BMW Welt
This is from inside the building “BMW Welt”. I’ve asked at the reception if I can take some photographs, they told me that it is o.k. for personal use. So, here you go:
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BMW Welt (English – BMW World) is a multi-functional customer experience and exhibition facility of the BMW Group. In direct proximity to the BMW Headquarters, it is designed to present the current products of BMW, be a distribution center for BMW cars and offer an event forum and a conference center.
Designed by architects Coop Himmelb(l)au for BMW Group, the facility was constructed from August 2003 through Summer 2007. Originally conceived to be open and ready for World Cup 2006, it eventually opened on October 17, 2007 and deliveries commenced on October 23, 2007. The first customer to take delivery of a new BMW at the Welt was Jonathan Spira.
Designed with an 800 KWatt solar plant on its roof, “the building does not have the boredom of a hall, it is not only a temple, but also a market place and a communication center and meeting place for knowledge transfer”, said architect Prix at the opening ceremony.
BMW Welt focuses on strengthening the dialogue with customers and visitors by showing the complete range of BMW vehicles, and providing vehicle distribution, particularly the creation of a special experience with regards customer collection of an ordered vehicle. BMW Welt also offers shops with BMW auxiliary products, as well as a fully serviced gastronomic restaurant. In the meeting forum, BMW Welt offers conference rooms and the opportunity to stage media events.
I have also found here the formula 1 race car of the BMW group:
On 29 July 2009, BMW announced that it would be withdrawing from Formula One at the end of the 2009 season. The team cited “current developments in motorsport” as the reason for their decision.
Here is the official site of the BMW Welt.
http://www.bmw-welt.com/web/bmw-welt/en
