A major milestone has been reached for the new building of the Faculty building of Earth- and Environmental Sciences at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich: Following the completion of the excavation, the construction site was handed over to the structural contractor in mid-May. Shortly thereafter, preparations began for the crane foundations and the base slab.

The new building blends harmoniously into ist surroundings and, with its sculptural V-shaped structure, forms a central glass hall. This space will serve not only as an entrance area but also as an exhibition and event venue—creating an open dialogue between science and the public. Laboratories, workshops, and the library are all oriented toward this central space, making the work of the geosciences visible and accessible.

With the start of structural construction, the site is beginning to take shape—marking another step toward a forward-looking place for research, teaching, and exchange.

Photo: © LMU Munich / Source: www.neubaugeowissenschaften.de
View into the completed excavation pit of the new building for Geosciences and Environmental Sciences.