Construction on Campus

Food Logistics and Sustainability Building

On the two-story building's north face, staggered walls trace the curve of the adjacent Falterstraße, offering a good amount of space inside the building for various uses. Seminar rooms and laboratories are located on the first floor. The upper floor has been designed as a triplex, with offices facing the north and south. The staggered central area of the building is broken up by two atria that connect the two floors and provide pleasant lighting conditions through two skylights. All offices, with the exception of the student office, are located on the second floor.

The strong timber and glass façade covers the building's load-bearing skeleton and is held in place by visible ceiling edges. The materials used include finished concrete, wooden elements and large-format glass panes, as well as closed wooden panels, intending to evoke a rustic look and feel. The building is characterized by its robustness and craftsmanship. The same concept is also reflected in the new Lecture Hall and Beverage Technology Center buildings, which have also been designed by the same architectural firm. The intention is for the buildings to blend in well with the ambience of the region and contribute to the identity of the Geisenheim campus.

The roof areas of the building will be planted with greenery and equipped with a photovoltaic system. Rainwater is collected in cisterns and used to irrigate the university's parks and agricultural areas.