5 years is planned. Phased inspections and milestones will ensure the project stays on track, with the goal of a late 2026 completion. Final handover is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026, followed by occupancy in early 2027, after furnishing and IT setup.
Energy Efficiency Standards
The new administrative building will adhere to the latest German energy regulations (EnEV 2024 or its equivalent successor). Sustainability features include high-performance insulation materials to minimize heat loss, triple-glazed windows with optimized solar gain, and the use of renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic panels on the roof. Energy-efficient HVAC systems with heat recovery, LED lighting with smart controls, rainwater harvesting, and greywater recycling systems are also being implemented.
The building aims to be carbon-neutral in operation through energy efficiency and on-site renewable generation by 2026.
Stakeholder Involvement
Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw is actively engaging regional craftsmen during the construction process, allowing them to submit offers for the project. The District Administrator, Bastian Rosenau, expressed optimism about the completion date but acknowledged potential challenges during the construction process.
The district office will later move in as a tenant of the building. Rüdiger Karl, deputy chairman of the Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw board, emphasized the importance of involving local craftsmen in the construction process.
During a press conference about the new construction of the administrative building on Ebersteinstraße, the District Administrator, Bastian Rosenau, spoke about the project, and the rain stopped momentarily, providing a brief respite for the attendees. Real construction work will begin with the city utilities Pforzheim's infrastructures and the establishment of a construction site access road from the goods road in January.
If you want, I can provide further details about specific construction techniques, sustainable materials used, or stakeholder involvement.
- The district office, in collaboration with Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw, is involving regional craftsmen in the construction process of the modern administrative building on Ebersteinstraße, as part of the finance industry's responsibility to support local businesses.
- The planned administrative building on Ebersteinstraße, adhering to energy efficiency standards, is aimed to reflect the industry's commitment towards sustainability and finance's role in promoting environmentally friendly structures.
