Location
Düsseldorf, Germany
Owner
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
Completed on
2000
Scope of our work
conceptual design, detailed design, site supervision
Architect
gmp · Architekten von Gerkan, Marg und Partner
This square fair hall, covering a total area of 26,000 m², is the largest structure on the fairground of the “Messe Düsseldorf”. It is located near the Rheinstadion and designed for sport and concert events.
The main structure consists of four 165 m long truss girders which are arranged right-angled in plan and supported by truss columns inside and tension members outside of the hall. The main area of 90 × 90 m without any columns is covered by a cable supported roof structure. Secondary a space frame structure with 27 000 bars is provided. The building gets its light appearance by a glass facade above a 6 m high concrete base.
Length: 165 m
Width: 165 m
Max. height: 39.5 m
Base area: 26,000 m²
Volume hall: 630,300 m³
Steel structure: 90 m max. girder span, 8.50 m girder height, 2.300 t steel
The main structure consists of four 165 m long truss girders which are arranged right-angled in plan and supported by truss columns inside and tension members outside of the hall. The main area of 90 × 90 m without any columns is covered by a cable supported roof structure. Secondary a space frame structure with 27 000 bars is provided. The building gets its light appearance by a glass facade above a 6 m high concrete base.
Length: 165 m
Width: 165 m
Max. height: 39.5 m
Base area: 26,000 m²
Volume hall: 630,300 m³
Steel structure: 90 m max. girder span, 8.50 m girder height, 2.300 t steel
