Institute Of Physics Garching TU Munich

The new laboratory building’s design is based on the campus masterplan and the orthogonal pattern of existing buildings with inner courtyards. The volume replicates the underlying structure of their neighbours. By offsetting the new addition from the established building line, it creates a prestigiously located, central public square which is visually linked to the refectory. Furthermore, this layout unites every existing building by using the new square as an organic connection around which old and new are clustered. Now acting together, all buildings and open spaces contribute to a modern, dynamic and flexible knowledge landscape with its own identity. The new structure is organised on a ring-shaped plan. The labs run along the outside, visible from the campus. Expanded areas in the corners contain the seminar- and communal spaces conceived as uncomplicated places of contact and communication. At strategic positions in the inner ring’s corners, fixed cores with circulation and services have been placed. In between there are semi-transparent office areas each orientated towards an individually landscaped courtyard. A combination of thin ribbon windows which flow into a select few larger openings mediate between the styles and impressions of the surrounding older buildings while also lending the otherwise understated composition a dynamic, technologically aware air. The outer shell consists of curtain-type zinc-coated metal panels and slats, which convey the technical character of the building’s contents to the outside world. Narrow recesses allow unobstructed views when sitting in the laboratories, seminar rooms, and lounge areas. The perforated areas above provide permanent sun protection while allowing visibility and preventing overheating in summer. Inside the building, warm-toned exposed concrete and birch wood wall paneling harmonize with subtly colored mineral flooring. Semi-transparent offices allow views in all directions, creating a spacious and pleasant atmosphere that promotes communication and community. The concept, design, and materials are focused on flexibility, robustness, and durability.

Design Team: Andreas Cukrowicz, Anton Nachbaur-Sturm, Martin Ladinger, Tobias Beyrer
in cooperation with Vogt Landschaft GmbH Berlin, BM.C Baumanagement GmbH München, transsolar Stuttgart, eretec Laborplanung GmbH & Co.KG Gummersbach.
Project Team: Philipp Schertler [PL], Roland Gmeinder, Lukas Vögel, Stefan Abbrederis, Gregor Löber, Johanna Brunner-Skofic, Andreas Cukrowicz, Anton Nachbaur-Sturm.
Client: Bavaria State Government, the Bavarian State Ministry for Education, Culture, Science and Art represented by the Munich 2 Office of Public Works.
Competition 2016 1.Preis, Construction 2020-2025