Europe's Largest Solid Timber Hall

Germany

Garbe Solid Timber Hall
Straubing

What makes this project unique: In addition to the load-bearing structure and mezzanine levels, the entire façade is also made of wood—spruce for the structure and Douglas fir for the façade. Approximately 4,400 m³ of sustainably sourced timber from Bavaria and Austria contribute to a CO₂-reduced construction approach.

In Straubing-Sand, Garbe Industrial Real Estate, together with Logicenters, is developing one of Europe's largest logistics properties built entirely from timber. The new facility spans approximately 24,500 m² of hall space, 1,500 m² of mezzanine storage, and 1,100 m² of office and social areas.

Task

Sustainable Logistics:
Europe's Largest Solid Timber Hall

With the construction of its logistics hall in Straubing, Garbe Industrial Real Estate is making a bold statement for timber construction in the industry. The sustainable material defines both the load-bearing structure and the façade—one of the key factors in securing this premium location at the Straubing-Sand port.

The hall is designed following the principles of circular construction, featuring deconstructable elements for maximum reusability. A 2,000 m² green roof and a 16,500 m² photovoltaic system (2 MWp) ensure climate-friendly energy generation. LED lighting and an air-to-air heat pump make the facility entirely independent of fossil fuels.

Groundbreaking took place in July 2024, with completion scheduled for Q3 2025.

Implementation

WIEHAG Timber Expertise for
Europe’s Largest Solid Timber Hall

For the new all-timber logistics hall in Straubing-Sand, WIEHAG is manufacturing the complete load-bearing structure using timber construction. From structural planning and engineering to production and assembly, WIEHAG is responsible for all timber construction services. A total of approximately 2,500 m³ of glulam is being used—making a powerful statement for the sustainable use of timber in large-scale commercial construction.

Sustainable Logistics – Profitable and Future-Oriented

"As a developer and investor, we are making a clear statement with our solid timber logistics hall: sustainability and profitability go hand in hand. We demonstrate that ESG criteria can not only be met but exceeded in a commercially viable way through innovative approaches—proving that sustainable real estate is the future of the industry."

— Mehmed Muhić, Regional Head of Project Development Bavaria, GARBE I.R.E.

Project Profile

Client: Garbe Industrial Real Estate GmbH and joint venture partner Logicenters, Nrep’s development and management platform for logistics properties
Structural & construction design, production, installation: WIEHAG Timber Construction
Total Area: 27.000 m²
Glulam Volume: 2.500 m³
WIEHAG Assembly Start: July 2024
Completion: Q3 2025