Photographs taken by Teresa Simon; courtesy of the builders or builders Wolfsburg, the top automotive destination in the globe, hosted the launch of a state-of-the-art facility in the month of august of last year. The facility’s primary focus is on acquainting drivers with the most recent advancements in automotive technology. graft studio, an architecture firm based in berlin, was commissioned to develop a driving attraction at the autostadt by the cutting-edge volkswagen facility in wolfsburg, which is located in north germany. the goal of the attraction is to provide visitors with the opportunity to test out various technical systems, such as automatic parking, traffic sign recognition, and automatic distance control, in volkswagen-manufactured vehicles. The facility offers a really one-of-a-kind experience by combining a sharp emphasis on the consumer with quality and service. Guests are able to familiarize themselves with both present and future innovations developed by the Volkswagen Group here, as well as engage in the enthusiasm of a sought-after automobile experience. They also have access to the xl1 and the e-up!, two vehicles that are considered precursors to the development of future automobiles. The soaring architectural landmark that serves as the roof is the first thing that catches and grabs your attention. The one-of-a-kind roof structure may be fastened at only two spots thanks to a particular static theory that makes this possible. The organic, double-contoured structure of the roof is reminiscent of a shielding leaf that has been draped over the surrounding environment. In collaboration with landscape architects from wes landschafts architektur, who have seamlessly integrated the structure into the surrounding park and lagoon environment; and with schlaich bergmann and partner for planning of the structural framework, the 315-metre ‘lap of honour,’ as it is called, covers 15,000 sq. m of area – reflecting the significance of its status as a space dedicated to customers. Customers who are picking up their new automobiles are given a comprehensive orientation by the specialists working in the customer center. After that, they will get the opportunity to take their time and test drive the new car, during which they will have the ability to learn about new technology and systems in a real environment that is free from typical road traffic. The roof is curved in a way that conveys a friendly structure, thus the orientation of the roof should reflect this. An obvious bridge is formed between the top and bottom, as well as the sky and the landscape, by the sophisticated amorphous geometry of the roof. Please visit globalhop.indiaartndesign.com in order to see the photographs.