Munich, September 12, 2026 – The new Monaco office building in the Werksviertel district is set to feature a groundbreaking facade made from recycled materials, a first of its kind in Germany. The building, located on Helmut-Dietl-Straße, will incorporate nearly 12,000 shingles made from discarded building components such as old window frames, gutters, and downpipes.
Unique Recycled Facade for Monaco Building
The facade, designed by the renowned architectural firm MVRDV, will utilize shingles produced by the Dutch company Pretty Plastic. These shingles, crafted from recycled plastic, will be installed in a curated diamond pattern, showcasing seven distinct color tones ranging from light gray to various shades of green, bronze, mauve, and purple. Each shingle is individually marbled, making every piece unique due to the manufacturing process.
This innovative approach means that plastic waste will not be hidden but rather prominently displayed as an integral part of the building’s aesthetic. The project developer, Rock Capital Group from Grünwald, is spearheading this initiative, emphasizing sustainable construction practices.
Germany’s First with Sustainable Plastic Shingles
The Monaco building will be the first in Germany to feature these sustainable plastic shingles, joining a growing list of international projects that have adopted this eco-friendly material. Previous applications include the National Swimming Centre in Eindhoven, Netherlands; the Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre in the United Kingdom; and the new urban planning office in Tourcoing, France.
In addition to the recycled plastic shingles, the facade will also incorporate recycled clinker bricks, salvaged from industrial demolition sites. These bricks, some over 100 years old, will form another part of the facade, creating a distinctive design that blends modern sustainability with historical elements.
Construction Timeline and Occupancy
The shell of the building is expected to be completed by autumn 2026. The interior fit-out is scheduled for completion by the end of the second quarter of 2027, with the building projected to be ready for occupancy by early October 2027.
The Monaco project highlights a significant step towards more sustainable urban development in Munich, demonstrating how recycled materials can be integrated into large-scale construction projects to create both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible structures.
Source: https://www.merkur.de/lokales/muenchen/berg-am-laim-ort43346/muenchner-neubau-monaco-bekommt-fassade-aus-alten-fensterrahmen-und-dachrinnen-94482840.html
