Überdachungsbauwerke ZOB Pforzheim: geometrisch komplexe, zeichenhafte Tragstrukturen in Stahlbauweise

Umbrella roofs of ZOB Pforzheim: Structural design of geometrically sophisticated emblematical steel structures.

Three new roofs are part of the project central bus station Pforzheim. Functional necessary and in terms of design striking the roofs have significant relevance for the entire area. Appearance and form of the extremely filigree steel roofs, covered with a white cladding, have been adjusted to transportation, urban as well as architectural planning aspects. This article describes the structural design process for the roof structures as well as their structural behaviour.