SAP Labs Munich Campus

Garching, Germany

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SAP Labs Munich Campus

Garching, Germany

Firm

SCOPE Architekten

Type

Commercial › Office
Educational › University

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2024

SIZE

100,000 sqft - 300,000 sqft

BUDGET

Undisclosed

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Zooey Braun (18)

The SAP Labs Munich Campus in Garching marks a significant milestone in the long-term research partnership between SAP and the Technical University of Munich (TUM). On 25,500 square meters spread across two wings, around 600 SAP employees and 120 TUM researchers collaborate on pioneering projects in sustainability, mobility, and Industry 4.0 – forming the gateway to Science City Garching, one of Europe's most productive centers for research and teaching.

The building functions as a "campus in miniature" – three staggered volumes arranged around a central atrium, creating a differentiated structure of interlocking built forms and open spaces. The façade references classical archetypes through a colossal order of silver-anodized metal pilasters, articulating the building's functions and lending the ensemble balanced proportions. The underlying grid ensures a high degree of flexibility, responding to increased demands for adaptable, multifunctional structures in contemporary architecture.

Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a five-story spatial continuum: the light-filled, 21-meter-high atrium serves as the interface between the company, TUM, and the public – making the building not only a workplace, but an openly accessible part of the urban fabric of Science City Garching. Surrounding it are public functions including the Vital Bar – accessible to all – the auditorium, and an SAP experience area. On each level, galleries and spatial elements project into the atrium, accommodating communicative and collaborative uses. A wide open staircase with inviting seating steps leads to an open gallery on the first floor – a hub for communication and interaction. The architectural highlight is a striking rust-red spiral staircase that connects all collaborative zones of the building like a spine, transforming it into a meeting point for exchange and communication – between colleagues, researchers, and the public alike.

The modern office areas accommodate around 580 SAP workstations and 120 TUM workplaces across the first to third floors, complemented by future-oriented meeting rooms designed for hybrid work models. The cafeteria with 260 seats connects the atrium with the rooftop terrace, while the SAP-exclusive Work Café on the third floor provides a relaxed atmosphere for creative exchange. Sport and wellness facilities further support the health and wellbeing of users.

Sustainability is embedded in every design decision. The "simple construction" principle follows Reuse, Reduce, Recycle – using homogeneous materials, removable floor structures, and demountable ceiling elements. The SAP Labs Munich Campus achieves social relevance through its open, adaptable structure – creating an interactive research environment that prioritizes human connection, collaboration, and community.

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SAP Labs Munich Campus

Garching, Germany

SAP Labs Munich Campus

Garching, Germany

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