Membrane roofs for the central bus station in Mönchengladbach
- Company:
- Zeman & Co, ZEKON
- Client:
- NEW mobil und aktiv Mönchengladbach GmbH
- Investor, Builder:
- NEW mobil und aktiv Mönchengladbach GmbH
- Country, City:
- Germany, Mönchengladbach
- Object category:
- Infrastructure
- Services:
- engineering, installation, production, supply
- Completion:
- 2025
Project Description
For the Mönchengladbach Central Bus Station, Zeman & Co. designed and constructed the steel and membrane structure for two membrane roofs, including detailed design, coordination, and project management. The delicate structure is supported by eleven clusters of columns and integrates the air supply for the pneumatic membrane cushions directly into the steel structure.
The two roofs span a total area of approximately 1,760 m² and consist of 45 pneumatically inflated membrane cushions supported by a steel structure weighing about 180 metric tons. The translucent membranes provide natural light and shade during the day, while at night, integrated LED lighting creates a bright and pleasant atmo
For the Mönchengladbach Central Bus Station, Zeman & Co. designed and constructed the steel and membrane structure for two membrane roofs, including detailed design, coordination, and project management. The delicate structure is supported by eleven clusters of columns and integrates the air supply for the pneumatic membrane cushions directly into the steel structure.
The two roofs span a total area of approximately 1,760 m² and consist of 45 pneumatically inflated membrane cushions supported by a steel structure weighing about 180 metric tons. The translucent membranes provide natural light and shade during the day, while at night, integrated LED lighting creates a bright and pleasant atmosphere.
Special challenges arose because the installation had to be carried out while the bus terminal remained in operation. To shorten the construction time, large-format components were prefabricated, delivered via special transport, initially assembled using bolts, and then welded. This made it possible to avoid the need for extensive scaffolding and to carry out the installation using work platforms without disrupting operations.
The structural steelwork was installed from October 2024 to January 2025, after which the membrane cushions and cladding and safety elements were installed until spring 2025. Despite work during the winter months, the construction work was completed on schedule.
With the new membrane roofs, the Mönchengladbach central bus station has been functionally and architecturally upgraded and a weather-protected, bright waiting area has been added.