Five new residential complexes line the former railway property between Munich’s main station and Munich-Pasing. The most recently constructed complex is on Paul-Gerhardt-Allee in Munich-Obermenzing; it comprises approximately 2,400 flats and space for retail and services. 

The Belvedere residential and commercial building is the most eye-catching property in the new complex: The elegant new build from the allmannwappner architectural firm demonstrates how urban, architectural and soundproofing requirements can be combined in a hybrid-use urban landmark. 

The Belvedere residential and commercial building with a town square in front of it, designed by allmannwappner in cooperation with realgrün Landschaftsarchitekten, comprises the western entrance to the quarter, occupying an important position in the cityscape. As a hybrid-use urban landmark with a shared rooftop garden, it creates added value for the entire district. The new build was preceded by a series of design competitions sponsored by Münchenbau Bauträger GmbH, in partnership with the property owners Paul-Gerhardt-Allee GmbH & Co. KG and Wohnbau Pasing GmbH & Co. KG.

The base level of the building, which spans the majority of the site, houses all the local amenities for the new district on 5,000 square metres of floor space: In addition to generous retail spaces, the building offers restaurants and services that can all be accessed via a shared foyer on the square in front of the building.

Three structures positioned on the base level are reserved for residential use, offering space for a total of 164 units with 2-, 2.5- or 3-room flats ranging in size from 40 to 90 square metres. The flats are primarily freehold, but a small number are also state-subsidised. The tallest structure is the striking entrance to the complex; the other two structures were offset and tiered behind it. They surround a shared rooftop garden on the base level, which can be accessed via a semi-public external staircase.

Extensive computer simulations for each storey and visible section of building surface helped the planners determine the specific sound insulation requirements. A highly sophisticated facade concept allowed them to bypass the requirement for a four-storey sound barrier stipulated in the development plan. A well-structured layout made it possible to completely eliminate the need for windows in areas of the building subjected to extreme noise. A series of further measures helped the designers meet the significant sound insulation requirements, including high-quality sound insulation windows, soundproofed outdoor air vents and glazing on the recessed balconies.