Hauptniederlassung Mercedes-Benz Frankfurt

The fusion of the Frankfurt and Offenbach operations made it necessary to build a new regional headquarters. The triangular site is flanked by the main Frankfurt-Offenbach road axis, ICE railway tracks, a public pedestrian and cycle path and areas of greenery.

The L-shaped, 28,000 m² building is divided into three main elements. The heart of the design is the glass showroom for the presentation of new cars. The open, light-filled exhibition hall consists of two gallery levels below a three-story void. To the exterior a powerful flat roof extends out over the recessed post-and rail façade.

The ensemble is completed to the east by the used-car sales and delivery buildings and to the west by the workshop and storage area. The two-story administration area is located above. The dark-grey façade establishes a clear contrast with the glazed main hall. The façade to the ground floor client contact area is highlighted by an irregular series of display windows while the regular continuous window strips of the upper levels recall classic office buildings and bring an air of calm to the external appearance.