Multihalle

The Multihalle is an innovative architectural structure located in Mannheim, Germany, designed by architect Frei Otto and others for the 1975 Bundesgartenschau garden show. It’s notable for its complex, lightweight, and open-air design created using a network of thin, curved wooden beams that form a large, multi-purpose pavilion. The design emphasizes sustainability and efficient use of materials, relying on tension and compression in the structure to create a spacious, flexible space without traditional walls. The Multihalle exemplifies advanced engineering and architectural techniques, blending function with an elegant, organic aesthetic rooted in the principles of tensile and compressive forces.