Werner-von-Linde-Halle

To comply with the principles of the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich—games in a green environment and with short routes—the Werner-von-Linde Sports Hall was designed as a pavilion in the park.

The extension and refurbishment became necessary as the existing gym no longer met the technical and functional requirements of a modern training facility and an Olympic support center. During the planning phase, studies assessed whether parts of the existing gym could be retained, or if a complete replacement would be more practical. The analysis showed that key elements— the structure, roof, changing rooms, and parts of the floor slab—could be functionally and technically modernized with minimal effort. For that reason, the design proposed retaining as much of the existing fabric as possible, subjecting it to careful refurbishment and complementing it with necessary new additions.

The volume of the sports hall was increased by moving the position of the facade beneath the roof. An internal anti-glare installation provides protection against direct sunlight. Despite numerous regulatory constraints, the design carefully retained the historic character of the original facade in the new construction.

The gym is now organized on two levels. To the east, on the parking level, is the entrance for athletes and a gallery with cabins for sporting events. On the western side is a gallery with seating for roughly 470 spectators, a foyer with cloakroom facilities, as well as a bistro. The main gym floor is set three meters below. The oval contains a 200-meter running track with central areas for other athletic disciplines, such as the high, long, and triple jump, pole vault, and a 60-meter running track. Outside the oval to the north, further sports facilities are located.