We translate artistic designs and creative ideas into well-engineered structures. On this basis we produce precise shop and assembly drawings that define every relevant construction detail. Careful engineering lays the groundwork for efficient fabrication, safe assembly and reliable use.
From an idea, a sketch or a model, we develop precise shop and assembly documents. Our design engineers produce drawings to scale, detail and connection drawings, and complete parts lists and material specifications. Careful planning is the basis for efficient fabrication and smooth assembly. It minimises risks, avoids unnecessary rework and keeps the project safe and economical.
Structures for theatre and events have to do more than work in operation: they also have to meet the demands of fabrication, transport and assembly. From the planning stage onwards, we take into account load assumptions, transport dimensions, how the build is divided, and the design of joints and connections. The result is economical, safe and easy-to-assemble structures that can be reliably fabricated, transported and installed on site, even on tight schedules. We supply load-bearing steel structures in line with the requirements of EN 1090.
The close collaboration between metalwork, joinery, scenic decoration, paint shop and stage technology makes practical planning from a single source possible. Our designs take the requirements of every trade involved into account and are, in most cases, verified by trial assemblies. The result is well-thought-out shop and assembly documents that ensure efficient fabrication, smooth workflows and safe execution.
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We develop detailed shop and assembly documents from designs, sketches or models for stage sets, exhibitions, trade-fair stands and art-in-architecture projects. In doing so, we define structures, materials, connections, transport splits and assembly sequences as the basis for fabrication.
Shop drawings translate the detailed design into workshop drawings ready for fabrication. They clearly define materials, dimensions, connections and fabrication details and form the basis for production and assembly.
The detailed design describes the structure, function and appearance of a project. Shop drawings work these specifications out down to the last detail and make them buildable for fabrication and assembly.
EN 1090 governs the fabrication of load-bearing steel and aluminium structures. It ensures that structures are produced and documented to defined quality standards. hertzer GmbH is certified to EN 1090 for steel and aluminium structures.
Large assemblies are divided into units suited to transport and assembly while they are still being engineered. Connections and fittings are designed so that set-up and dismantling are efficient and safe.
In a trial assembly, a component or structure is fully assembled before delivery. This allows fit, assembly sequences and technical functions to be checked and optimised at an early stage.
Yes. We build both to our own designs and to plans by set designers, scenographers, architects or technical departments. Where needed, we add the necessary shop and assembly documents.
For a reliable cost estimate, we need information about the project that is as precise as possible, such as design drawings, models, details of materials and finishes, dates and installation conditions. The more precise the information, the more accurate the quotation.
Our clients include theatres and opera houses, festivals, museums, exhibition venues, trade-fair and event agencies, as well as artists and architecture practices. From our base in Berlin, we realise projects across Europe.
Building culture since 1994.
