Kepler Hall

The Kepler Hall Visitor Center is located at the entrance to the Johann Kepler University campus in Linz, Austria. The pavilion covers an area of 3,000 m², including covered outdoor spaces. The interior space has various uses. Among other things, it also features a gymnasium, a multifunctional hall, a fitness center, and a sauna. The generously cantilevered roof also covers an outdoor area that can be used for various events such as an open-air cinema or weekend markets.
The low partially basement building is 103 m long and 33 m wide. The interior consists of a glazed elevated space, into which a service concrete block is inserted, containing changing rooms, restrooms, a staircase, and an upper balcony. The floor is made of polished terrazzo, and the remaining interior surfaces are made of exposed concrete. The flat roof structure consists of a wooden grid of glued beams that are mounted on prefabricated reinforced concrete columns. These columns are located in front of large-format glazing. The roof is cantilevered on all four sides. On the eastern side, the roof projects 17 m beyond the outer shell, providing a grand entrance to the university campus.