With its striking building form, the Theresie ensemble on Heimeranstraße marks the entrance to the new district on the grounds of the “Alte Messe München”. The floor plan of the large, amorphous building resembles a heart and, through the lightness emanating from its slimline glass envelope, represents an exciting contrast to the often severe and stone-like surroundings. The building envelope incorporates open courtyards and the individual sections of the large, main building are connected together via glass bridges. The façade of the ensemble follows the curvature of Heimeranstraße. The high-quality architectural design of the Schüco unitised façade and the complex detailing immediately catch the eye – the individual, polygonal glass areas wrap around the building like scales, with opening units and metal louvre blades at the points where they overlap. Horizontal, silver steel bands run along the façade units between the storeys, bringing the individual units together to form a cohesive whole. The façade is part of an overarching building concept. Optimum energy values are achieved by linking the components of the façade and lighting technology, and incorporating the air conditioning systems.