Lüdenscheid District Administration Building – Modern Electrification in the Extension
The Märkischer Kreis has expanded its central administrative headquarters in Lüdenscheid. With the 5,600-square-metre extension, KKW Architekten has created a modern working environment for politicians, administrative staff and the public. In addition to nearly 100 office workstations, a new plenary chamber and several conference rooms form the centrepiece of the extension. The interior design focused on clean lines and discreet, highly functional building technology – a project perfectly suited to EVOline’s electrification systems, which were selected as a local solution from Lüdenscheid.
From Traditional Office to Modern Workspace
The transformation from a traditional administrative headquarters into a flexible workplace places high demands on the building’s technical infrastructure. Around 53 kilometres of cabling were installed in the extension alone. The challenge for the interior design was to route this extensive infrastructure precisely to the desks without compromising the furniture’s clean design language or workplace ergonomics. While reliable standard connections are sufficient for the office floors, the prestigious meeting and conference rooms required customised interfaces to accommodate changing users and highly integrated media technology.
Clear Separation of Functions
The new plenary chamber presented a particular planning challenge: at each of the 86 parliamentary seats, permanently installed conference technology (microphones and voting systems) had to be combined with easily accessible charging ports for mobile devices, all within a limited space. The architects addressed this requirement by installing two units from the EVOline Circle80 Family at each workstation. With their low installation height, the units were mounted directly from above into 80 mm cut-outs in the light-coloured tabletops. An individually configured Circle80 Access is dedicated exclusively to the chamber's technical equipment, while a second Circle80 with a Hide rotating cover provides members of parliament with convenient connectivity for laptops and smartphones. When not in use, the Hide rotating cover protects the connections and blends seamlessly into the tabletop as a flush, closed disc. A simple twist reveals the classic Circle80 configuration, complete with a power socket and USB charger.
Clutter-Free Conference Tables Without Cable Clutter
In the meeting rooms of various sizes, the planners combined simple wooden surfaces with discreet connectivity solutions. The EVOline BackFlip is installed in the centre of the tables. A gentle push on the surface rotates the unit upwards, revealing two power sockets and a USB-C port. When closed, the connections disappear completely, creating a clean-desk aesthetic for high-quality meeting and presentation spaces. Thanks to the BackFlip’s range of available finishes and colours, it blends harmoniously into the overall design concept. The room equipment is complemented by matching Circle80 Access units, providing equally convenient access to additional connections, as well as well-designed cable management across the tabletop.
The contemporary extension gives the approximately forty-year-old administrative complex a strong foundation for the municipal challenges of the future. The project demonstrates how sophisticated media technology and a high density of connections can be aesthetically integrated into modern interior concepts. EVOline’s smart electrification solutions support this architectural vision by providing a clearly structured technical infrastructure while keeping the focus on what matters most. The result is a multifunctional working environment that meets the diverse needs of politicians, administrative staff and the public.
About Schulte - Elektrotechnik
Behind EVOline is Schulte - Elektrotechnik. In 1964, Siegfried Schulte established his own engineering business in Lüdenscheid – and to this day continues to pursue his vision of safe and intelligent electrical solutions.
As a provider of modular system solutions for power and data connections, EVOline develops products covering the entire spectrum of electrification for both modern office environments and residential spaces.
Today, Schulte - Elektrotechnik operates worldwide through more than 30 sales partners. Around 200 employees manufacture all EVOline products at the company's Lüdenscheid site, with a high degree of vertical integration. The significant amount of manual assembly involved in production ensures outstanding workmanship and product quality.
EVOline has received numerous design awards. Schulte - Elektrotechnik has been manufacturing energy-efficient and environmentally conscious products under the “Made in Germany” label for more than six decades.