Speed Architecture is a unique place where the road design and architecture meet in the cyclone of a good decision. Perfect place to build from where the heart beats BMW Welt BMW has 90 years, namely Milbertshofen, near the company’s first factory to the headquarters of the legendary 4Cylinder Building, and the BMW Museum. “This building with a roof like a cloud Priks.

BMW Welt is situated on 25 000 square meters of total built-up area is 73 000 square meter building consists of seven floors, four of them underground. The plan divides the building into five sections: Hall, Premiere, forums, and Tower Bridge. Hall is a large hall, illuminated by strong sunlight. Premiere called the zone associated with the Hall and dedicated to the procurement, testing and selling cars. The building has an exhibition space and a place for special events. Bridge serves as a liaison between the museum building and BMW.

The interior of the building has an easy orientation and create maximum comfort for visitors. The idea is building to see, feel, smell, taste or glimpse BMW BMW experience with all your senses “- as told by the company building is divided into 1154 space for easy access to 18th floor escalator maintenance. With its unique design and features, developing communication amongst the new generation of the XXI century building company was described as the BMW Welt.

The most distinctive part ofuntighten the structure of the roof that resembles a cloud , and wrapped like a hurricane tower Double Cone. At first glance, Double Cone roof and look like a complete unit. Double Cone rises to a height of 28 m , representing one of the main pillars of the roof. Double Cone diameter is 45 m tapered ” waist “to” typhoon ” is a diameter of 14 m.

For the construction of the column were needed 820 tons steel. Unusual roof, covered with a ” ring ” an area of 16,000 square meters Furthermore, on the Double Cone roof is supported on 11 pillars , which helps its perception as a cloud floating in the sky. Combining form with function, which is characteristic of architectural design of BMW Welt, is seen very clearly in the elegant appearance of the building. Aesthetic appearance of the facade is matched with its function of air conditioning. planking is made of glass.

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