i8 hybrid timber office building in Werksviertel, Munich
22 May 2026
Architect: C.F. Møller Architects
Location: iCampus, Werksviertel, Munich, Germany
Photos by Yohan Zerdoun
I8 OFFICE BUILDING, WERKSVIERTEL – MUNICH
i8 is a contemporary hybrid timber office building located in Werksviertel, one of Munich’s most dynamic urban transformation districts. Designed by C.F. Møller Architects for R&S Immobilienmanagement GmbH, the project demonstrates how material responsibility, architectural clarity and urban integration can converge in a new generation of workplace architecture.
i8 hybrid timber office building in Werksviertel, Germany
Situated in Munich’s former industrial quarter — now developed into a dense mixed-use neighbourhood of housing, culture and business — i8 responds to its context with a ro-bust yet refined architectural expression. The building’s rhythmic façade and carefully proportioned volume reflect the scale and character of Werksviertel, while its material strategy signals a forward-looking commitment to low-carbon construction.
At the heart of the project is a hybrid timber structural system that combines load-bearing timber elements with concrete cores. This approach significantly reduces em-bodied carbon compared with conventional office buildings while maintaining structural performance and long-term durability. Exposed timber surfaces within the building cre-ate a warm, tactile work environment, reinforcing the connection between materiality, well-being and environmental responsibility.
The building is wrapped in a façade of recycled anodised aluminium in a muted green tone. The material subtly references Werksviertel’s industrial character while establish-ing a refined, contemporary identity. The muted green shade complements the surround-ing urban greenery and enhances the warmth of the exposed timber interiors, creating a dialogue between exterior robustness and interior tactility.
The office floors are organised within a modular planning grid, enabling open, adaptable layouts. Designed for change, i8 allows future reconfiguration without major structural intervention — extending the building’s lifespan and supporting evolving work patterns. Daylight-optimised floorplates, a high-performance building envelope and durable, low-maintenance materials further strengthen the project’s sustainability credentials.
At street level, an active ground floor contributes to Werksviertel’s urban life, anchoring the building within the district’s mixed-use fabric and reinforcing its civic presence.
i8 sets a new benchmark for hybrid timber office architecture in Munich. It demonstrates how architecture can meaningfully reduce environmental impact while delivering spatial quality, flexibility and a strong urban identity.
KEY ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
• Hybrid timber structure with concrete cores
• Reduced embodied CO₂ through extensive use of timber
• Visible structural timber creating a warm interior atmosphere
• Façade in recycled anodized aluminium in muted green tone
• Industrial rhythm and vertical articulation referencing Werksviertel
• High-performance glazing with integrated solar control
• Flexible, modular office floorplates
• Designed for long-term adaptability and tenant variation
• Daylight-optimised layouts
• Active ground floor supporting urban integration
i8, iCampus, Werksviertel München, Germany – Building Information
i8, iCampus, Werksviertel München
Client: R&S Realty III GmbH & Co.KG
City: Munich, Germany
Size: 20.000 m²
Year: 2020-2025
Clients consultant: Schwab Engineers
Architect: C.F. Møller Architects
Collaborators: RKW Architektur+, Merz Kley Partner, BWP Ingenieure GmbH,
Drees & Sommer
Photos: Yohan Zerdoun
Sustainability
From the outset, the draft provides for sustainability as an integrated part of the design process. The principles of the DGNB have been and will continue to be used as a basis for design work with a holistic focus on environmental, social and eco-nomic sustainability. In a working environment daylight is an indispensable comfort. Besides energy savings it has a positive effect on human wellbeing. Visual comfort is attained by maximum use of daylight through optimisation.
i8 is a versatile new office building in Werksviertel, Munich, Germany build in a hybrid timber construction which contribute positively to the LCA of the building and helps to secure a good indoor climate.
i8 is a new office building that offers a variety of flexible spaces that embraces the changing demands of its users, offering numerous opportunities for co- and networking. Located on the edge of Werksviertel the building stands out as a distinct structure with a unique identity that draws on the industrial heritage of the area, forming a gateway into the quarter.
The office workspace is designed with tall ceilings and varied depths to se-cure maximum daylight. A large atrium, made with warm wooden materials and polished concrete floors, works to support the connectivity, knowledge sharing, and visual contact between the different floors and units. The floor plan is developed with a high degree of flexibility, and spaces that can easily transform into single offices, open-plan offices, or a combination of both.
Timber construction
The facade is made of recycled anodized aluminum, in a dimmed shade of green, which complements the color of the forest, and brings out the warm tones. The building is us-ing a modular design that facilitates hybrid timber in most parts of the construction. The internal spatial and structural organization of the building is based on the idea of combin-ing three identical office zones, brought together by one unifying façade that extends along the entire building.
The façade system contributes with multiple benefits such as energy savings, by using solar shading and natural ventilation, minimizing noise and pol-lution, and most importantly a good indoor climate with sufficient daylight and acoustic conditions that accommodate a pleasant working environment.
i8 is a contemporary hybrid timber office building located in Werksviertel.
i8 hybrid timber office building in Werksviertel, Germany images / information received 220526 from C.F. Møller Architects
Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany, western Europe.
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