ONE METRO Campus: Space for gastronomy, art and nature
02 May 2025
The redesign of the METRO AG headquarters from a purely functional office building to a public experience space is based on careful planning. Integrating catering outlets, artistic wall designs, closing the façade and installing hanging gardens creates a harmonious overall concept, enhancing the quality of the space and creating an inviting atmosphere.
Integrating nature goes far beyond mere aesthetics. It provides a variety of ecological and health benefits. For example, plants filter pollutants from the air, regulate temperature and help create a pleasant microclimate. This is particularly important in densely populated urban areas. Furthermore, vertical greening enhances concentration, alleviates stress and improves acoustics. It creates a space that supports the general well-being of users and positively influences their perception of the surroundings.
The experts at GREEN FORTUNE AB carefully adapted the native plant composition of the seven hanging gardens to the specific climatic conditions of the location. They took factors such as light conditions, temperature and air circulation into account to ensure hardy, evergreen planting.
Sustainable city and location development
The vertical greenery in the ONE METRO Atrium makes a small contribution to sustainable urban and location development. In line with the principles of the New Leipzig Charter and the New European Bauhaus Initiative, it emphasises the goal of combining architecture and nature responsibly. Furthermore, it contributes significantly to the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 (‘Sustainable Cities and Communities’), which seeks to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Integrating nature into urban spaces improves quality of life and creates green, healthy oases in densely populated areas.