Porsche Pavilion Wolfsburg, German Architecture Structure, Architect, Images
Porsche Pavilion Wolfsburg
New Autostadt Building Structure in Germany – design by Henn Architekten
24 Mar 2019
Porsche Pavilion, Wolfsburg
Design: Henn Architekten
Location: Wolfsburg, Germany
Autostadt Wolfsburg Building
For the first time since its opening in 2000, the Autostadt in Wolfsburg received another building structure in the form of the new Porsche Pavilion. The organically shaped building is sitting at the central axis of the theme park and offers 400 m² of space for exhibitions and presentations.

photograph : HG Esch
Curving lines and exciting bends make the Pavilion a dynamic yet reduced sculpture with its characteristics derived from the Porsche brand image. The structure captures the dynamic flow of driving with a seamless building skin. A matte-finished stainless steel cladding forms the flush envelope of this vibrant structure, creating the impression of a homogeneous unity, whilst creating a continuously changing appearance depending on light and weather conditions.
photo : HG Esch
At the entrance the pavilion cantilevers 25m over the lagoon?s water surface in front. Below the cantilever of the large asymmetrical roof, a sheltered external space opens up providing seating for a few hundred guests.

photo : HG Esch
Similar to the monocoque construction technology used for lightweight structures in the automotive and aerospace industries, the building envelope forms a ...