Before we start, we align needs and requirements: after a joint sampling on site, the work follows in three steps.
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Cleaning.
Cement laitance runs, rust veils, formwork oil or pencil markings: The original concrete tone is exposed without harming the surface. This alone usually brings a marked improvement in the overall appearance.
Anchor holes, gravel pockets, formwork imprints, wood grain, edges, joints, spalls, clouding, discolouration: everything the pour lost is remodelled until it is indistinguishable from the existing surface. And where the tone is off, we retouch with mineral systems that bond with the substrate instead of coating it.
A finely pigmented glaze protects and fine-tunes the overall appearance at once. Hydrophobic sealing and anti-graffiti protection guard against weathering and vandalism, as a sacrificial layer or as a long-life system. We advise you on the options.
The specified class only emerges through our finishing.
The German Concrete and Construction Technology Association (DBV) defines four exposed-concrete classes, SB1 to SB4. This definition underlies most tenders. What the result will look like, however, the code does not say: that is decided by the overall impression. And precisely this is what we align in close communication with the structural contractor and the architect: we define the target together and bring the surface there. On request we also issue specialist statements.
Most of those working with Orbit Werk are trained, freelance artists: painters, sculptors, restorers, set designers, translating the language of aesthetics into concrete. Depending on the task, they work in teams of 2–7 specialists.
Founded by Lorenz Pasch: a diploma in painting, a master's in sculpture, years of specialisation in exposed-concrete cosmetics. Today Orbit Werk GmbH unites concept, coordination and execution under one roof.
Orbit Werk emerged from seven years of specialized exposed-concrete work on projects of SB5ÜNF GmbH. Its managing director Felix Sommer documents the state of the practice in his book Beton und Nicht-Beton (Jovis Verlag).
Interested in collaborating with us, in our team or in the network? Drop us a line at info@orbit-werk.de.
The Network
Lorenz
Lorenz Pasch is founder of Orbit Werk. Diplom in Painting, Master in Sculpture, SIVV-qualified.
Caro
Caro is artist and stage designer. Specialist for surfaces and textures that no one can tell apart from the original structure.
Damian
Damian is artist and restorer with SIVV qualification. He brings his own team when a project needs additional hands.
Jochen
Jochen is the seasoned hand: concrete repair specialist with SIVV qualification. When speed matters, he takes on the large-scale site with his crew and keeps even tight deadlines.
Momo & Paul
The dream team for complicated tasks that call for speed and precision.
Kerri
A man for heavy-duty work. When concrete needs to be chiselled, drilled or removed, Kerri takes over.
The Orbit Lab.
The Orbit Lab is our laboratory for special surfaces — material research, tool-making and design invention in one space. Here we develop bespoke wall designs in form, colour and materiality — in close coordination with architectural studios and agencies. What we particularly love about the Lab: things sometimes emerge here that nobody saw coming.
On site, the Lab becomes mobile. For every task we develop the right process — including bespoke tools when the market offers none. The University of Konstanz is the most recent example: the challenge was to render fine wood textures with an OS-4-certified material across more than 1,000 m².
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