TRIDEA Office Complex

Meticulously designed and executed in a confined space: for the TRIDEA high-rise complex in the city centre of Munich, Zentrale Technik is responsible for both the complex excavation design in the immediate vicinity of the underground station and the sophisticated façade design and building physics – a project that relies on early consultation and precise coordination.

Client

Bayerische Versorgungskammer (BVK)

Contractor

STRABAG Real Estate GmbH; Ed. ZÜBLIN AG

Location

Munich-Bogenhausen

Participation ZT

Until 2028

Type of building

Office building

Construction method

Solid construction and timber hybrid high-rise buildings with modular double façade

The lowest floors of the future headquarters of the Bayerische Versorgungskammer can be seen from a lofty height

Technical responsibility in a confined space

In the heart of Munich’s Bogenhausen district, the TRIDEA office complex is taking shape, featuring buildings up to 100 metres tall – a project that stands out for its complexity and diversity. On the design side, Zentrale Technik is responsible for three key elements: excavation design, building physics, and the design and support for the implementation of the façades. Particular attention was paid to the excavation, which borders directly on existing underground railway structures.

The challenging excavation pit in the dark and floodlit by the construction spotlights.

Engineering Excellence in Munich’s Bogenhausen District

The demands placed on structural engineering, safety and the construction process are high: to minimise the impact on the surrounding area, a specialised design incorporating embankments, diagonal bracing and a pre-cast floor slab was developed. This requires not only in-depth technical expertise, but also the ability to coordinate across several service phases - from conceptual design to execution.

The interaction between the facade and the timber, steel and solid-structure elements of the TRIDEA office complex requires not only technical expertise but, above all, coordination of the highest standard – and this is precisely where we were able to demonstrate our strength as an integrated design team.

Andreas Fehringer
Project Manager Facade, Zentrale Technik

Three building structures, one common goal: systematic design

A ZÜBLIN site manager makes an important phone call on the construction site.

The design challenge lies in the interaction of three different building components, each with its own construction method: solid, steel-composite and timber hybrid construction. Early and precise clarification was essential, particularly for the timber-hybrid high-rise, as the high degree of prefabrication of the timber and facade elements leaves little scope for subsequent adjustments. Precise coordination of all trades – particularly at interfaces – is ensured through close, direct collaboration between the design team, site management and detailed design.

The timber façade is already taking shape on the first floor.

Facade design in tune with timber construction

The strength of interdisciplinary collaboration is also evident in the facade of the TRIDEA office complex. Our façade engineering team was involved from service phase of conceptual design onwards – with short decision-making processes and a keen understanding of the requirements of timber construction. The facade of the future headquarters of the Bayerische Versorgungskammer must not only be convincing in terms of design and building physics, but also meet the specific logistical requirements of prefabrication and the confined urban building site.

The TRIDEA is growing upwards amidst many cranes.

The successful design and execution of the excavation and facade in one of Munich's most challenging building construction projects is the result of collaboration between all parties involved – underpinned by technical expertise, rapid responsiveness and effective communication. In addition, Zentrale Technik is responsible for project management and, in part, specialist site supervision for the MEP systems and the building envelope – ensuring a smooth process right through to handover. At TRIDEA, Zentrale Technik does far more than just traditional design: it ensured that three structures with different requirements ultimately formed a coherent entity.

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