Hanse Merkur.
A sculptural design. The new lobby at Siegfried-Wedells-Platz combines modern architectural elements with functional features to meet both aesthetic and practical needs.
The entrance hall connects the architectural ensemble at Siegfried-Wedells-Platz, consisting of the historic “Wedells” building, a structure from the 1990s, and the atrium situated between them. The new lobby “flows” into the urban space as an expressive extension of the glass atrium and opens up with a widely cantilevered roof that, clad in solid surface material, appears like a sculpture on the forecourt. The south side features a simple glass façade to highlight the historic building, while on the north side, the roof becomes the façade. Two “fingers” extend down to the ground here, giving the building a striking rear profile.
The roof consists of over 100 mineral-based panels that are invisiblyattachedto asteeland wood substructure. The rectangular structure beneath the roof is surrounded by an almost six-meter-high, frameless glass façade. The interior is column-free, as the loads are transferred to the façade posts via steel beams. A specially developed revolving door with an invisible air curtain completes the innovative design.
The Hanse Merkur building features an impressive lobby that blends historical heritage with modern architecture, setting new standards with its sculptural roof and innovative design.
