Modern Staircase Frankfurt & Hessen — Bespoke Supply Guide
Bespoke modern staircases supplied across Frankfurt metropolitan and the wider Hessen — Westend, Sachsenhausen, Nordend premium villa belt; Bankenviertel Hochhaus residential floors with H-HHR Hochhaus-Richtlinie integration; Wiesbaden, Darmstadt, Kassel, Marburg. UK-designed, EU-manufactured near Kraków, full HBO §§ 37 / 38 / 41 compliance documentation.
Frameless glass balustrade with point-fixed Tellerhalter — typical specification for Frankfurt Westend luxury apartments and Bankenviertel Hochhaus residential floors, satisfying HBO §41 + DIN 18008-4 Kategorie A with H-HHR Hochhaus-Richtlinie Sicherheitstreppenraum integration where applicable
For Frankfurt and Hessen architects, developers and contractors specifying bespoke modern staircases, Continox combines UK design heritage with EU manufacturing efficiency. Our facility near Kraków, Poland delivers to Frankfurt via the A4–A4 (D)–A45 motorway corridor — typical transit time 2 working days. Frankfurt is Germany's most international staircase market — driven by the European Central Bank (EZB), Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, KfW, plus the broader Mittelstand and the city's role as Europe's continental financial capital. The premium villa belt — Westend (Westend-Süd, Westend-Nord), Sachsenhausen, Nordend, Bockenheim — concentrates high-net-worth residential demand from international banking, consulting, and corporate executives. Beyond the villa belt, Frankfurt's Bankenviertel Hochhaus market drives a unique demand for residential floors of high-rise mixed-use towers (e.g. OmniTurm, MainTower-area residential) which require H-HHR (Hessische-Hochhaus-Richtlinie) compliance — Hessen's specialised Hochhaus regulation framework. Wider Hessen — Wiesbaden, Darmstadt, Kassel, Marburg, Gießen, Offenbach — delivers substantial additional volume through varied state and university residential markets. Every supply ships with full HBO §§ 37 / 38 / 41 compliance documentation, with H-HHR-specific integration for Hochhaus residential projects. This guide covers the Frankfurt market typology, HBO 2018 + H-HHR-specific requirements, district coverage across Frankfurt's 16 Stadtbezirke, Hessen's other Großstädte, and how Continox handles the unique character of supplying into Germany's most international staircase market. For underlying technical references see our DIN 18065 Staircase Regulations Guide, Notwendige vs Nicht Notwendige Treppen Guide and Glass Balustrade Regulations DIN 18008-4 Guide; for sister regional guides see our Berlin & Brandenburg, Munich & Bayern, and Hamburg & Northern Germany Supply Guides; for the wider German market overview see /de/modern-staircase-germany/; for the full UK product range see /modern-staircase/, /glass-balustrade/ and /work/.
Continox supplies bespoke modern staircases across Frankfurt metropolitan and the wider Hessen as intra-EU B2B supply from our EN 1090-1 EXC2 facility near Kraków. Frankfurt pricing €8,499–€26,000 supply-only reflects Frankfurt's premium international banking market position. Compliance: DIN 18065:2020-08 + HBO §§ 37 (Treppen), 38 (Notwendige Treppenräume), 41 (Umwehrungen) + H-HHR Hessische-Hochhaus-Richtlinie for Bankenviertel residential Hochhaus projects + DIN 18008-4 for glass Geländer + EN 1090-1 EXC2 Declaration of Performance. Top markets: Westend (Westend-Süd, Westend-Nord), Sachsenhausen, Nordend, Bockenheim (Frankfurt premium villa belt); Bankenviertel Hochhaus residential floors; Wiesbaden Sonnenberg, Darmstadt Wixhausen, Kassel Bad Wilhelmshöhe, Marburg Wehrda (Hessen premium suburbs). Transit Kraków → Frankfurt 2 working days via A4–A45 motorway corridor.
- The Frankfurt & Hessen Modern Staircase Market
- Frankfurt Building Typologies — Westend Villa, Bankenviertel Hochhaus, Sachsenhausen Heritage
- HBO 2018 — Hessen's State Code Specifics
- H-HHR — Hessische-Hochhaus-Richtlinie for Bankenviertel Residential
- Frankfurt Districts & Premium Villa Belt
- Hessen's Other Großstädte — Wiesbaden, Darmstadt, Kassel
- Logistics — Kraków to Frankfurt Direct
- Pricing for Frankfurt & Hessen Projects
- Why Frankfurt Architects Choose Continox
- FAQ — Frankfurt & Hessen Architects Ask
The Frankfurt & Hessen Modern Staircase Market
Frankfurt is Germany's most international large city — anchored by the European Central Bank (EZB), Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, KfW, ING, plus dozens of foreign banks operating European headquarters from the Bankenviertel. The city has one of Europe's highest concentrations of expatriate professionals, with significant resident populations from across the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Asia. The bespoke staircase market reflects this distinct international character: faster specification cycles than Munich or Hamburg, more frequent English-language project communication, willingness to deviate from purely traditional German aesthetics, and consistent demand for contemporary configurations that match international design language.
The premium villa belt forms a clear concentration north and west of the city centre — Westend (Westend-Süd, Westend-Nord) as the apex (university quarter Bockenheim adjoining), Sachsenhausen south of the Main river with mixed Wilhelminische and contemporary stock, Nordend east of Westend, and Bornheim, Holzhausenviertel as emerging premium areas. The "Frankfurter Höhe" — the elevated villa areas of Sachsenhausen-Süd, Niederrad, Praunheim — form a secondary villa concentration.
The Bankenviertel Hochhaus residential market is uniquely Frankfurt — substantial premium residential floors in mixed-use high-rise towers (OmniTurm, Tower One, Henninger Turm, Marienturm, plus older landmarks like the Westend Tower and Eurotower). These configurations require coordination with H-HHR (Hessische-Hochhaus-Richtlinie), Sicherheitstreppenraum specification, and integration with the building's overall Brandschutzkonzept.
Three differentiators shape Frankfurt's bespoke staircase market: (1) International communication — typical project communication in English, with German Bauantrag documentation as deliverable; faster decision cycles than Munich. (2) Bankenviertel Hochhaus residential — Frankfurt is the only German city with a substantial Hochhaus residential market requiring H-HHR integration; this drives unique Sicherheitstreppenraum + Druckbelüftung coordination. (3) Westend Wilhelminische heritage — Frankfurt's Westend has the most intact Wilhelminische villa stock in West Germany (largely undamaged in WWII), driving high-quality renovation specifications.
Frankfurt Building Typologies
Frankfurt's bespoke staircase market spans several distinct typologies:
| Typology | Era / Region | Staircase Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Westend Wilhelminische Stadtvilla | 1880–1914, Westend-Süd/Nord | Most intact Wilhelminische villa stock in West Germany — bespoke renovations, oak/walnut treads matching original parquet |
| Sachsenhausen Altbau | 1880–1930, south of Main river | Mixed Wilhelminische + Bauhaus apartment stock, gentrifying Apfelwein-Kneipen quarter |
| Bankenviertel Hochhaus Residential | 1990s–contemporary | Mixed-use high-rise residential floors (OmniTurm, Tower One) — H-HHR integration, Sicherheitstreppenraum, Druckbelüftung |
| Frankfurter Bauhaus / Neues Frankfurt | 1925–1933, Ernst May era | Westhausen, Praunheim Siedlung — Modernist heritage Wohnungsbau, Denkmalschutz typical |
| Post-war Wiederaufbau | 1945–1965, Frankfurt centre | Pragmatic reconstruction (Frankfurt was 80% destroyed in WWII) — extensive renovation pipeline |
| Hessian Fachwerkhaus | Rural Hessen, Marburg, Limburg | Half-timbered traditional houses — Denkmalschutz, bespoke geometry to fit historic structural shells |
| Modern Mehrfamilienhaus Neubau | All Frankfurt & Hessen | Communal Treppenraum, F 90 tragende Teile, full HBO §§ 37/38 compliance |
| Wiesbaden Kurort Villa | Wiesbaden Sonnenberg, Klarenthal | Spa-town villa heritage, Belle Époque + Wilhelminische, Nassauer Bauschule influence |
Westend — Frankfurt's Wilhelminische Heritage Heart
Frankfurt's Westend (covering Westend-Süd and Westend-Nord) is unique in West Germany — its Wilhelminische villa stock survived World War II largely intact, unlike most other German cities where bombing destroyed extensive prewar fabric. This makes Westend Frankfurt's premier villa belt and one of Germany's most architecturally significant residential areas. Continox configurations for Westend renovations:
- Bespoke geometry — to fit existing Wilhelminische stairwell dimensions which often differ from modern standards
- Solid oak or walnut treads — matching original villa parquet specifications
- Frameless glass Geländer — preserving sight lines through ornate original Treppenhaus
- Hand-finished brass detailing — increasingly specified for Westend luxury
- Denkmalschutz coordination — many Westend villas under heritage protection through Untere Denkmalschutzbehörde Frankfurt
Frameless glass Geländer with solid oak Handlauf — typical Frankfurt Westend Wilhelminische Stadtvilla renovation specification, satisfying HBO §41 + DIN 18008-4 Kategorie B with VSG laminated build-up, oak Handlauf matching original parquet palette
HBO 2018 — Hessen's State Code Specifics
The Hessische Bauordnung (HBO 2018), in force from 28.05.2018 with subsequent amendments, governs every staircase specification in Hessen. Hessen uses §-numbering (like Berlin and Hamburg) with several Hessen-specific provisions distinguishing HBO from MBO and other Landesbauordnungen.
Article Cross-Reference: HBO vs MBO vs Other LBOs
| Topic | Hessen (HBO) | MBO | Berlin (BauO Bln) | Bayern (BayBO) | Hamburg (HBauO) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erster und zweiter Rettungsweg | § 36 | § 33 | § 33 | Art. 31 | § 31 |
| Treppen general | § 37 | § 34 | § 34 | Art. 32 | § 32 |
| Notwendige Treppenräume | § 38 | § 35 | § 35 | Art. 33 | § 33 |
| Notwendige Flure | § 39 | § 36 | § 36 | Art. 34 | § 34 |
| Umwehrungen | § 41 | § 38 | § 38 | Art. 36 | § 36 |
HBO § 37 — Treppen
Hessen § 37 HBO Key Provisions
- Notwendige Treppe definition: Each non-ground-floor Geschoss + benutzbarer Dachraum requires at least one notwendige Treppe (Abs. 1)
- Einschiebbare Treppen ban (Abs. 2): Not permitted as notwendige Treppen except in Gebäudeklassen 1 und 2 to a Dachraum without Aufenthaltsraum
- One-flight rule (Abs. 3): Notwendige Treppen must run "in einem Zuge" with direct connection to Dachraum stairs
- F 90 / nichtbrennbar tragende Teile (Abs. 4): Außentreppen tragende Teile in Gebäudeklassen 3 to 5 must be aus nichtbrennbaren Baustoffen
- Beidseitige Handläufe (Abs. 6): Required where Verkehrssicherheit oder Barrierefreiheit demands — specifically including Mehrfamilienhäuser with multiple non-stufenlos accessible Wohnungen
- Tür-vor-Treppe rule (Abs. 7): A staircase must not begin immediately behind a door opening towards the stairs — Treppenabsatz must intervene
HBO § 38 — Notwendige Treppenräume, Ausgänge
Hessen's § 38 contains several Hessen-specific provisions distinguishing it from MBO §35:
- Maisonette-Wohnung exception (§ 38 Abs. 1 Satz 3 Nr. 2): Internal staircases connecting max 2 Geschosse within the same Nutzungseinheit of total ≤200 m², with alternativer Rettungsweg per Geschoss — same as MBO and most LBOs
- Außenwand-preference rule (§ 38 Abs. 3 Satz 1): "Jeder notwendige Treppenraum muss an einer Außenwand liegen" — Hessen explicitly prefers Treppenräume at outer walls (same formulation as Hamburg HBauO)
- GK 4 Treppenraumwände rule (§ 38 Abs. 4 Nr. 2): "auch unter zusätzlicher mechanischer Beanspruchung hochfeuerhemmend" — stricter mechanical performance requirement than basic hochfeuerhemmend (same Hamburg formulation)
- Bekleidungen + Bodenbeläge (§ 38 Abs. 5): Bekleidungen, Putze, Dämmstoffe, Unterdecken, Einbauten aus nichtbrennbaren Baustoffen; Bodenbeläge minimum schwerentflammbar
- 13 m Sicherheitsbeleuchtung threshold (§ 38 Abs. 7): Notwendige Treppenräume ohne Fenster in Gebäuden >13 m height require Sicherheitsbeleuchtung (emergency lighting)
- Rauchableitung 1 m² (§ 38 Abs. 8): Innen liegende notwendige Treppenräume + GK 5 require Öffnung zur Rauchableitung mit freiem Querschnitt mindestens 1 m² at the highest point, openable from ground floor and topmost Treppenabsatz
- 35 m maximum Rettungsweg distance from any Aufenthaltsraum or Kellergeschoss to a notwendige Treppenraum or direct exit ins Freie
- 8 m Anleiterung threshold (§ 36 Abs. 3): Buildings with second Rettungsweg via Feuerwehr-Anleiterung where Brüstung-Oberkante >8 m above Geländeoberfläche — only permitted if Feuerwehr has Hubrettungsfahrzeug available
The combination of HBO § 38 standard provisions plus the H-HHR (Hessische-Hochhaus-Richtlinie) means that Frankfurt's Bankenviertel residential floors face the most rigorous staircase compliance regime of any German market. This is appropriate given the unique concentration of high-rise residential in Frankfurt, but it requires Continox engineers to coordinate with the project's Brandschutzplaner from concept stage — H-HHR-compliant configurations cannot be retro-fitted to standard residential staircase designs.
H-HHR — Hessische-Hochhaus-Richtlinie
The Hessische-Hochhaus-Richtlinie (H-HHR) is Hessen's specialised regulation framework for Hochhäuser (buildings >22 m height to upper Aufenthaltsraum floor). It supplements HBO §§ 37 / 38 with significantly stricter Brandschutz, Rettungsweg, and Treppenraum requirements. Frankfurt's Bankenviertel is the primary application context — but H-HHR also applies to high-rise residential in Frankfurt outer areas (Mertonviertel, Westhafen, Europaviertel), Wiesbaden Hochhäuser, and Darmstadt commercial high-rise.
H-HHR Key Hochhaus Requirements
H-HHR Hochhaus-Specific Provisions
- Two separate notwendige Treppenräume with min Laufbreite 1.25 m, OR one Sicherheitstreppenraum with Druckbelüftung + alternative Rettungsweg
- Sicherheitstreppenraum — guaranteed smoke-free (rauchfrei) via Druckbelüftung (overpressure ventilation) or Schleusen (airlocks)
- Schleusen separating apartments from Treppenraum — self-closing doors on both sides with F 30 Brandschutz
- Feuerwehraufzug integration — fire-fighting lift typically located in dedicated shaft adjacent to Sicherheitstreppenraum
- Tragende Teile feuerbeständig + nichtbrennbare Baustoffe throughout (F 90 + raumabschließende Bauteile)
- Steigleitungen — sprinkler/standpipe risers in dedicated shafts; in Hochhäusern >60 m, alternating-floor distribution
- Mindestabstand 3 m between Feuerwehraufzug-Tür and the door to notwendiger Flur
- Bekleidungen + Putze aus nichtbrennbaren Baustoffen throughout Treppenräume
- Bodenbeläge schwerentflammbar minimum on all Hochhaus residential staircases
Bankenviertel Residential Application
For the residential floors of Frankfurt Bankenviertel mixed-use towers, Continox supplies bespoke Mittelholmtreppen integrated with the project's Sicherheitstreppenraum + Druckbelüftung system. Typical configuration:
- Steel central spine with R 90 concrete encasement (or EN 13381-8 intumescent paint system) achieving F 90 + nichtbrennbare Baustoffe
- Bfl-s1 schwerentflammbar Bodenbelag hardwood treads — typically oak or walnut with EN 13501-1 fire-treatment certification
- Frameless laminated glass Geländer per DIN 18008-4 Kategorie A or B with VSG (Verbund-Sicherheitsglas) build-up
- Coordination with Druckbelüftung pressure differential between Sicherheitstreppenraum and adjacent spaces — staircase design must not compromise the pressure boundary
- Schleusen integration at apartment-side openings — fire-rated doors with self-closing mechanism
- UK Chartered Structural Engineer signature on Eurocode calculations satisfying Brandschutzkonzept-specific load combinations
For deeper context on the underlying use classification framework that drives Sicherheitstreppenraum selection, see our Notwendige vs Nicht Notwendige Treppen Guide.
Frameless glass Geländer for Frankfurt Bankenviertel Hochhaus residential floor — DIN 18008-4 Kategorie A point-fixed Tellerhalter, VSG laminated build-up, integrated with H-HHR Sicherheitstreppenraum + Druckbelüftung pressure boundary requirements
Frankfurt Districts & Premium Villa Belt
Frankfurt comprises 16 Stadtbezirke (city districts), with the bespoke staircase market concentrated specifically:
Westend-Süd
Frankfurt's most prestigious villa belt — most intact Wilhelminische stock in West Germany. International banking executive residential. €15,000–€22,000 typical.
Westend-Nord
Adjacent to Westend-Süd — Wilhelminische villa stock + premium contemporary apartment market. €13,500–€18,000.
Sachsenhausen-Nord / Sachsenhausen-Süd
South-of-Main premium belt, mixed Wilhelminische + Bauhaus, gentrifying Apfelwein-Kneipen quarter. €12,000–€16,500.
Nordend-West / Nordend-Ost
East of Westend, Wilhelminische apartment market with growing premium positioning, Holzhausenviertel premium. €11,000–€15,500.
Bockenheim
Adjacent Westend, Goethe University quarter — academic premium + Wilhelminische renovation market. €10,500–€14,500.
Innenstadt / Bahnhofsviertel — Bankenviertel
Hochhaus residential floors in mixed-use towers — H-HHR integration required. Most international apartment market in Germany. €11,500–€18,000.
Bornheim / Riederwald
Family-villa market with Wilhelminische conversion stock + contemporary Neubau. €10,500–€14,000.
Niederrad / Schwanheim
Frankfurter Höhe outer villa areas, modern Neubau Family family market, larger plot sizes. €11,000–€14,500.
Praunheim / Westhausen
Ernst May "Neues Frankfurt" heritage Bauhaus Siedlung — Denkmalschutz typical, sensitive contemporary intervention. €10,500–€14,000.
Quarter-turn central spine — typical Frankfurt Westend, Nordend and Sachsenhausen premium villa specification, with frameless glass Geländer satisfying HBO §37 Abs. 4 + DIN 18008-4 Kategorie B requirements
Hessen's Other Großstädte — Wiesbaden, Darmstadt, Kassel
Beyond Frankfurt, Hessen's other major cities deliver substantial volume — each with distinct character:
Wiesbaden
Hessen's state capital, historic spa town (Bäderstadt) with extensive Belle Époque + Wilhelminische architectural heritage. Premium villa concentration in Sonnenberg, Klarenthal, Nerotal, Frauenstein, Rambach. The Nassauer Bauschule influence drives a distinctive regional architectural language. Wiesbaden Kurort villas often feature elevated locations with views over the Rhine valley toward Mainz. Typical Wiesbaden villa spend €11,500–€16,500.
Darmstadt
Hessen's "City of Science" — Technische Universität Darmstadt + ESA satellite operations + Merck headquarters. Premium villa belt in Wixhausen, Bessungen, Eberstadt. Notable Mathildenhöhe Jugendstil heritage (UNESCO World Heritage 2021) drives heritage-sensitive renovation projects. Typical Darmstadt villa spend €10,500–€15,000.
Kassel
Northern Hessen's major city, home to documenta art exhibition + Volkswagen factory. Premium villa concentration in Bad Wilhelmshöhe (UNESCO Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe World Heritage), Kirchditmold, Vorderer Westen, Wilhelmshöhe. Substantial Wilhelminische renovation market. Typical Kassel villa spend €10,000–€14,500.
Marburg & Gießen
Marburg — Hessen's oldest university town with intact medieval Old Town. Premium villa in Wehrda, Cappel, Marburg-Süd. Substantial Fachwerkhaus heritage. Gießen — Justus-Liebig-University academic centre, premium villa in Wieseck, Allendorf. Typical Marburg/Gießen villa spend €9,500–€13,500.
Other Hessen Großstädte
- Offenbach — adjacent Frankfurt eastern industrial city, gentrifying residential market
- Hanau — Brüder-Grimm-Stadt, premium villa in Wilhelmsbad area
- Fulda — Baroque Old Town heritage market, premium suburbs
- Bad Homburg — premium spa town directly adjacent Frankfurt, prestigious Kurort villa market
- Königstein im Taunus — Frankfurt's premium commuter villa belt in the Taunus mountains
- Oberursel im Taunus — adjacent Königstein, established premium family market
- Limburg an der Lahn — Fachwerkhaus heritage market
Logistics — Kraków to Frankfurt Direct
Frankfurt sits centrally in Germany, accessed from Kraków via the trans-European A4 corridor with A45 final segment:
Kraków → Frankfurt Routing
- Distance: ~870 km via direct motorway corridor
- Route: A4 Kraków–Wrocław → A4 Wrocław–Görlitz → A4 (D) Görlitz–Dresden → A4 Dresden–Erfurt → A4 Erfurt–Bad Hersfeld → A45 Bad Hersfeld–Frankfurt
- Border crossing: Görlitz–Zgorzelec (no customs — both EU member states)
- Transit time: 2 working days for dedicated freight
- Delivery cost: €700–€900 typical (Frankfurt metropolitan + 50 km)
- Vehicle: Dedicated freight, typically 7.5t or 12t depending on order size
- Bankenviertel access: dedicated time-slot booking, evening/early-morning delivery typical for inner-city Hochhaus addresses
Hessen Routing Beyond Frankfurt
- Wiesbaden: A66 from Frankfurt — adds 30 minutes
- Darmstadt: A5 S from Frankfurt — adds 30 minutes
- Offenbach: A661 from Frankfurt — adds 15 minutes
- Hanau: A66 E from Frankfurt — adds 30 minutes
- Bad Homburg / Königstein: A661 N — adds 25 minutes (Königstein adds 20 more)
- Kassel: A7 N from Frankfurt corridor — adds 90 minutes
- Marburg: A5 N → A480 — adds 75 minutes
- Gießen: A5 N — adds 60 minutes
- Fulda: A66 E — adds 75 minutes
- Limburg an der Lahn: A3 W — adds 55 minutes
Bankenviertel Inner-City Access
For Bankenviertel Hochhaus residential delivery (Innenstadt, Bahnhofsviertel), Continox uses specialised inner-city freight protocols:
- Evening or early-morning delivery slots (after 19:00 or before 07:00) to avoid Bankenviertel daytime restrictions
- Dedicated security check-in coordination with building reception/management for tower access
- Hochhaus loading dock booking coordinated 5–7 days in advance
- Service-lift slot reservation for staircase component transit to upper residential floors
- Coordination with Brandschutzplaner for any temporary fire-safety arrangements during installation
Pricing for Frankfurt & Hessen Projects
Frankfurt pricing reflects its premium international banking market — typically 6–10% higher than Berlin, slightly below Munich:
| Configuration | From (Supply-Only) | Typical Frankfurt/Hessen Application |
|---|---|---|
| Floating Cantilever | €8,499 | Bankenviertel Hochhaus apartment, compact Sachsenhausen Maisonette |
| Central Spine (Mittelholmtreppe) | €9,399 | Most-specified — Westend villa, Nordend renovation, Wiesbaden Sonnenberg |
| U-Shape Central Spine | €9,900 | Tight-footprint Westend Wilhelminische renovation |
| L-Shape Central Spine | €9,700 | Quarter-turn villa typology — common in Westend and Nordend |
| Y-Shape Central Spine | €10,900 | Sculptural statement — Westend luxury, Bad Homburg Kurort villa |
| Premium Central Spine (LED + Bespoke Brass) | €12,200 | Westend Wilhelminische premium specification |
| H-HHR Hochhaus Compliant Mittelholmtreppe | €13,500 | Bankenviertel residential floors — F 90 + Bfl-s1 + Sicherheitstreppenraum integration |
| Fully Bespoke (helical, hand-finished) | €14,500+ | Architect-led commission, prestige Westend / Königstein im Taunus villa |
| Glass Balustrade (frameless Kat B) | €470/m | Standard residential — DIN 18008-4 Kat B with Handlauf, VSG laminated |
| Glass Balustrade (point-fixed Kat A) | €620/m | Westend luxury, Bankenviertel residential, Wiesbaden Sonnenberg specifications |
| H-HHR-grade glass Geländer | +8% surcharge | Hochhaus residential — additional fire-safety integration with Brandschutzkonzept |
| Delivery Frankfurt metropolitan | €700–€900 | Dedicated freight, 2 days transit |
| Delivery wider Hessen | €750–€1,000 | Wiesbaden, Darmstadt, Kassel, Marburg etc |
| Bankenviertel inner-city access | +€200–€350 | Evening slot, security coordination, service-lift reservation |
Typical Frankfurt & Hessen Project Spend
- Westend-Süd Wilhelminische villa renovation — premium central spine €12,200 + ~14 m frameless glass €6,580 + delivery €800 → €19,580 supply total
- Bankenviertel Hochhaus apartment — H-HHR-compliant Mittelholmtreppe €13,500 + ~10 m point-fixed Kat A €6,000 + 8% H-HHR glass surcharge €480 + delivery €1,100 → €21,080 supply total
- Sachsenhausen Altbau Maisonette — central spine €9,399 + ~10 m frameless glass €4,700 + delivery €750 → €14,849 supply total
- Wiesbaden Sonnenberg Kurort villa — Y-shape with bespoke detailing €11,500 + ~16 m frameless glass €7,520 + delivery €850 → €19,870 supply total
- Darmstadt Wixhausen contemporary villa — central spine €9,399 + ~12 m frameless glass €5,640 + delivery €850 → €15,889 supply total
- Königstein im Taunus prestige villa — fully bespoke €15,500 + ~18 m point-fixed Kat A €11,160 + delivery €950 → €27,610 supply total
Why Frankfurt Architects Choose Continox
Frankfurt/Hessen-Specific Continox Advantages
- 2-day transit Kraków → Frankfurt via direct A4–A45 motorway — efficient German central market access
- HBO 2018-specific compliance documentation — cover sheet referencing §§ 37, 38, 41 HBO with Hessen's Außenwand-preference rule and GK4 zusätzlicher mechanischer Beanspruchung addressed
- H-HHR Hochhaus integration specialism — Continox is one of few non-German bespoke staircase suppliers actively supplying Bankenviertel residential floors with full Sicherheitstreppenraum + Druckbelüftung coordination
- International project workflow — English-language project communication with German Bauantrag deliverables; faster decision cycles match Frankfurt's international banking pace
- Wilhelminische heritage specialism — Westend renovations require bespoke geometry to fit existing villa stairwells; Continox's bespoke-only model is ideal vs catalogue-product competitors
- Denkmalschutz coordination — Mathildenhöhe (Darmstadt UNESCO), Kassel Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe UNESCO, Wiesbaden Belle Époque Bäderstadt heritage projects
- Bankenviertel inner-city logistics — established protocols for evening delivery slots, security check-in, service-lift coordination at Hochhaus addresses
- EN 1090-1 EXC2 Declaration of Performance + marcado CE plate fitted, fully recognised by Frankfurt Bauaufsicht and all Hessen Bauämter
- Eurocode structural calculations signed by UK Chartered Structural Engineer (IStructE), with H-HHR-specific Brandschutznachweis where applicable
- 5-year warranty on all components — direct manufacturer warranty without distributor margin
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Solid light oak central spine — typical Frankfurt Westend villa renovation specification, complementing original Wilhelminische parquet palette and satisfying HBO §37 + DIN 18065 Wohngebäude class
FAQ — Frankfurt & Hessen Architects Ask
How much does a modern staircase cost for Frankfurt projects?
Continox supply for Frankfurt starts at €8,499 for compact floating cantilever (Bankenviertel Hochhaus apartment, Sachsenhausen Maisonette) to €26,000+ for fully bespoke configurations in Westend villas or Königstein im Taunus prestige residences. Most Westend, Nordend, Sachsenhausen premium villa projects spend €13,000–€19,500 supply-only. Bankenviertel Hochhaus residential apartments €15,000–€21,000 including H-HHR compliance integration. Wiesbaden Sonnenberg, Darmstadt Wixhausen, Kassel Bad Wilhelmshöhe villa markets €10,500–€16,500. Add €700–€900 delivery to Frankfurt metropolitan; €750–€1,000 to wider Hessen; +€200–€350 for Bankenviertel inner-city access. Frankfurt pricing 6–10% higher than Berlin equivalents, slightly below Munich.
How does HBO 2018 differ from MBO and other Landesbauordnungen?
HBO uses §-numbering (like Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen) but with Hessen-specific provisions: § 37 = Treppen (= MBO §34), § 38 = Notwendige Treppenräume (= MBO §35), § 41 = Umwehrungen (= MBO §38). Hessen-specific: § 38 Abs. 3 Satz 1 Treppenraum-an-Außenwand preference rule (innen liegend permitted only if Raucheintritt not endangering use sufficiently long); § 38 Abs. 4 Nr. 2 GK4 Treppenraumwände "auch unter zusätzlicher mechanischer Beanspruchung hochfeuerhemmend" — same stricter formulation as Hamburg HBauO; § 38 Abs. 7 13 m height threshold for Sicherheitsbeleuchtung in fenster-lose Treppenräume; § 38 Abs. 8 Rauchableitung 1 m² for innen liegende GK 5 Treppenräume; § 36 Abs. 3 8 m Anleiterung Hubrettungsfahrzeug rule. Continox supplies HBO-specific cover-sheet documentation matching the relevant § references.
What's the H-HHR (Hessische-Hochhaus-Richtlinie)?
The H-HHR is Hessen's specialised regulation framework for Hochhäuser (>22 m height to upper Aufenthaltsraum floor). It supplements HBO §§ 37/38 with significantly stricter Brandschutz, Rettungsweg, and Treppenraum requirements. Application: Frankfurt Bankenviertel residential floors, Frankfurt outer Hochhäuser (Mertonviertel, Westhafen, Europaviertel), Wiesbaden + Darmstadt commercial high-rise. Key requirements: two separate notwendige Treppenräume min Laufbreite 1.25 m OR one Sicherheitstreppenraum with Druckbelüftung; Schleusen separating apartments from Treppenraum; Feuerwehraufzug integration with min 3 m distance to notwendiger Flur door; tragende Teile feuerbeständig + nichtbrennbar throughout; Bekleidungen + Putze nichtbrennbar; Bodenbeläge schwerentflammbar; Steigleitungen in dedicated shafts (alternating-floor distribution >60 m). Continox supplies H-HHR-compliant Mittelholmtreppen with full Sicherheitstreppenraum + Druckbelüftung coordination.
Do you supply to Bankenviertel Hochhaus residential projects?
Yes — this is a Continox specialism. For Frankfurt Bankenviertel residential floors of mixed-use towers (OmniTurm, Tower One, Henninger Turm, Marienturm) Continox supplies bespoke Mittelholmtreppen integrated with H-HHR Sicherheitstreppenraum + Druckbelüftung systems. Standard configuration: steel central spine with R 90 concrete encasement (or EN 13381-8 intumescent paint achieving F 90 + nichtbrennbar); Bfl-s1 schwerentflammbar Bodenbelag oak/walnut treads with EN 13501-1 fire-treatment certification; frameless laminated glass Geländer per DIN 18008-4 Kat A or B with VSG build-up; coordination with Druckbelüftung pressure boundary; Schleusen integration at apartment-side openings with F 30 self-closing doors; UK Chartered Structural Engineer signature on Eurocode calculations satisfying project-specific Brandschutzkonzept. Inner-city Bankenviertel logistics: evening delivery slots, dedicated security coordination, service-lift booking. €13,500+ for H-HHR-compliant Mittelholmtreppe + 8% H-HHR surcharge on glass Geländer.
What about Wilhelminische villa renovations in Westend?
Frankfurt Westend has the most intact Wilhelminische villa stock in West Germany — largely undamaged in WWII while most other German cities lost extensive prewar fabric. This makes Westend Germany's premier Wilhelminische renovation market and a Continox specialism. Standard configuration: bespoke geometry to fit existing Wilhelminische stairwell dimensions (often 850–950 mm Laufbreite, non-standard heights); solid oak or walnut treads matching original villa parquet specifications (oil-finished or hand-rubbed); frameless glass Geländer preserving sight lines through ornate original Treppenhaus; hand-finished brass detailing increasingly specified for Westend luxury; Denkmalschutz coordination with Untere Denkmalschutzbehörde Frankfurt — many Westend villas under heritage protection. Heritage approval typically adds 4–8 weeks to Bauantrag timeline.
How long does delivery take from Kraków to Frankfurt?
Frankfurt sits centrally in Germany. Transit time is 2 working days via the direct A4–A4 (D)–A45 motorway corridor (~870 km). The Görlitz–Zgorzelec border crossing has no customs (both EU member states). Delivery cost €700–€900 for Frankfurt metropolitan; €750–€1,000 for wider Hessen (Wiesbaden, Darmstadt, Kassel, Marburg, Gießen). Bankenviertel inner-city projects: +€200–€350 for evening slot coordination, security check-in, service-lift booking. Total order-to-site lead time 5–9 weeks: 1 week design sign-off + 4–7 weeks fabrication + 2 days transit. H-HHR-compliant Hochhaus projects typically have longer lead times (8–12 weeks) due to additional Brandschutzplaner coordination.
Do you handle Mathildenhöhe UNESCO and other heritage projects?
Yes. Hessen has substantial UNESCO World Heritage protected areas: Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt (Jugendstil heritage, UNESCO 2021), Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe Kassel (UNESCO Romantic landscape with villas), Limes Romanus (extends through northern Hessen). Plus extensive Denkmalschutz heritage in Wiesbaden Belle Époque, Marburg medieval Old Town, Fulda Baroque, Frankfurt Westend Wilhelminische, and Ernst May "Neues Frankfurt" Bauhaus Siedlung (Praunheim, Westhausen). Heritage approval coordination through Untere Denkmalschutzbehörde of relevant Stadt or Kreis adds 4–10 weeks to Bauantrag timeline. Continox provides heritage-sensitive design — bespoke geometry to fit existing structural envelope, premium hardwood matching original specifications, frameless glass Geländer preserving original sight lines.
Can I get glass balustrades for Frankfurt balconies and terraces?
Yes. Continox manufactures full Geländer system range alongside staircases — frameless balustrades for terraces, balconies, mezzanines, Mehrfamilienhaus communal landings, Bankenviertel rooftop terraces — engineered to DIN 18008-4 Kategorien A/B/C with Pendelschlagversuch verification, VSG laminated glass per Kategorie, Geländerhöhe per HBO §41 + DIN 18065 (90 cm or 110 cm depending on Δh). For Frankfurt Bankenviertel rooftop terraces and Westend luxury balconies, point-fixed Tellerhalter Kategorie A provides maximum visual transparency. For Hochhaus rooftop terrace specifications, the H-HHR + DIN 18008-4 combination drives Kategorie A with VSG 12.12.4 build-up minimum and Tellerhalter charakteristische Tragkraft min 2.8 kN. See our Glass Balustrade DIN 18008-4 Guide for technical details.
Do you supply to Wiesbaden, Darmstadt, Kassel, Marburg?
Yes. Wiesbaden (Sonnenberg, Klarenthal, Nerotal, Frauenstein, Rambach — Bäderstadt + state capital): €11,500–€16,500, Nassauer Bauschule + Belle Époque heritage, A66 from Frankfurt adds 30 minutes. Darmstadt (Wixhausen, Bessungen, Eberstadt, plus Mathildenhöhe Jugendstil UNESCO): €10,500–€15,000, A5 S adds 30 minutes. Kassel (Bad Wilhelmshöhe UNESCO, Kirchditmold, Vorderer Westen): €10,000–€14,500, A7 N adds 90 minutes. Marburg (Wehrda, Cappel, Marburg-Süd — university town with Fachwerkhaus heritage): €9,500–€13,500, A5 N → A480 adds 75 minutes. Gießen (Wieseck, Allendorf): €9,500–€13,000, A5 N adds 60 minutes. All projects supplied with HBO-specific cover-sheet documentation referencing §§ 37, 38, 41 HBO. Plus Bad Homburg, Königstein, Oberursel im Taunus premium commuter belt for Frankfurt residents.
Which Frankfurt districts do you supply most often?
Continox supplies across all 16 Frankfurt Stadtbezirke. The highest project volumes come from: Westend-Süd + Westend-Nord (Frankfurt's most prestigious villa belt with most intact Wilhelminische stock in West Germany — international banking executive residential); Sachsenhausen-Nord + Sachsenhausen-Süd (south-of-Main premium); Nordend-West + Nordend-Ost (east of Westend with Holzhausenviertel premium); Bockenheim (university quarter); Bornheim (family-villa). For Bankenviertel Hochhaus residential (Innenstadt, Bahnhofsviertel) — most international apartment market in Germany requiring H-HHR integration. Niederrad / Schwanheim (Frankfurter Höhe outer villa). For Praunheim / Westhausen Ernst May Bauhaus heritage (Denkmalschutz). Premium commuter belt: Bad Homburg, Königstein im Taunus, Oberursel im Taunus.
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From compact Sachsenhausen Maisonette to prestige Westend Wilhelminische villa, from Bankenviertel H-HHR Hochhaus residential to Wiesbaden Sonnenberg Kurort, from Mathildenhöhe UNESCO to Königstein im Taunus — Continox supplies bespoke modern staircases with full HBO §§ 37 / 38 / 41 + H-HHR + DIN 18065 + DIN 18008-4 compliance documentation. Free 3D visualisation, fixed-price quote within 48 hours, intra-EU supply (2 working days), structural calculations signed by UK Chartered Structural Engineer (IStructE).
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