Continental Hannover
Client
Continental AG
Project location
Hanover, Germany
Project date
2023
Architecture
HENN Architects
Lighting Design
ag Licht
Ceiling System
HAUFE Cieling Systems
Photos
Ippolito Fleitz
A Connected Campus for a New Era of Work
Lighting played a key role in shaping the architectural vision from the start. With custom SUPERSYSTEM inline luminaires integrated into HAUFE’s acoustic slatted ceilings, Zumtobel created elegant light lines that echo the rhythm of the Loop. Their tool‑free installation and precise alignment ensure a seamless blend of form and function. This linear design continues with SLOTLIGHT infinity slim in corridors and adjoining rooms, giving the space a clear identity and memorable atmosphere.
Light as an Architectural Thread
Whether used for brainstorming, private discussions, or concentrated tasks, the lighting supports each moment with clarity and purpose. To deliver this, lighting designer a·g Licht combined tailor‑made luminaires with standard Zumtobel products, leading to a new SUPERSYSTEM inline variant, developed specifically for Continental.
Designing Atmosphere: Lighting That Shapes Experience
Beyond architecture and atmosphere, the headquarters highlights Zumtobel’s advanced digital building management. Integrated sensors track daylight and occupancy, adjusting lighting to save energy. Combined with the building management platform, they provide insights into room usage, efficiency, and even cleaning needs. This smart lighting infrastructure forms the digital backbone of the campus, supporting transparent, efficient, and sustainable operations for Continental.
"The lighting design for the Continental headquarters reinforces our central design idea: The Loop, a continuous spatial continuum, runs through all the buildings and connects them with each other. Continuous light strips underline the dynamics of the architectural design and mark the Loop both internally and externally as the heart of the ensemble."
explains Martin Henn, managing director and design principal at the architectural firm HENN