BMW Central Building, Industrial architecture venue in Leipzig, Germany.
The BMW Central Building is a production facility in Leipzig that connects different factory areas together. Elevated conveyor systems move car bodies between the various manufacturing zones throughout the complex.
The building opened in 2005 as a model for modern factory design that brought production and administration into the same space for the first time. This shift changed how factories have been planned since then.
The building brings factory workers and office staff into shared spaces where they work side by side. This closeness breaks down the traditional distance between different groups in the production environment.
The building sits in the center of the factory grounds, making different work areas easy to reach on foot. The straightforward layout makes it simple to navigate during a visit.
The production line runs openly through office spaces, allowing people at their desks to watch vehicles being made. This design makes manufacturing directly visible to all staff members.
Location: Leipzig
Inception: May 2005
Architects: Zaha Hadid
GPS coordinates: 51.40810,12.44350
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02
Zaha Hadid designed buildings with curved forms and futuristic aesthetics that stand apart from conventional structures. Her work appears worldwide, from Baku to Miami, and includes cultural centers, transport hubs, and corporate headquarters. The buildings use concrete, glass, and metal to establish new directions in modern architecture. They demonstrate how structures can feature flowing lines and dynamic shapes that reshape landscapes and city skylines. Across Europe, Hadid's designs serve different purposes: The Aquatics Centre in London was built for the Olympic Games, while MAXXI in Rome houses contemporary art. In Germany, the Vitra Fire Station in Weil am Rhein and the Phaeno Science Center in Wolfsburg show her innovative approach to design. Train stations like the Hungerburgbahn stations in Innsbruck and Naples-Afragola station reveal how she transformed everyday places into remarkable spaces. Significant works also appear in Asia and the Middle East: the Guangzhou Opera House in China, the Jockey Club Innovation Tower in Hong Kong, and Al Wakrah Stadium in Qatar demonstrate her skill in designing large buildings that integrate thoughtfully with their surroundings. This collection offers a view into Hadid's understanding of space, movement, and form.
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