Graft Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH

Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion

Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein

Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion 

Graft Architects

ARCHITECTS
Graft

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Wes Landschaftsarchitektur

CONTRACTOR ROOF STRUCTUREB
Eiffel Deutschland Stahltechnologie Gmbh

PHOTOGRAPHS
Tobias Hein

YEAR
 2013 

LOCATION
Wolfsburg, Germany 

CATEGORY
Parking

Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein
Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein

Text description provided by architect.

GRAFT was commissioned to remodel a former parking area on the site of VW Autostadt in Wolfsburg, Germany.

Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein
Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein

The task was to create a quiet area where the buyer of a new car could get familiar with all the functions in an almost private atmosphere.

The space had to be protected from rain and direct sunlight, while allowing enough daylight to avoid the usage of energetically expensive and unnecessary artificial light.

Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein
Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein

We developed the idea of a horizontal leaf that protects the landscape underneath with its organic form.

In the architectural application of this image, it was necessary to produce the greatest possible lightness: A special static principle allows for the roof to rest in just two points.

Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein
Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein

It lays in the landscape and defines a clear and protected room.

The orientation of the roof represents a welcoming gesture through its curvature.

Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein
Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein

The elegant amorphous geometry of the roof structure forms an evident bridge between top and bottom, between sky and landscape.

The associated service pavilion fulfills various functions: the customer can ask questions about his new car or purchase accessories.

Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein
Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein

As the roof follows the concept of a leaf, the pavilion is integrated into the architectural landscape and not designed as a separate building. Basic forms of shelter can be found in the expression of the internal architecture.

Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein
Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein


Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein
Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein
Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein
Autostadt Roof and Service Pavilion
© Tobias Hein


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