BMW Central Building

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