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 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 x 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.
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 x 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.
- Location
Düsseldorf, Germany
- Architect
gmp · Architekten von Gerkan, Marg und Partner
- Cooperation
Gehlen, Ingenieurbüro für Tragwerksplanung, Düsseldorf
- Client
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
- Contractor
Arge Hochtief / Philipp Holzmann; Krupp Stahlbau, Hannover
- Our Scope of Work
conceptual design, construction design, site supervision
- Length x width 165 m x 165 m
- Gross floor area 43,500 m²
- Max. height of hall 24 m
- Base area 26,000 m²
- Exhibiton area 24,000 m²
- Steel structure 90 m max. girder span,
8.50 m girder height,
2,300 t steel
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