The Action Sports Center was developed in response to growing demand for self-organized extreme sports spaces. In close collaboration with future users, Munich’s Department of Education and Sports created a detailed program that formed the foundation of our design, further refined through participatory workshops with all stakeholders.
The scheme integrates and expands the heritage-listed Eggenfabrik—a long-vacant, turn-of-the-twentieth-century factory. Its gabled facades, expansive windows, and delicate steel frame were preserved, creating a striking contrast with the contemporary elements of the skate and BMX zones. A new gallery level serves as a lounge and event space with views of the action below, while niches along the west wall offer seating and storage directly connected to the sports area.
A central objective was to create not just a covered facility, but an inclusive community space. The entire center is fully accessible, including elements adapted for wheelchair skating. This inclusive ethos extends to the operational model of the community organization that manages the space.
The adaptive reuse of the Eggenfabrik reflects a deep commitment to preservation and sustainability. Much of the building’s embodied CO₂ was retained through careful structural adaptation, with only the roof replaced using prefabricated timber panels. A sensor-controlled natural ventilation system leverages the building’s volume and height for passive climate control: fresh air enters through low-level inlets, while warm air rises and exits through skylights—an efficient, low-tech climate solution aligned with the “build simply” philosophy.
To further mitigate summer heat, the south facade features a mobile shading system, while skylights with integrated photovoltaics reduce solar gain and generate electricity. The hall has been reinsulated, connected to the district heating network, and fitted with a green facade. Ancillary spaces, including restrooms, are housed in relocatable containers that double as street art canvases and can be repositioned in future phases.
Well-connected to public transit, the site is served by S-Bahn and bus lines, with a planned subway extension and future cycling expressway linking Pasing to central Munich. The forecourt further integrates the project into the urban fabric.
A second construction phase will add a parkour zone, skate bowl, dirt bike jump line, and a café with lounge and terrace, using a timber-hybrid structure—all without disrupting current operations. The area reserved for the next phase has been temporarily transformed into a landscaped recreational zone with undulating topography—welcoming both active use and quiet retreat. More than a sports facility, the Action Sports Center is a vibrant expression of inclusion, community, and the synergy between sustainability, heritage conservation, and contemporary action sports culture.