Setting a new standard

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The RheinMain CongressCenter is situated in a prime inner-city location, just a few steps away from the upmarket Wilhelmstrasse

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The “Modell rmcc Wiesbaden” signature pavement perfectly matches the façade

Figure: Peter Krausgrill

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Hall 1 is equipped with TERRAPLAN flooring and also features a telescopic stand

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Flooring detail: the close-up view makes the pearl-white aggregate visible (maximum size 8 mm)

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This article is a preview of the Beton Bauteile 2019 yearbook (ISBN 978-3-7625-3684-0), which will be available at www.profil-buchhandlung.de and local German bookstores from 01 December 2018.

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The RheinMain CongressCenter Wiesbaden (RMCC) opened its doors in mid-April 2018. This multifunctional event venue caters for the needs of trade shows and conventions and provides a total usable area of about 25,000 m². Concrete and precast elements were used in various parts of the building, including its façade, interiors, and outdoor facilities.

The RMCC replaces the old, far too small Rhein-Main-Halle Convention Center. It was designed by Frankfurt-based architect Ferdinand Heide. His design was selected as the winning entry of the preceding competition, not least thanks to its open, transparent arrangement that heavily relies on the influence of daylight. An intriguing interplay of transparency incorporating structured, open and dividing elements lends an air of lightness and a striking appearance to this large building complex.

The building perfectly merges with the urban surroundings of the city of Wiesbaden, which is well-known...