Architects: ICD/ITKE/IntCDC University of Stuttgart
Area: 50 m²
Year: 2024
Photography: ICD-ITKE-IntCDC-University of Stuttgart, Roland Halbe, Nina Baisch, Christoph Morlok
Foundation Engineering: wbm Beratende Ingenieure
Landscaping: Lohrer Hochrein
Concrete Foundations: Fischbach Bauunternehmen
Architectural Team: Prof. Achim Menges, Martin Alvarez, Monika Göbel, Laura Kiesewetter, David Stieler, Dr. Dylan Wood, Prof. Dr. Jan Knippers, Gregor Neubauer
Structural Design Team: Prof. Dr. Jan Knippers, Gregor Neubauer
Timber Manufacturing: Blumer-Lehmann AG
Checking Engineer: Prof. Hans Joachim Blaß
Surveying Engineering: Collins + Knieps Vermessungsingenieure
Façade Engineering: Schöne Neue Welt Ingenieure GbR
City: Wangen im Allgäu
Country: Germany
The Wangen Tower, a timber structure designed by ICD/ITKE/IntCDC University of Stuttgart for the Landesgartenschau in Wangen im Allgäu, Germany, exemplifies innovative architectural approaches using bio-based materials. Completed in 2024, the tower showcases the potential of naturally renewable, locally sourced, and resource-effective timber, emphasizing regenerative design and scientific research integration.
The Wangen Tower and Hybrid Flax Pavilion, constructed for the Landesgartenschau in Wangen im Allgäu, Germany, reflect the collaboration between the ICD and ITKE institutes at the University of Stuttgart. Originating from research by the Cluster of Excellence “Integrative Computational Design and Construction for Architecture (IntCDC),” these structures highlight the innovative use of bio-based materials and bio-inspired designs, offering new perspectives on regenerative and expressive architecture.
Positioned in the western Allgäu’s picturesque landscape, the Wangen Tower serves as an architectural landmark and a pioneering timber structure for the Landesgartenschau 2024. Based on IntCDC research, this is the first multi-level, walkable building featuring self-shaped, structural timber components.
The tower’s distinct timber structure demonstrates the potential of renewable, locally sourced, and regionally manufactured timber architecture. This potential is realized through an integrative approach combining scientific research, computational design, digital fabrication, and expert craftsmanship.
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Address: Aumühleweg 5, Wangen im Allgäu 88239, Germany
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