Focus on sustainable construction: ZÜBLIN building LOVT Vibe office complex in Munich using timber hybrid construction
5 August 2025
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- ZÜBLIN awarded turnkey contract for LOVT Vibe in Munich; contract value in high double-digit million euro range
- Greater sustainability through timber hybrid construction
- Modern office and conference space across approx. 16.000 m²
STRABAG subsidiary ZÜBLIN has been awarded a turnkey contract by Union Investment and Hines to build the LOVT Vibe office complex in Munich’s Werksviertel district.
The contract is worth a high double-digit million euro amount. The complex will be built using a sustainable timber hybrid construction method. Part of the ensemble is being built beneath Medienbrücke München, an office building supported by two massive pillars, and above an underground metro line. This unique location places high demands on construction logistics and calls for precise planning and execution.
“We are very pleased to have been awarded this demanding construction project. LOVT Vibe in Munich allows us to showcase the great potential of forward-looking timber hybrid construction while also demonstrating our expertise in managing complex site logistics,” says Jörg Rösler, member of the Management Board of STRABAG SE.
Timber meets innovation
The timber hybrid construction method being used by ZÜBLIN Timber has a decades-long track record of reliable implementation. With numerous successful projects completed, it stands for a clear focus on sustainable, future-oriented building. This strengthens STRABAG’s position in a dynamically growing market segment.
The LOVT Vibe office complex is being built on the site of a former parking garage in Munich’s Werksviertel. As the second phase of the large-scale urban development project LOVT Munich, LOVT Vibe sets new standards in sustainability, flexibility and urban mobility. The complex will offer diverse usage options and highly adaptable spaces. For example, the potential to convert parking spaces into gallery areas, office space or similar uses is already being factored into the planning and implementation.
Designed by renowned architecture firm Snøhetta (Innsbruck/Oslo), LOVT Vibe is distinguished by its striking form and the stepped façade of the upper floors. The building comprises two basement levels, the ground floor and six upper storeys with office and conference space of around 16,000 square meters as well as restaurant and retail areas. Generous, planted terraces enhance the quality of stay. The lively ground floor area will include restaurants, shops, event spaces and a spacious town hall covering approx. 1,100 square meters, providing room for exchange, creativity and interaction. The building will also offer around 260 bicycle parking spaces.
Another highlight is the integration of an underground ice storage system which, in combination with a heat pump, ensures optimal indoor climate control.
The goal is a low-carbon building operation, achieved through a combination of photovoltaics, ice storage, intelligent building systems and an energy-efficient building envelope. The building complex is targeting LEED Platinum and WiredScore Platinum certifications.
The contract is worth a high double-digit million euro amount. The complex will be built using a sustainable timber hybrid construction method. Part of the ensemble is being built beneath Medienbrücke München, an office building supported by two massive pillars, and above an underground metro line. This unique location places high demands on construction logistics and calls for precise planning and execution.
“We are very pleased to have been awarded this demanding construction project. LOVT Vibe in Munich allows us to showcase the great potential of forward-looking timber hybrid construction while also demonstrating our expertise in managing complex site logistics,” says Jörg Rösler, member of the Management Board of STRABAG SE.
Timber meets innovation
The timber hybrid construction method being used by ZÜBLIN Timber has a decades-long track record of reliable implementation. With numerous successful projects completed, it stands for a clear focus on sustainable, future-oriented building. This strengthens STRABAG’s position in a dynamically growing market segment.
The LOVT Vibe office complex is being built on the site of a former parking garage in Munich’s Werksviertel. As the second phase of the large-scale urban development project LOVT Munich, LOVT Vibe sets new standards in sustainability, flexibility and urban mobility. The complex will offer diverse usage options and highly adaptable spaces. For example, the potential to convert parking spaces into gallery areas, office space or similar uses is already being factored into the planning and implementation.
Designed by renowned architecture firm Snøhetta (Innsbruck/Oslo), LOVT Vibe is distinguished by its striking form and the stepped façade of the upper floors. The building comprises two basement levels, the ground floor and six upper storeys with office and conference space of around 16,000 square meters as well as restaurant and retail areas. Generous, planted terraces enhance the quality of stay. The lively ground floor area will include restaurants, shops, event spaces and a spacious town hall covering approx. 1,100 square meters, providing room for exchange, creativity and interaction. The building will also offer around 260 bicycle parking spaces.
Another highlight is the integration of an underground ice storage system which, in combination with a heat pump, ensures optimal indoor climate control.
The goal is a low-carbon building operation, achieved through a combination of photovoltaics, ice storage, intelligent building systems and an energy-efficient building envelope. The building complex is targeting LEED Platinum and WiredScore Platinum certifications.
