project
Molecular Biology Institute Dresden
General information
-
Home page
https://www.henn.com/en/project/max-planck-institute-molecular-cell-biology-and-genetics
-
Location address
Dresden
-
Location country
Germany
-
Year of construction
2001
- Function of building
-
Degree of enclosure
Open structure
-
Climatic zone
Temperate - cold winters and mild summers
-
Number of layers
mono-layer
-
Type of application of the membrane
attached
-
Primary function of the tensile structure
- Rain protection
Description
The world-class Finnish architects, Mikko Heikkinen and Markku Komonen, were selected as principal architects together with the German architectural firm of HENN. The philosophy of Heikkinen – Komonen is reduction and neutrality, which is reflected in the architecture of the MPI-CBG building. The building consists of 1,100 m2 laboratories which connect to a tall central hall space that functions as communications center.
Description of the environmental conditions
Material of the cover
-
Cable-net/Fabric/Hybrid/Foil
Fabric
Main dimensions and form
Duration of use
-
Temporary or permanent structure
Permanent
Involved companies
-
Architects
Heikkinen & Komonen
Editor
-
Editor
Marijke Mollaert
