Location: Munich, Germany.

Architect: Felix Fischer Architekten.

The Schwabinger Tor is a newly constructed city district that serves as a hub for the surrounding areas and an introduction to central Munich. The tram station, with its curved roofs, is a distinctive feature of the district and acts as a point of identification for the city square behind the Andaz hotel. The station is an entrance to the entire development, and its design is based on an arch, which is the motive for the design. The arch spans across the tram-rails, and two Hyperboloid structures are constructed off this arch, one on each side of the rail tracks. The station serves not only as a shelter for passengers but also as a 3-dimensional sculpture. Depending on the viewpoint, new perspectives and images will appear, such as the arch or two dancing dragons. The pavement of the square also communicates with the roofs, forming a dynamic piece of art. The structure is made of welded steel and covered by a single layer of “wrinkle-free” ETFE foil. In summary, the Schwabinger Tor is a newly built city district that acts as a center for its immediate surroundings and a prelude to central Munich. The tram station, with its curved roofs, is a distinctive feature of the district and serves as a point of identification for the city square behind the Andaz hotel. The station’s design is based on an arch, and two Hyperboloid structures are constructed off this arch, one on each side of the rail tracks. The station serves not only as a shelter for passengers but also as a 3-dimensional sculpture, with new perspectives and images appearing depending on the viewpoint. The structure is made of welded steel and covered by a single layer of “wrinkle-free” ETFE foil.

Photo credit: rainer viertlböckam buchet.