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20. September 2022 Press article

Smart entrepreneurship and courage

Praise from the Vice President of the Chamber of Crafts for the Bachhuber joinery on the company’s 60th anniversary

With representatives of the profession, local politicians, business partners, the neighborhood and a large number of interested visitors, the Rudolf Bachhuber joinery in Gewerbering 9 celebrated its “Open Day” on Friday afternoon on the occasion of the company’s 60th anniversary.
The craftsman’s business, which furnishes top hotels throughout Europe and beyond in association with the hotel general contractor Bachhuber Contract in Bad Birnbach (PNP reported), gave
a look behind the scenes of the modern carpentry workshop and the adjoining upholstery shop.

The two managing directors, Sebastian Seidl and Rudolf Bachhuber, referred to the beginnings with traditional carpentry, the reorientation of the business model towards becoming a competent partner of renowned hotel groups in the construction of new luxury hotels and the complete renovation of existing hotels.
Bachhuber, himself a trained carpenter, used the festive setting to make a clear commitment to the craft, which for him “continues to have a golden foundation”.

Kathrin Zellner, Vice President of the Lower Bavaria-Upper Palatinate Chamber of Crafts (HWK), praised the Bachhuber family for their “clever entrepreneurship and courage”.
The company’s success story is the result of consistent, quality-conscious work over 60 years.
There is “no question in my mind” that this success will continue, affirmed the HWK Vice President at the presentation of the silver medal.

Hans Meyer, Head of Business Development at the Lower Bavarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, described the joinery in Pocking and the “think tank” in Bad Birnbach as a “model company” and “ambassador for the whole of Lower Bavaria”.
Deputy Councillor Cornelia Wasner-Sommer expressed her pride “to have such a company here”.
3rd Mayor Rudi Grömer expressed the hope that a suitable plot of land could be found in the Pocking urban area for the planned new furniture production facility.

Source: PNP

19. March 2022 Press article

Steigenberger Europäischer Hof is modernized into an icon

Renovation work on Albert Steigenberger’s founding hotel in Baden-Baden will resume and continue in spring

Frankfurt am Main, March 2022 – A new icon in Baden-Baden: A major chapter is being written at the Steigenberger Europäischer Hof.
With the start of construction work in spring 2022, Deutsche Hospitality is taking the next step towards the renowned and sophisticated luxury hotel Steigenberger Icon with the grand hotel, which can look back on a proud 180-year history.
Following completion of the preparatory construction measures and a kick-off meeting with the authorities, the priority is now on closing the building envelope.
In this project phase, the Europäische Hof Baden-Baden is in an excellent position with its new project team, consisting of a consortium of the companies Schleith Baugesellschaft mbH and Bachhuber Contract GmbH & Co KG as well as its specialist planners.

As Albert Steigenberger’s founding hotel, the Europäische Hof forms the historic foundation for Steigenberger Hotels AG.
The Steigenberger era began with the acquisition of the property in 1930, which is now… Read the entire article.

19. December 2021 Press article

Top hotels with ambience from the Rottal

When Rudolf Bachhuber (53) stays overnight in a hotel, there is a good chance that
everything will look very familiar to him – because he or his company designed the interior, built the furnishings or was involved in the planning.
The company, which emerged from a carpentry business, has already provided interior design services for around 900 hotel properties – from luxury to low budget.
“In total, there are around 100,000 hotel rooms,” Bachhuber estimates.

80 to 100 hotels at the same time.

On May 6, the Rottaler will be present at the grand opening of the next prestigious property: The Steigenberger Hotel “Alsik” in Sonderburg (Sønderborg), Denmark, will then open its noble doors.
The 19-storey building, which cost around 100 million euros to build, was designed by star architect Frank Gehry and realized by Henning Larsen Architects, who in turn have excellent contacts with the medium-sized company Bachhuber from Lower Bavaria.
Bachhuber was commissioned with the complete interior design.
As the general contractor, he is therefore responsible for the ambience in the planning and realization of the large wellness oasis with a view of the Flensburg Fjord up to the bar and Michelin-starred restaurant on the 17th floor.

Bachhuber is divided into three limited companies and currently employs around 50 people.
The head office with planning and development is located in Bad Birnbach, while the workshops – the origin of the successful company as a joinery founded in 1962 – are still based in Pocking (Passau district).
Both companies generate an annual turnover of around 25 million euros.
The company boss does not want to reveal any more figures.
There is now a branch in Austria, as hotel construction is also booming there, as well as in former Eastern Bloc countries.
Bachhuber is currently working on a project in Uzbekistan, one of many: “Between 80 and 100 hotels are always under construction,” says the company boss, whose employees are currently working not only in Germany, but also in Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria and Switzerland.

The reduction in VAT on overnight stays gave the industry in Germany a boost, says Rudolf Bachhuber.
Construction and renovation are underway.
Among other things, Bachhuber is creating a new ambience in the traditional “Europäischer Hof” in Baden-Baden, which will be undergoing general refurbishment until next year.

Rudolf Bachhuber joined his father’s company in 1989 after completing not only a carpentry apprenticeship, but also training in wood business management.
The development of the Lower Bavarian spa triangle and the nearby Bavarian Forest into tourist regions set the course for Bachhuber to specialize in hotel furnishings.
The portfolio in this area is diverse: “Apart from building construction, we do everything – large international hotels as well as small family-run hotels,” says Rudolf Bachhuber today, when asked to briefly describe his company.

Six years between planning and opening.

Well-known hotels such as Adlon Berlin, Steigenberger Camp de Mar on Mallorca, but also stylish budget hotels such as Motel One Porte Doree in Paris or “the nui Franz” in Vienna can now be found on the reference list.

Hotels are a lucrative investment, especially in major cities, which is why financiers or funds enter the profitable sector and then have the hotels operated by renowned names such as Steigenberger or Kempinski.
There is no trend in hotel furnishings: Bachhuber has already designed French flair, Scandinavian elegance, sporty modern furnishings and luxury in all variations.
He is increasingly involved in the development of completely new hotel concepts, such as the “Lean Luxury Concept” from Ruby Hotels.
Using the example of the “Alsik”, he explains that the planning and construction phases take too long to follow a “fashion”.
In this case, preparations began in 2013, six years before the opening.
I hope that the planning and expansion process goes well so that we can meet the quality and cost targets we have set ourselves.
And, of course, after a punctual opening date, I hope for many bookings, enthusiastic regular and many new guests and a successful pre-opening.

Since 2012, Rudolf Bachhuber has been focusing on joint strength with the co-founding of “hotelknowhow”, a network of hotel tourism specialists, engineers, architects, construction and other experts who together are specialists for the entire hotel development process – from the feasibility study to construction, furnishing, operator search and facility management.

Bachhuber is currently keeping a low profile when it comes to its own location.
The offices are located at the rear of an apartment hotel near the Rottal-Terme spa.

Contemporary new build in the town center.

This is set to change next year: Rudolf Bachhuber has bought the site with the former inn in the Hofmark area of the spa town and is planning a contemporary new building, much to the delight of the market.
The plan by Brixen architect Markus Tauber (winner of the “German Design Award 2018”, among others) is dominated by wood and glass.
The company’s own property with 1,000 square meters of gross retail space is set to cost around 2.3 million euros.
Construction will begin in the next few weeks.
The team is also set to grow.
The move is then planned for summer 2020.

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19. March 2021 Press article

From the Rottal to the whole world

IHK Magazine – 03/2021

From the restaurant next door to company headquarters to internationally renowned luxury hotels: Bchhuber Contract GmbH & Co. KG is one of the top addresses when looking for a general furnisher. Customers can now track down new trends directly at the company headquarters in Bad Birnbach.

In the time-honored Hofmark, company boss Rudolf Bachhuber has created a headquarters that will amaze you. The new building, which cost 3.1 million euros and has 880 square meters of floor space, is much more than just a state-of-the-art office building. “For us, it is also a kind of test laboratory for current and future trends,” says Bachhuber, who was also keen to make his contribution to the revitalization of Bad Birnbach’s town center.

Anyone entering the new company headquarters first arrives in an entrance area that is strongly reminiscent of a hotel lobby.
The first refinements are immediately apparent: the seamless floor, for example, or the soundproofing, which consists of individual panels suspended from the ceiling in a cascade.
In other areas, the effect of 3D or exterior wallpaper is presented, while a special trick has been implemented in one of the sanitary rooms …

Read more in the NiWi (Niederbayrische Wirtschaft) – issue of the IHK magazine.
Or download the complete article as pdf here .

19. February 2020 Press article

Steigenberger Alsik

ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE.
Bachhuber Contract is responsible for the complete interior design and furnishing of the 190 rooms and suites at the 19-storey Steigenberger Hotel Alsik in Sønderborg, Denmark, which recently opened.
The location of the hotel building on the Als Fjord, designed by star architect Frank Gehry and Henning Larsen Architects, and the hotel’s special architectural language had a strong influence on the design.
In the public areas, the design created by Bachhuber takes up the various building lines and creates an asymmetrical, linear design language.

“The first sketches were reminiscent of an architectural landscape model,” says the company.
The hotel is operated by the RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group.
When planning the rooms, the jumping facade of the architecture and the upward taper of the entire building presented a major challenge.
This resulted in a total of 39 room types, divided into three different categories, often with non-rectangular room layouts.

There will be over 60 wellness, recreation and relaxation offers.
The spa aims to impress with its modern Scandinavian design.
The focus is on natural materials and lots of light.
The spa area, which covers more than 4,500 square meters, extends over four floors.
From the spa café, guests have a direct view of the city harbor.
The guiding principle of the Bachhuber design in the spa is an ice floe landscape.
The aim was to harmonize the wealth of functional programs on the individual floors with the floor plan. To the article

19. March 2019 Press article

Elegance in a new guise

In this interview, Rudolf Bachhuber (53), Managing Director of Bachhuber Contract, describes the special features and challenges of the renovation and new construction of the Steigenberger Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden project.
Bachhuber Contract, describes the special features and challenges involved in the renovation and new construction of the Steigenberger Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden project.

Mr. Bachhuber, what exactly do you do for the Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden project?

We are responsible for the interior design and, as general contractor, for the interior fit-out of the new Luisenflügel building.
In addition, we are realizing the execution and coordination planning of the dry construction in the old building rooms and in the public zones, with the exception of the spa area.

Surely the cooperation with the European Court is anything but ordinary?
Would you like to briefly describe it?

The project is characterized by its high quality requirements in terms of planning and execution.

What are the biggest challenges for you?

For me, it is important to stay within the set financial framework and at the same time meet the high quality standards.
Another challenge is to combine the existing situation of the old building with the requirements of the hotel business in terms of technology, design and quality of today.

What is the basic idea behind your approach to the rooms in the new building?

A completely unique, unmistakable room experience is intended to reflect the character of the hotel in the form of elegance in a new guise.
The staging begins when the guest enters the room, with a large, light-filled hallway.
The sleeping area is then accessed through a portal: A long room that is given a dynamic effect by the sloping window front.
This is supported and reinforced by space-creating measures: the interplay of furniture, wall, floor and lighting elements radiates lightness and spaciousness.

What criteria did you use to create the design and color concept?

We have paid particular attention to the surfaces of the furniture fronts: All large wall and ceiling panels are painted in a warm matt truffle brown.
High-gloss surfaces in white and black are combined with this.
An elegant sideboard with a filigree brass frame thus attracts attention as a stand-alone piece of furniture.

Exciting and what was your inspiration for the textiles?

All textile surfaces have a glossy, shimmering texture – they remain predominantly muted in color so that the wallpaper with its delicate, ornamental surface comes into its own.
Indirect lighting, so-called light coves, emphasize the silvery sheen of the wallpaper.
Velvety, rust-red upholstery fabrics were chosen for the comfortable upholstered furniture – as a stylistic device of tradition and luxury.
The color scheme of the rooms is warm and harmonious.
Strict, uncluttered structures in the furniture design, paired with colors in earth tones, convey an atmosphere of calm and relaxation to the guest.

And how can we imagine the bathroom?

In the bathroom, the oversized, dark washbasin with stone top takes center stage.
Wall mirrors and niches are finished with elaborate details.
Bright wall and glass surfaces, a wide entrance and the warm lighting also emphasize the size and elegance of this room.

To what extent were you influenced by the history and location of the building when designing the concept?

The luxury hotel traditionally accommodates guests who have high cultural expectations in terms of lifestyle and ambience.
Modern design can also do justice to this.
The regional cultural themes of Baden-Baden such as the Kurhaus, thermal springs, casino and racecourse are incorporated in the form of light objects designed as wall panels in the corridors.
As a graphic element, the hotel emblem was integrated into the furniture design as a symbol of the reconstruction of the historic Luisenflügel.

Was the interior specially designed for the house?

Yes.
We deliberately wanted to create a different design to the historic old building.
After all, guests should feel that they are in a new building.
Most of the furnishings, such as joinery, smaller pieces of furniture and lighting, were designed and manufactured especially for this house.
The high-quality fabrics have been selected from international brands.

Is there something that makes the Steigenberger Europäischer Hof a special place for you?

I think it’s the symbiosis or the tension between old and new.
Although the hotel is located in the middle of the city, it is both a “leisure” and luxury resort that is unparalleled in the city of Baden-Baden.

What do you want for the project?

I hope that the planning and expansion process goes well so that we can meet the quality and cost targets we have set ourselves.
And, of course, after a punctual opening date, I hope for many bookings, enthusiastic regular and many new guests and a successful pre-opening.

In which direction will hotel design develop in the future and to what extent have you taken this into account at the Europäischer Hof?

The hotel design is fundamentally geared towards the concept and its target guests.
There are more and more hotel concepts that are tailored to the target group, such as boutique design hotels, budget hotels, business hotels, etc. We are also currently experiencing an increase in the luxury hotel industry. In our case, the design is based not only on the location and history of the building, but also on the wishes of the owner, the requirements of the brand and the operational processes, as well as international design trends.

What do you personally like about Baden-Baden?

I am thrilled by the 19th century charm that can be experienced here at every turn. The location in the middle of the beautiful Black Forest, the temperate climate on the one hand, but also the internationality of the guests, the casino and the luxury hotels on the other, still make BadenBaden a fashionable spa town with a high recreational value.

What other hotel projects are you working on at the moment?

I am currently working on numerous hotel projects in Europe in addition to the Steigenberger Europäischer Hof Baden Baden: the Hotel Alsik in Sonderborg, Denmark, the Hotel Pasteur in Milan, the Hotel Mooons in Vienna, the Steigenberger Hotel Camp de Mar in Mallorca, the Hotel Fender in Amsterdam and around 20 other hotel projects throughout Europe.

How would you describe your personal design style?

I feel a strong connection to people and guests in my work.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

We are inspired by the zeitgeist of architecture. Trade journals, books, but also general trends and the fashion world have an influence on my work. Our interior designers follow the international projects and publications.

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