A new physics building, Building 5117, has been officially handed over to the TUM School of Natural Sciences with great enthusiasm. This cutting-edge laboratory facility is a major milestone for research in physics at the Technical University of Munich and offers optimal conditions for a wide range of experimental work in the School of Natural Sciences.

The building covers a total area of 13,138 m², with a gross volume of 65,135 m³ and a total usable space of 6,478 m². It houses 44 standard laboratories designed according to an innovative usage concept: The laboratories are designed to accommodate a wide range of standard physics experiments, allow for individual adjustments through minimally invasive modifications, and are also suitable for use in biophysics and biochemistry. This enables the unrestricted routine operation of advanced specialized equipment being an essential aspect of everyday research.

Particularly noteworthy are the 18 measurement rooms that meet special requirements:

• For experiments highly sensitive to vibrations,
• Areas for exceptionally tall experimental setups up to 7 meters,
• Laboratories for optical experiments with the highest requirements for vibration isolation and climate stability. These laboratories are housed in a separate building structure, completely disconnected from the rest of the building

In addition to the laboratories, the building also offers modern offices and seminar rooms that support scientific exchange and teaching.

The interior design features high-quality materials, including birch wood elements, exposed concrete, and a poured flooring whose color scheme is inspired by the neighbor Building 5101 (the existing physics building built in 1969). The façade made of hot-dip galvanized steel was elaborately manufactured and ensures temperature stability in the laboratories.

Prof. Johannes Barth, Dean of the TUM School of Natural Sciences, expresses his gratitude to everyone involved in making this project possible. 

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