V I E W L E O N R O D S T R A S S E A U D I T E R M I N A L M U N I C H A L B R E C H T S T R A S S E This building is the first project completed in Germany based on the corporate design architecture created for Audi. Dynamism, asymmetry and transparency are the main design features characterising this corporate architecture. Asymmetric curve segments in the interior simulate the dynamics of real road situations and function as platforms for the presentation of new cars. Due to the vertical arrangement of space, an extensive range of cars can be displayed on a comparably small inner-city plot. The presentation areas themselves are connected via escalators, thus creating a spatial continuum. The expressively designed showroom windows contrast with the clear orthogonal system of the main structure. AUDI TERMINAL MUNICH - FAÇADES AND INTERIOR The showroom facades are adapted to each particular urban situation. The ground level glazed corner aperture opens the interior towards the crossing of Leonrodstrasse and Albrechstrasse, whereas the upper level glazed aperture provides a far-reaching vista of Leonrodstraße. The curved spatial profile of the showrooms are each orientated towards the surrounding urban space with maximum transparency, while the dynamic suggestion of movement created by the space draws customers towards the interior of the building. The facade cladding consists of perforated, folded aluminium sheet metal panels covering the entire building, thus creating a building with significant presence. The die cut, glazed showroom apertures receive a particular significance within this otherwise closed facade. The simple geometry of the building volume contrasts with its expressive incisions. Thus, the 1 ALLMANN SATTLER WAPPNER. ARCHITEKTEN A U D I T E R M I N A L M U N I C H A L B R E C H T S T R A S S E
VIEW ALBRECHTSTRASSE / LEONRODSTRASSE building is provided with an unmistakable identity. The showrooms are placed between a dark curve floor curve and a light ceiling curve. To accentuate the dynamic spatial effect, the walls of the presentation area are slightly sloped or tilted. At the same time, the floor and wall or floor and ceiling combine to form a single unit in the form of a shell. Materials and surfaces convey an impression of restraint and clarity. The dark gray shell of the floor reference in its colour to the asphalt of a street and highlights the presented vehicles. Along with the white shell of the ceiling it surrounds the presentation area and defines a clear boarder to the functional areas. The functional areas extend over two floors and are clearly separated to the showroom. The car presentation is reserved to the curved spaces. The two-story auxiliary areas are connected with the showroom via openings in the curved wall oriented towards the customer area along the lower part of the convex wall and towards areas such as café/lounge or shop in the upper part of the concave wall. The rear courtyard entrance leads service customers directly into the showroom, functioning as a central platform which serves to focus customer streams and redirect them both horizontally as well as vertically. 2
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AUDI TERMINAL MUNICH INTERIOR FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR 4
AUDI TERMINAL MUNICH - PROJECT DATA Competition 2005 1. price Project phase 05/2006-06/2008 Building phase 05/2007-06/2008 Location Audi Centre, Albrechtstrasse 16, 80636 Munich, Germany Client Mahag Unternehmensgruppe Project Manager Karin Hengher Project Architect Michael Frank, Kai Homm Work stages 1-5 (basic evaluation - implementation planning) according to HOAI (Regulations on Architects and Engineers Fees) Total costs value incl. taxes 10 million EUR Gross floor area 4,100 sqm Gross volume 22,300 m³ Structural Engineer Werner Sobek Ingenieure, Stuttgart Building Services Laux, Kaiser & Partner Ingenieursgesellschaft, Stuttgart Landscape Design Realgrün Landschaftsarchitekten, Munich Electrical Engineer Raible & Partner, Reutlingen Building Physics Horstmann + Berger, Altensteig Energy Consulting TransSolar Energietechnik, Munich Lighting Design Schmidt König Lichtplaner, Munich 5 ALLMANN SATTLER WAPPNER. ARCHITEKTEN A U D I T E R M I N A L M U N I C H A L B R E C H T S T R A S S E