Garching student residence

Project details

Garching student residence

The Garching University and Research Center offers over 10,000 students an inspiring environment for research and teaching in the disciplines of physics, chemistry, computer science, mechanical engineering and mathematics. To enhance the quality of life on the campus, the arcade buildings were equipped with an innovative facade design made of X-TEND Stainless Steel Cable Mesh.

The architects from Fink + Jocher in Munich have developed a concept that emphasizes the transparency and openness of the complex. The X-TEND mesh provides storey-high fall protection, while the surrounding paths and pergolas create a vital, inviting ambience for the residents. Adapted to two mesh sizes, the mesh provides both protection and an airy appearance. By dispensing with intermediate cables, the façade remains flexible and delicate.

The residents of the student residence experience nature right on their doorstep. The X-TEND® stainless steel cable mesh not only provides security, but also serves as a climbing aid for plants that wrap around the building. The seasonal greenery creates a dynamic appearance and brings nature directly into the everyday lives of the residents.

With this project, the Technical University of Munich is combining technology and nature in an exemplary way. Residents can experience the changing seasons up close - from the first buds in spring to the withering of the leaves in fall. The greenery ensures a pleasant microclimate and makes the student residence an example of innovative architecture and sustainable design.