2019
Where the people of Langenthal once bathed in tin tubs, the Burch family now treats you to a meal at the Hirschenbad restaurant. TS3 technology was used in the construction of the new pavilion.

The Project
Built in 1728, the Hirschenbad inn underwent a complete renovation and was expanded to include a pavilion and a new kitchen. On September 26, 2019, the Hirschenbad restaurant reopened after a renovation phase of just under 18 months. All rooms were thoroughly renovated, brought up to the latest energy-efficiency standards, and refurbished with great attention to detail. In addition, a new outdoor area featuring a beautiful garden and a pavilion was created. The state-of-the-art kitchen is equipped with the latest technology and serves as the foundation for a regional, fresh cuisine.
The Architecture
The new outdoor pavilion is particularly noteworthy. Its oval shape rests solely on fan-shaped supports and features an opening on one side and a large canopy. The cross-laminated timber roof spans an area of approximately 9 m x 7 m. The wood panels were joined together using TS3 technology to form a large surface. The supports were secured at the bottom with glued-in threaded rods. This allowed for construction without joists or supports in the center of the pavilion.
Construction data
Architecture
Lüscher Egli AG 4900 Langenthal
Client
Thomas Rufener 4900 Langenthal
Timber engineer
Timbatec Timber Engineering Switzerland AG 3012 Bern
Timber construction
Zaugg AG Rohrbach 4938 Rohrbach
Civil engineer
Wälchli & Partner AG 4900 Langenthal
Building physics
MBJ Building Physics + Acoustics AG 3422 Kirchberg
Construction management
Lüscher Egli AG 4900 Langenthal




