Red Bull Energy Station – Formula 1 Event Building

The Red Bull Energy Station is a timber-constructed event building designed for Formula 1, combining alpine architectural style with rapid assembly requirements. With a gross building volume of 1,221 m³, the modular column-girder system measures 32 meters long, 14 meters wide, and 11 meters high.

This unique structure is designed to be assembled and dismantled up to 200 times, traveling worldwide to support the Aston Martin Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso teams. The building provides premium hospitality space, showcasing how modular timber construction can perform at the highest level of international events.

RICON S connectors were used for the structural timber framework, while WALCO V connectors anchored the façade elements. Together, they provided concealed strength and the durability needed for repeated installation cycles. The modular system allows for fast assembly and secure performance, even under the demanding schedule of Formula 1 events.

Key Highlights:

Connector technology: RICON S for structural timber joints, WALCO V for façade anchoring.
Construction method: Modular timber column-girder system with prefabricated elements.
Design features: Alpine timber style combined with modern hospitality interiors.
Performance: Assembled and dismantled up to 200 times, designed for a 10-year service life.
Use case: Mobile event building for Formula 1 hospitality, traveling globally with Red Bull Racing.

This project illustrates how KNAPP’s connector systems support modular timber architecture that demands both speed and strength for repeated worldwide deployment.

Credits: Design and planning by Claudio Hatz. Static engineering by KPZT Kurt Pock. Timber construction by Holzbau Saurer GmbH & Co KG. Steel construction by Leuprecht. Façade by Walch & Partner. Built for Red Bull GmbH. Images courtesy of Andreas Aufschnaiter / Red Bull content pool.