Mensa TUM Garching – Munich, Germany

Completed in 2018, the Mensa TUM Garching canteen serves the Technical University of Munich with a modern and sustainable dining facility. The project features a laminated veneer lumber (LVL) post-and-beam façade system combined with glass and aluminum, creating an open, light-filled environment that also meets demanding energy performance standards.

RICON EA connectors were applied throughout the mullion-transom façade system, ensuring strong and concealed joints between vertical and horizontal members. Their concealed installation supported both efficient on-site assembly and the clean architectural appearance of the façade.

Key Highlights:

Connector technology: RICON EA connectors joined LVL mullion-transom façade elements.
Construction method: Timber-glass façade integrating LVL, aluminum, and glass.
Design features: Concealed connections allowed uninterrupted timber aesthetics with large transparent surfaces.
Scale: Dining facility serving the Technical University of Munich campus.
Use case: Institutional building combining sustainability, energy efficiency, and modern design.

This project demonstrates how RICON EA connectors support high-performance timber-glass façades, offering technical reliability and architectural quality for public buildings with strict energy requirements.

Credits: Architecture by Meck Architekten GmbH. Facade and window manufacturing by Rossmanith GmbH & Co. KG. Built for Freistaat Bayern, represented by Staatliches Bauamt München 2. Images courtesy of project partners.