The design for the new Sparkasse Mannheim building places high demands on the external appearance of the structure and the quality of the workplaces inside. The building structure is designed for a constantly changing utilization concept. The vertical load-bearing components are reduced to a minimum, which contributes to a freely playable interior.

The clearly structured load-bearing structure allows for economical load transfer, as all the rising components are built on top of each other. The vertical loads are mainly transferred via ceiling slabs and the columns arranged in the façade plane. The chosen load-bearing system results in spans that can be spanned economically with simple flat slabs and at the same time guarantee a high degree of flexibility of use. The chosen concrete construction method guarantees optimum stability and durability as well as the necessary fire resistance. For the high-quality thermal building envelope, timber was chosen as the material for the secondary load-bearing structure. This enables the construction of a highly thermally insulating building envelope in passive house quality.