Logistics Centre for Wildenhofer Spedition und Transport
A solid vision of the future – built from wood
Location:
Achau, Lower Austria
Client:
Wildenhofer Group, Salzburg
Architecture:
Dipl.-Ing. Michael Bauer ZT, Heidenreichstein
Structural engineering:
Franz Oberndorfer GmbH & Co KG, Wöllersdorf
Site management:
Hammerl Bau GmbH, Lafnitz
Scale of timber construction:
approx. 21,000 m² of roof elements, approx. 7,550 m² of façade elements
Construction period:
week 50/2024 – week 31/2025
Whenever new logistics solutions are developed in Achau, timber is always part of the equation. For Wildenhofer Spedition und Transport GmbH, we delivered a project where scale meets precision, speed meets vision, and technology meets genuine craftsmanship – a testament to the remarkable potential of modern timber construction.
The requirements for the new logistics centre were clear: plenty of space, large spans, a short construction period and a high-performance building envelope. We delivered – with around 22,000 m² of roof and 7,550 m² of façade elements, made to measure and ready for installation.
The entire roof structure was manufactured at our plant across four stages: from the timber frame with trapezoidal sheet metal soffit, through insulation, waterproofing and cut-outs for skylights, right through to weatherproof packaging for transport. Running two elements through production in parallel, we delivered over 1,300 m³ of roof elements, 6,000 m³ of insulation material and 8,000 m² of façade cladding.
A real bonus: energy efficiency. With a U-value of just 0.145 W/(m²K), the building envelope meets the highest standards – and reduces operating costs in the long term.
We also went a step further when it came to health and safety: the roof edge protection was integrated during the prefabrication stage – as continuous protection built into the element itself.
After installation, it remained exactly where it was needed and served as the substructure for the parapet cladding. This eliminates the need for additional scaffolding, saves time, and ensures safety from the outset.
What made this project special was not only its scale, but the seamless coordination: the roof, façade and floor slab were executed in close succession – step by step, efficiently and flawlessly. And because everything was prepared with precision, we were able to install up to 1,000 m² of roof area per day.
This project demonstrates that with the right approach to timber construction, a logistics building can be more than functional – it becomes a landmark. High-performance, precise, and future-ready.
