BMW Welt

BMW Welt (English – BMW World), is a multi-functional customer experience and exhibition facility of the

BMW AG, located in Munich, Germany. In direct proximity to the BMW Headquarters and the Olympiapark, 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.

Design and construction

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 kilowatt 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.

Operations

BMW Welt, Munich operates in co-operation with other BMW facilities in the local community, particularly

the BMW Museum and BMW Headquarters.

BMW Welt focuses on strengthening the dialogue with customers and visitors by showing a wide range of

BMW cars and motorcycles, 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. The building often houses exhibitions

related to new BMW models.

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