Subscribe and receive news directly in your inbox has just signed a purchase agreement with Pasing Arcaden GmbH – a subsidiary of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Germany – to acquire one of Munich’s largest and most popular shopping destinations The retail-anchored mixed-use development – which has more than 53,000 m2 gross leasable area – offers a strong mix of flagship retail Located in the vibrant and densely populated Pasing-Obermenzing district the property attracts 10 million visitors per year Pasing Arcaden benefits from 13-year trading history with current retail tenants including: Müller Positioned right next to Pasing station – which attracts 85,000 commuters per day as Bavaria’s third busiest railway hub – the property is in a prime urban location accessible to 1.3 million people who live within 30 minutes or less Once the transaction has successfully closed Pasing Arcaden will become Ingka Centres’ fifth urban meeting place acquisition following similar transactions in Brighton Ingka Centres is also developing new-build meeting places with large-mixed use components in markets such as India and China tailoring its approach to needs of the local community said: “We are really excited to be back in Germany Munich is a wonderful city that combines a vibrant energy with a thriving local culture making it the perfect home for one of our meeting places Pasing Arcaden is iconic within Munich and the 1.3 million people who live locally We see this as a fantastic opportunity to bring the Ingka Centres concept to a shopping center backed by years of success inclusive space where the local community can come together to connect and yet another flagship moment for our global growth journey Pasing Arcaden has strong sustainability credentials that align with Ingka Centres’ commitment to become more sustainable in everything it does with 75% of its consumption using renewable sources Ingka Centres strives to have a positive impact on people and aims to use 100% renewable heating and cooling by 2030 For further information, journalists and media professionals can contact us at [email protected] or by calling +46 70 993 6376 Ingka Centres signs purchase agreement to acquire major Munich shopping centre front Ingka Centres signs purchase agreement to acquire major Munich shopping centre interior Ingka Centres signs purchase agreement to acquire major Munich shopping centre front 2 Thank you for your interest in Ingka Group and IKEA By inserting my contact details and clicking the subscribe button I consent to receiving newsletters and other communication from Ingka Group to my email address as described in the privacy notice.​ To secure that we focus on what matters the most we regularly conduct a double materiality assessment which incorporates stakeholder input and research In the list you find the material topics identified in our latest assessment for each of the four better movements that form the structure for our report By filling in the form above and clicking ‘send’, I confirm that I have read and understood the Ingka.com privacy notice Welcome to IPE Real Assets. 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Read our policy Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced the sale of a 51% stake in the Pasing Arcaden shopping centre in Munich to Ingka Centres in a deal valuing the asset at €388 mln Pasing Arcaden provides 46,300 m2 of retail space and 7,000 m2 of offices and residential accommodation URW will continue to manage the centre for a transition period of up to 24 months The transaction is expected to be completed during Q4-2024 Copyright © 1997–2025 IPE International Publishers Limited Site powered by Webvision Cloud M&S blocks remote workers and halts online sales following suspected ransomware breach Navigating tariff turbulence: How UK retailers are adapting to US trade policy shocks UK reviews low-value import scheme after retailers raise dumping concerns Screwfix speeds up delivery service to 20 minutes Etsy revamps platform with new digital tools Nike faces $5m lawsuit after NFT platform closure Marks & Spencer instructs warehouse agency staff to stay home as cyber incident impacts operations Co-op hit by attempted hack amidst M&S cyber incident Lidl to invest £500m in UK store expansion Asda co-owner Mohin Issa steps down from EG Group UK strikes deal with EU on post-Brexit financial services – report Paragon reveals expanded development finance portfolio Gunfire reported outside San Antonio police HQ FTSE chairman receives criticism after 3 of his companies fall into trouble ‘IHT gifting allowance update could cascade £82.6bn to lower generations’ - 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GERMANY: München municipal utility company SWM has awarded Robel Bahnbaumaschinen a contract to supply six multifunctional maintenance vehicles for the U-Bahn network by mid-2024 said increased service frequencies and new lines are needed to support modal shift in the city The first really warm sunrays of the year sparkle through the dense crowns of the chestnut trees The scent of plugfish and fresh pretzels spreads and the birds chirp in a cheerful jumble But all this fades into the background as soon as the first beer of the year under the open sky ends the winter which convey the typical Munich attitude to life But how can that be reconciled with the typical Munich high society which strolls along Maximilianstraße and prefers an aperitif in Tambosi (famous Munich restaurant) instead of beer benches which are usually considered uncomfortable People strive for simplicity in a world so diverse and overloaded with information By using stereotypes the simplicity is given back a little bit The assumptions we make about a group of people simplify our everyday life and enable us to assess unknown people more quickly Whereas chlichés describe an ingrained the archetypes go well below the surface and represent role patterns that are associated with certain actions Many people' childhoods were influenced by Gustl Bayrhammer who was known as Meister Eder with Pumuckl or as Inspector Melchior Weigl with dachshund Oswald in the Munich Tatort (famous German TV series) the typical Munich man with Bavarian cosiness could hardly be better portrayed.  Judging by numerous travel guides about Munich Nymphenburg Castle and Frauenkirche with its famous two towers Viktualienmarkt or Hofbräuhaus am Platzl should not be missed. Moreover all agree that everyone should visit the Oktoberfest once which really characterizes the cosmopolitan city with heart we can get a glimpse behind the scenes of Munich and still discover a few clichés or typical sights in a new way - just typically untypical The large arrival hall is filled with the hustle and bustle of people suitcases are hectically pulled across the floor and in the background the sounds of arriving trains can be heard Munich's main station is often the first thing Munich's visitors see and it is also often used by Munich's residents as a transfer point during the rush hour is hardly ever seen by visitors and most Munich residents have never visited it the two stations do not seem to have anything else in common, but in fact Pasing station which was built in 1854 and extended in 1873 has some similarities to Munich's original Central Station The two buildings owe their similarity to the architect Friedrich Bürklein who was responsible for the construction of the platform hall in the centre of Munich and the first station building in Pasing His range of work also includes the construction of the stereotyped Maximilianstraße the surrounding buildings of the Upper Bavarian government which is used as the seat of the Bavarian parliament Whereas in Pasing the brick building continues to create a historical atmosphere only parts of the station built by Friedrich Bürklein are still clearly visible Pasing also has other similarities with the typical sights that everyone should see in Munich The carillon in the tower of the new Munich town hall at Marienplatz attracts thousands of tourists every day while FC Bayern fans connect Marienplatz with numerous championship celebrations which makes every gourmet and bon vivant happy is also a popular attraction for both tourists and residents But most of the numerous travel guides or recommendations do not mention that Pasing also has both a Viktualienmarkt and a Marienplatz The typical Marian Column can also be visited in the historical city centre of Pasing and the Viktualienmarkt attracts residents and visitors to Pasing with irresistible smells both places are crowded with people and there is barely a possibility to have a break in Pasing we have the possibility to browse comfortably through the shops try some delicacies or have a look at the Marian column that was not already photographed by thousands and thousands of tourists The fountains of Liesl Karstadt and Roider Jackl which for many people embody typical Munich people He also built the fish fountain at the Viktualienmarkt in Pasing and the well-wishers' fountain in front of the town hall in Pasing The typical Munich does not only include famous sights but also the sense of tradition with which Munich's citizens are often described Many people think of a typical tradition-loving inhabitant of Munich dressed in traditional costume who grumbles in a dialect that is incomprehensible to most people When I started to search for this cliché a former day labourer's house where tradition is kept alive Hardly any other house than the Carlhäusl which is used by the local and folk costume association D'Würmtaler fits so well with the saying \"Dositzndedodedooiweidositzn\" (these are the people who always sit there) the tradition of the gun salutes or the \"Schuhplatteln\" (typical folk dance) is still maintained on certain occasions regular club evenings or the \"Frühshoppn\" that is common in Bavaria take place here because you always meet the usual group of people in the same place and enjoy a hearty snack with a cold beer - the tradition of Munich par excellence oh oh\" are singing once a year about 7000 people while sparklers slowly light up under the sky of the Bavarians A feeling of melancholy spreads out on the last evening of the Oktoberfest which creates a unique atmosphere and is therefore loved by the Munich people for a reason A festival that is associated with Munich almost everywhere in the world and which could hardly better embody the \"typical Munich\" by the traditional costume All those who are already looking forward to the next Oktoberfest will feel right at home in the underpass at Pasing station as it bears a certain resemblance to the Hacker-Pschorr tent And also tourists have the possibility to have a completely different look at the Bavarian sky which otherwise is only known from the Oktoberfest maybe without the atmosphere and a little bit different The sky panorama was designed by the two Munich artists Haubitz and Zoche and in addition to the well-known tent ceiling You might think you have to count seven planes because of the name but even after a longer search you will only find six planes as you are in the seventh plane yourself due to the perspective Another highlight in Munich is without any doubt the Nymphenburg Palace which is located in the west of Munich in the adjacent district of Neuhausen-Nymphenburg and attracts thousands of visitors every day the impressive castle park and its fountain there and think back to a long forgotten time we have the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of the magical castle at the sluice between the Würm and the Nymphenburg Canal you will find the canal keeper's house in an idyllic setting This is where the canal keeper makes sure that the fountains and ponds at Nymphenburg Castle always have the same amount of water available in the canal But we don't only have the opportunity to have a look behind the scenes of the palace but also to discover a different kind of castle Blutenburg Castle is surrounded by a picturesque scenery and is situated at a pond inhabited by ducks and swans In 1430 the former weir system was converted into a hunting lodge by Duke Albrecht III and at the end of the 15th century his son Sigismund added the impressive castle chapel In addition to the largest library of children's and youth literature in the world the castle also accommodates the small and extremely cozy Michael Ende Museum photos and personal items and dream yourself into the worlds of Jim Knopf or Momo only a few people know that Maria Dolores Elisa Gilbert spent a night in Blutenburg Castle during her escape from Bavaria in 1848 As one of the most important figures in Bavarian history her behaviour and her liaison with the king led to the end of his reign The first villa colony of Pasing was built at the end of the 19th century north of the railway lines and south of the castle The colony developed by August Exter enjoyed great popularity due to the railway lines which were extended in 1840 and created an ideal connection to Munich The artist Hans Osel was also among the residents You might think you are going to meet the high society sung about by the music band Spider Murphy Gang but in fact we get a completely different look at the shy which is usually only expected in Munich's noble quarters Bogenhausen or Harlaching Instead of the notorious champagne-drinking high society in P1 Munich's most famous and stereotyped nightclub we now see lovingly tended gardens in front of idyllically situated and individual houses but still remained a resident of Pasing on the inside.\" describes quite well that the locals don't want to be forced into the cliché of the \"typical Munich resident\".  The citizens of Pasing therefore still have the same self-confidence despite being incorporated on 8 January 1939.  At the former town hall we can still feel the self-confidence which was the fifth largest town in Upper Bavaria at the time of the incorporation Especially the Pasing coat of arms on the balcony of the town hall still reminds us of that time But not only the inhabitants of Pasing are characterized by their self-confidence the inhabitants of Obermenzing also sing in their song \"Mir san net von Pasing mir san halt im lustigen Menzing daheim\" (we are not from Pasing the two districts could hardly be more different Whereas Pasing is more reminiscent of a city within a city due to its lively hustle and bustle Obermenzing awakens a feeling of Bavarian cosiness due to its colony of villas This is exactly why the presumably oldest restaurant in Munich called Gasthof zum Alten Wirt von Obermenzing offers us an ideal place to let all experiences sink in while enjoying a cold beer and delicious food surrounded by chestnut trees but this time we got to know much more about Munich We noticed that some clichés are true the sense of tradition or special sights that are praised with a good reason by every travel guide But we also realized that Munich is mainly characterized by its diversity Therefore you should always question well-known stereotypes and take a look behind the scenes because as Michael Ende already pointed out in the neverending story: that we cannot fathom by thinking about them If you have now become curious about the 21st district of Munich then you should take the tour \"Pasing-Obermenzing the typical untypical district of Munich\" Learn more about the district and discover the tragic stories behind Blutenburg Castle or the Johann-Nepomuk-Chapel fits so well with the saying "Dositzndedodedooiweidositzn" (these are the people who always sit there) the tradition of the gun salutes or the "Schuhplatteln" (typical folk dance) is still maintained on certain occasions regular club evenings or the "Frühshoppn" that is common in Bavaria take place here oh oh" are singing once a year about 7000 people A festival that is associated with Munich almost everywhere in the world and which could hardly better embody the "typical Munich" by the traditional costume but still remained a resident of Pasing on the inside." describes quite well that the locals don't want to be forced into the cliché of the "typical Munich resident".  the inhabitants of Obermenzing also sing in their song "Mir san net von Pasing mir san halt im lustigen Menzing daheim" (we are not from Pasing then you should take the tour "Pasing-Obermenzing Would you like to ask the author a question Help others by being the first to add a review Need some help figuring out where to live in Bavaria Find out which area is right for you with this overview of neighborhoods in Munich By Megan Janicke Munich (München) is a renowned international destination for expats, offering its residents a high quality of life in a top German city or beautiful nature – this city truly has something for everyone Discover which of Munich’s many neighborhoods could be your new home by reading the following: Give your child the best start in life with Bavarian International School this English-language school aims to inspire young curious minds from Kindergarten to Grade 12 through its IB curriculum BIS also offers many out-of-hours activities for personalities to flourish holistically Nestled in the southern region of Germany, Munich is the capital of the state of Bavaria. While often associated with its world-famous Oktoberfest the city is much more than beer and bratwurst; it is a beacon of German culture However, its innovative stature also proves to be a double-edged sword. Real estate prices are known to be painfully steep even surpassing London UK’s famously sky-high housing market Despite this, the Monocle 2023 Quality of Life Index has ranked Munich as the third most livable city in the world and there are plenty of green spaces where residents can get their fill which is the largest inner-city park in the world Munich’s relative closeness to the border with Austria means the city is a gateway to some of Europe’s most stunning scenery in the Alps From a social perspective, Bavaria’s state capital is generally inclusive and progressive. It hosts various LGBTQ+ events throughout the year, including Munich Pride. It has also designed key infrastructure, such as the public transit system to be accessible to people with disabilities Since the Munich real estate market is competitive, it’s best to start your search as early as possible – months before you plan to move your search for a place to live will most likely begin online Some of the most popular online portals for renting and buying properties in Munich are: you might be better off sticking with a trusted real estate company It’s also recommended that you join local Facebook groups to connect with others who may have tips and first-hand knowledge about relocating to the city Don’t forget to register your address with the German authorities within two weeks of moving to Munich Munich has a mix of traditional Bavarian homes alongside modern houses and highrises A typical mid-range flat size is 50 to 100 square meters though apartments in the city center tend to be smaller Outdoor spaces are generally more common in the suburbs or newer homes. These may include communal gardens, terraces, or even small private yards. That said, proximity to public parks like the expansive Munich Hofgarten (Royal Garden) compensates for the lack of private outdoor space in many city-center apartments The rental market in Munich consists of privately owned sublet properties and subsidized social housing options renting (miete) is a more popular choice for expats looking to move to the city so it’s recommended to keep a folder with all the required documents for the rental application before you start your housing search Districts in Munich with affordable housing include: A great way to save money on rent is by living together with a roommate. Flatshares (wohngemeinschaften) are usually cheaper than living alone. Moving into an unfurnished apartment can be less expensive than a furnished, short-term rental If you’re employed, you should be able to get a mortgage with no additional requirements – regardless of your nationality That said, Germany is still one of the OECD countries with the highest house price-to-rent ratios. Housing is the most expensive in Munich, where you pay an average of €9,931 per square meter (mid-2023) Conversely, Berlin is one of the more affordable cities in Germany Real estate guide: buying a house in Germany Munich is divided into 25 administrative boroughs (stadtbezirke) Keep reading for a closer look at some of Munich’s top neighborhoods for expats For upscale residences and a serene atmosphere, look no further than Bogenhausen. If you survive the sticker shock of the real estate prices you will find much to love in this gorgeous neighborhood quiet streets with grand villas and luxury apartments The village-like area is considered one of the most family-friendly places in Munich especially those from English-speaking countries The district has several public and private schools that attract families with children Residents also like the proximity to high-quality healthcare with some of the city’s top hospitals and health facilities nearby Since the neighborhood is near the Isar River and Munich’s public parks you have plenty of opportunities for scenic walks and cycling Sports fans will also enjoy the Prinzregentenfreibad a year-round outdoor pool where you can swim during the summer months and ice skate in the winter.  For cultural outings, visit the adjacent Prinzregentenplatz, with its impressive art nouveau buildings and the esteemed  Prinzregententheater (Prince Regent’s Theatre) Bogenhausen is far removed from the noisy nightlife and touristy spots but close enough to the city center for convenience The neighborhood also has plenty of shops and restaurants that cater to high-end tastes and budgets If you have a car parking is easier to find here than in more central areas you should be aware that ticket prices might be steeper Expats looking for affordable housing in Munich should pay close attention to the up-and-coming Freiham district in the Aubing-Lochhausen-Langwied borough adjacent to the suburbs of Aubing and Neuaubing Freiham is being developed to provide low-cost housing for approximately 20,000 residents by 2040 The urban district aims to provide a high standard of living with fast and comfortable transport connections between residential Freiham is well-integrated into Munich’s transport network The design includes a mix of housing types including spacious apartments and pocket-sized houses Families with children will like being near a multitude of kindergartens there are plenty of options for fresh produce Calm and quiet, Freiham has a suburban feel and is less crowded than other areas close to the city center. With two residential and cultural centers for refugees the neighborhood is a melting pot of tastes and cultures that many world nomads will enjoy Situated just south of the city center, Gärtnerplatzvertiel and Glockenbachvertiel are two trendy neighborhoods in the Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt district Together they form Munich’s vibrant LGBTQ+ district Their independent labels, hip bars and cafes, energetic nightlife venues, and alternative social scene attract the young and the young at heart. Freelancers and creatives often choose it for its youthful vibe Glockenbach’s location between the Isar River and the Sendlinger Tor (remnants of the historical city wall) has given rise to many parks and green spaces. Meanwhile, the opera house in Gärtnerplatz (Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz) is one of Munich’s top spots for operettas and musicals and open-air markets that offer diverse shopping experiences In terms of practical amenities – the neighborhood has many local healthcare facilities and you can easily access larger hospitals located in other parts of the city Residents can get to the city center within just minutes by U-Bahn or bike Expats living in Gärtnerplatz or Glockenbach have plenty of ways to be active, socialize, and enjoy life. Foodies can delight in the Viktualienmarkt, with more than 100 food stalls and Munich’s most central beer garden Often referred to as the “French Quarter,” Haidhausen is an old village that’s now one of Munich’s most charming and popular residential neighborhoods It’s located on the eastern bank of the Isar River in the Au-Haidhausen borough Haidhausen is a peaceful, historic area with narrow streets and small shops, tree-lined courtyards, and classic architecture. At its center, you’ll find Wiener Platz, the main social meeting point of the neighborhood where you can enjoy the local market and cozy cafes Classical music enthusiasts will love being close to the Gasteig Cultural Center (Kulturzentrum Gasteig) Haidhausen has an active international community that attracts families and young professionals alike You’ll often find expat meetups or international events happening in local venues Residents enjoy the diversity of local shops and markets many of which cater to sustainable lifestyles.  The neighborhood also has several schools and healthcare facilities including the top-notch University Hospital Rechts der Isar which provides comprehensive healthcare services making it a scenic and conveniently located place to live North of the city center is Maxvorstadt, Munich’s university district where bookshops and indie boutiques share the street with student pubs and trendy restaurants When it comes to cultural attractions, Maxvorstadt does not disappoint. The district is home to both small galleries and world-class art museums, including the Pinakothek der Moderne (Pinakothek of Modern Art) which shows contemporary masterpieces spanning centuries The dining scene is also dynamic and diverse with a strong cafe culture and restaurants specializing in everything from traditional Bavarian to international cuisine you’ll be able to commute efficiently using public transportation and bike lanes The city center is approximately 15 minutes away by bus or metro While less green than some other neighborhoods Maxvorstadt has several small parks with children’s playgrounds and open spaces which hosts summer concerts and outdoor movies Maxvorstadt has a diverse international student population and it can be a great place for expats to integrate and build a community network If Perlach doesn’t work out, you can always try to find green living options in family-friendly Pasing-Obermenzing. This neighborhood west of Munich is home to many expat families thanks to its relaxed Pasing and Obermenzing combined in 1938 and were incorporated into the municipality of Munich the district attracts new parents and elderly residents who are looking for an affordable area within 20 minutes of the city center the Pasing Arcaden shopping mall is the go-to destination for international brands and exclusive retailers Local healthcare facilities are comprehensive and the Klinikum Großhadern hospital is within a short driving distance While parking is generally easier to find and less expensive than in more central locations you don’t really need a car in Pasing-Obermenzing; getting to the city center is quick and easy with the S-Bahn Pasing-Obermenzing offers expats the perfect balance of a slower life with green spaces and relative closeness to the urban bustle of Munich It is the ideal area to start a family and put down long-term roots Located in the northern part of the city, Schwabing was once Munich’s Bohemian quarter. Today, it is one of the richest and priciest residential neighborhoods in the city Interestingly – and in stark contrast with the multimillion-euro homes – Schwabing is home to young professionals and a large student community from two of Munich’s universities Of course, this popular neighborhood is not short on enticing amenities. While the bordering English Garden may be the star attraction, Schwabing is also full of boutique stores, cafes, restaurants, and nightlife spots. Notable art galleries, theaters like the Schwabinger Schaustelle, and the famous Leopoldstraße add to the cultural appeal Schwabing residents enjoy the balance of a lively and eclectic neighborhood that’s not overwhelmingly busy While this article delves into only seven of Munich’s neighborhoods there are plenty of other boroughs to choose from Bavaria has the lowest crime rates in Germany and its capital is one of the safest cities in the country While Munich generally doesn’t have areas you should avoid you should exercise caution and common sense when walking alone at night or in busy areas where pickpocketing might occur The most registered crimes in 2022 occurred in the districts of: Munich is also considered a safe city in regard to air quality and pollution. The German government has implemented strict regulations to mitigate the industry’s impact on air quality and the local environment you may want to avoid buying a home in certain areas near airports and highways Whether you’re renting on a budget or buying a million-euro home you’ll want to be sure you land in the spot that suits you best Here are a few tips to keep in mind when looking for a place in Munich: You can also get great advice (and create new friendships) from different expat groups in Munich she’s a freelance writer specializing in B2B content for tech and tourism companies Man woke up inside container near Munich’s Pasing station unsure where he was and contacted police An intoxicated man’s ill-advised decision to spend a night on a freight train caused disruption for commuters in Munich as police had to suspend services at a busy station to look for him Munich police said they received an emergency call at 5.20am from a man who reported that he had woken up in a container on a train near Pasing station They said the 25-year-old man had been so drunk when he entered the container that he was not sure where it was Police shut down all rail traffic and searched train by train Eighty-six trains were affected and there were a total of 1,280 minutes of delays 37 cancellations and 21 partial cancellations Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Riot police armed with machine guns stand guard in front of Pasing railway station in Munich 2016 at 6:08 AM ESTBookmarkSaveLock This article is for subscribers only.Munich police evacuated two train stations before the New Year’s holiday amid warnings of an imminent terrorist attack by Islamic State militants The hubs were reopened about five hours later and police said their investigation was continuing The police, who tweeted the warningBloomberg Terminal at 10:40 p.m advised people to avoid the central Hauptbahnhof transport hub as well as another railway station in the Bavarian capital’s Pasing district The suspected terrorist plot targeting Munich’s main train station was intended as a suicide attack Munich police say they have credible information about an impending terrorist attack and have evacuated two railway stations The warning, posted on the official Munich Police Twitter account also advised people to avoid gathering at the central train station or at Pasing train station There is the danger of an attack in the area of munich avoid the central station and the rail station pasing Soraya says no trains are being allowed to approach the two stations This comes during New Year's Eve celebrations The police gave this warning less than an hour before midnight Munich local time Donate imminent threat" by Islamic State group suicide bombers wanting to commit a terror attack on New Year's Eve and asked people to stay away from the city's main train station and a second train station in the city's Pasing neighborhood Police tweeted that the city's main station and another had been evacuated They warned residents to stay away from both locations In a Facebook post authorities said they had "serious information" that the attack had been planned for New Year's Eve Bavaria's Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann told reporters Friday night at Munich's police headquarters authorities had received information that the terror group Islamic State was behind the threat Munich police president Hubertus Andrae said German authorities had been tipped off by a foreign intelligence service that IS was planning attacks with five to seven suicide bombers Andrae said so far there hadn't been any arrests Police spokesman Werner Kraus told The Associated Press that "after evaluating the situation we started evacuating the train stations and also asked partygoers to stay away from big crowds outside." The warning came only hours before the city rang in the new year Despite police warnings to stay away from big crowds thousands of people were on the streets of Munich at midnight to welcome the new year with fireworks Cities across Europe are already on a heightened state of alert "There is the danger of an attack in the area of munich avoid the central station and the rail station pasing," police said in the tweet but police told NBC News separately that the main Munich Hauptbahnhof and Pasing train stations were evacuated Shortly after the new year began at midnight (6 p.m police reiterated the warning on Twitter: "We expressly point out again that we take the threat very seriously they began issuing the statement in other languages High-profile attacks claimed by Islamic State and other groups this have cast a shadow over New Year's Eve gatherings around the world Hand-drawn winner 2019: ‘Masterplan Rudrapur Hybrid winner ‘Metabolist of a Dementia Nation’ Commended project from 2019, Laurie Chetwood’s ‘The Phoenix Towers’  Commended project from 2019, Denis Andernach’s ‘Stelzenhaus Iii Stilt House’ to digital pieces and contemporary hybrid visions the winners of the annual Architecture Drawing Prize have just been announced thedrawingprize.com Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox. Ellie Stathaki is the Architecture & Environment Director at Wallpaper* She trained as an architect at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and studied architectural history at the Bartlett in London she has been a member of the Wallpaper* team since 2006 visiting buildings across the globe and interviewing leading architects such as Tadao Ando and Rem Koolhaas Ellie has also taken part in judging panels such as The Contemporary House (Thames & Hudson Glenn Sestig Architecture Diary (2020) and House London (2022) Installation view of the Architecture Drawing Prize 2022 exhibition winner of the digital category Anton Markus Pasing winner of the Architecture Drawing Prize 2022 overall and hybrid categories (right) The Architecture Drawing Prize 2022 has been awarded to Samuel Wen and Michael Ren for their hybrid artwork A combination of render work and hand-drawn imagery the Architecture Drawing Prize 2022’s winning piece is the result of two architectural minds put together to explore assumptions about their culture ‘The broader intention of the drawing was to use architecture to challenge traditional oriental stereotypes about our Chinese heritage,’ says Wen one half of the winning team and currently a student architect at Cox Architecture There are three categories for the annual prize: hand-drawn Anton Markus Pasing was awarded the digital prize for The Wall a ‘golden elevation,’ as described by Pasing and offers an abstract grid of architectural diagrams Weicheng Ye was awarded the winning slot for his eerie construction of geometric lines and natural forms in The Spirit of Mountain.  which was winner of both the hybrid category and the overall winner where a view of a ‘dumpling institute’ works to challenge stereotypes of Chinese culture around a traditional round table Chinese dining setup founder of Make Architects and one of the Prize's judges it’s both accessible and ‘full of architectural interest but sections and elevations as well as detail.’  Next week sees the launch of a dedicated show at Sir John Soane’s Museum highlights the combination of composite architectural drawings and elements of Chinese culture and the way in which ‘the result is very dynamic The drawing really gives us a sense of the activity that goes on within the Institute.’ comments that being able to utilise both his and Wen’s creative strengths and ‘incorporating both methods of representation [allowed them to] acknowledge a post-digital era in architectural visualisation.’ the Architecture Drawing Prize is a melting pot of contributions from architectural and creative bodies It is led by Italian ceramics makers Iris Ceramica Group and created collaboratively by Sir John Soane’s Museum It works to celebrate the communication of design projects McKellar pulls our attention towards the ways in which the pieces draw lines between different spheres Memory also appears as a recurring theme in some pieces which ‘draw from their creators’ pasts resulting in drawings which tell stories.’ escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox The Architecture Drawing Prize exhibition is showing from 8 February to 7 May 2023 at Sir John Soane’s Museum, 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London soane.org Martha Elliott is the Junior Digital News Editor at Wallpaper* After graduating from university she worked in arts-based behavioural therapy as well as covering regular news stories across all channels illustrating an idea through humble mediums of paper and pencil still hold massive significance to most architects conveying and laying bare the intent of many architectural authors formed the genesis of that exploration and discovery attesting to the entrants’ skill and originality said— "Sir John Soane’s Museum is pleased to partner with Make Architects and WAF in hosting the sixth edition of The Architecture Drawing Prize This event has become a showcase for the best in contemporary draughtsmanship across media which remains central to architectural practice today and the Soane Museum is an appropriate venue for exhibiting both the winning and commended drawings.” we hope it works as a platform to promote the unique creative potential of architecture in improving our lives and how the profession can and should communicate this confidently through drawing.” “This year’s winners’ works are exceptionally good at demonstrating the range of approaches from the representational and sublime in the Hand-Drawn category to the highly abstract and conceptual in the Digital category we see an approach that wittily and skillfully plays with the very idea of more traditional architectural renderings.” Here is a close look at the winning entries across the three categories: the “exceptionally atmospheric” work by Ye explores the relationship between nature and man-made as an eternal topic and mode of expression Ye spoke to STIR about his winning entry —"The future city should be restrained with harmony and unity between nature and artificiality I sought to create a vision of the future city through the reconstruction of architecture and nature (mountains The scene shown in the painting expresses a simple and restrained aesthetic appreciation.” Ye also believes that cities, specially designed ones, must inherit the quiet, silent, and mysterious power of mountains, as shown in The Spirit of Mountain. An understanding of traditional Chinese painting was also put into this drawing, creating an immersive experience and imagination of sightseeing as well as a certain narrative of timeliness expressed succinctly in black and white “Qiyun（气韵）—a feeling similar to music— is also one of the inherent qualities and feel of this work” “It is unexpected and pleasant, that this work can win. Indeed, hand painting should be an indispensable part of architectural design. Paper and pen can help people tap into their originality, weaving in simple, sorted-out feelings and finding happiness in design. I hope that my work can encourage more students and designers to return to the most authentic form of design expression as I believe it can also promote our thinking,” Ye elaborates The Architecture Drawing Prize Jury Chair and Director of the World Architecture Festival (WAF) describes the work — “This is a drawing of great delicacy which highlights the difference between a tall-building aesthetic and the possibility of disrupting it in a creative way via the insertion of nature as an artistic intervention The Hand-Drawn Category shortlist included: The Temple of Gaia by Giorgos Christofi; Final Mexico Drawing by Ben Johnson; and Homage to Corb by Dustin Wheat Colourfully crowded and artistically architectural Samuel Wen and Michael Ren’s Fitzroy Food Institute is a layered visceral drawing exploring themes of Chinese culture and one of the eight judges of The Architecture Drawing Prize 2022 comments on this winning entry —“Fitzroy Food Institute stands out for its well-considered and subtle use of colour It is a very accessible drawing looking over a shared meal at a table yet it is full of architectural interest featuring not only a plan but sections and elevations as well as detail A conceptually original and genuinely delightful entry.” Wen tells STIR about his intent —"The medium of dumplings in Chinese cuisine was the perfect food through which we could explore the ideas of (oriental) cultural perception and facilitate an increase in engagement with food theory through an institutional architecture The project aims not as much to answer but to stimulate conversation and promote different perspectives and ways of thinking about these not-so-uncommon topics.” The 'Fitzroy Food Institute' was completed as a mix of hand-drawn elements and digital software presented in a top-down view of a ‘typically Chinese’ roundtable dining setting “Fitzroy Food Institute indicates a pretty self-explanatory description of the project; however the institute itself is named “the humble dumpling” extracting itself from notions of grandiose and favouring a mode of accessibility and opportunity learn and experience what the institute has to offer decorated with a series of miscellaneous table-setting elements,” Wen informs that they are beyond grateful for their work to have received such recognition “Being able to convey such ideas and a captivating narrative through drawing had been the aim from the beginning so being able to accept this award means a lot to us!” The Hybrid Category shortlist also included The Stamper Battery by William du Toit and Traversing Dreamscapes by Sean Seah who was the Overall Winner of The Architecture Drawing Prize in 2019 was selected the winner for the Digital Category in 2022 which plays on ideas centred around “the beginning the end and the finite.” Speaking to STIR Pasing highlights the message of his winning entry — “The intention is simple To bring something into the world that did not exist before Something that moves me and largely represents my unalterable processing of the world’s experience I want to give back what my environment has written into my program The picture is a page of a personal diary if you will I overdraw relationships to make them recognisable or destroy them the absurd and the meaningless are written into our existence more clearly than we might like to admit.” Pasing also shares that The Wall describes a traumatic state and its structure — “it is the beginning and the end at the same moment a materially manifested inhalation of the infinite I try to create this state with the means of 3D modelling and digital instruments since this tool provides me with countless sub-tools to create density and complexity.” An excerpt of The Wall's description reads: The wall wasn't just there My gaze wandered around endlessly and found no end It seemed to me that the wall was looking for a counterpart Endless questions coupled with the certainty that you were as real as a liquid dream Reflections of what I saw weren’t me It was the endless projection of everything I longed for… it started raining this picture was articulated about three meters in length a dimension deemed necessary by Passing to let the viewer physically immerse themselves in the image “I understand my work as extensive artistic research because the space is an idea and really everything inherent in this space is connected to invisibly connected constants of an imaginary space I write down my thoughts on the image to generate a context without leaving room for interpretation.” I am therefore grateful and honoured to have had the opportunity to see one of my works exhibited in the famous Sir John Soanne Museum in London again,” Pasing reveals who have been on the judges' panel of The Architecture Drawing Prize since its inception in 2017 articulate why Pasing’s approach to drawing impressed the jury again —“The Wall fills the view with a golden elevation: expansive and richly complex a terrain of construction and sedimented accumulation The Digital Category shortlist also comprised The Minecraft Labyrinth - A Reclamation of Childhood by Eric Pham and Mnemosyne by Meichen Duan In more than half a decade of dedicated writing and research fueled by her education and experience in architecture ideating as well as aligning and editing content for STIR’s design and architecture verticals She also edits and oversees the day-to-day editorial operations for its launch platform Her keen interest in what demands design and creative plurality at large drives her professional pursuits She often tunes into a variety of media centred especially on maligned women true crime and what we get wrong about history From vernacular knowledge to modern sustainability Middle Eastern pavilions serve as living archives of architectural thought offering fresh frameworks for global adoption STIR engages with the curators of the Togo Oman and Qatar pavilions—debuting at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025—on representation the book presents a fictional story depicting algorithms exercising control over humans and how this affects the built environment Tipnis shares how the toolbox democratises the practice of restoration via DIY resources to repair tangible urban heritage made of common building materials Exclusive preview for subscribers. 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Broadcaster BR reported that Germany received warnings from U.S told the press early Friday morning: “The threat was very concretely centred on midnight and at these two places.” “We cannot take unnecessary risks when we are dealing with such concrete threats “I am happy that nothing has so far happened and I hope it stays that way.” A Munich police spokesperson told the Guardian that “I can’t confirm whether they are Iraqis but it was apparently a group of five to seven people affiliated to IS.” New Year’s festivities in Paris and Brussels had earlier been called off because of security concerns thousands of people partied on the Champs Elysees Security was stepped up in other European capitals with 3,000 extra police deployed in central London and backpacks banned and bags of revelers searched in Berlin You cannot buy an Ursula von der Leyen watch POLITICO has reviewed the declarations of interest of every European Commission nominee Keir Starmer’s sausages/hostages mix-up was a gaffe for the ages The new Siemens-built Avenio low-floor light rail vehicle (LRV) for the Munich Public Transportation Company (MVG) has started revenue service on tram Line 19 from St Veit Strasse to Pasing Station The LRV is the first of eight Siemens Avenio vehicles for MVG which were ordered under a €29m contract in September 2012 three of the eight vehicles have received certification for passenger service while the remaining units are likely to enter service within the next few weeks four-section trams will have a length of 36.85m a width of 2,300mm and the capacity to carry 220 passengers The Siemens trams will be called Type T1 by MVG and will operate in a common pool with the Bombardier/Siemens Type R3.3 and Stadler Variobahn Type S fleets Low axle loads will enable the trams to travel quietly on old lines in order to reduce to vehicle and track damage Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Six of the eight LRVs will be deployed to increase the existing network frequencies while the remaining two were ordered to expand fleet capacity The company expects to deploy the two trains after the opening of the 2.7km-long tram extension from Max Weber Platz to Berg-am-Laim S-Bahn station next year Image: Siemens’ Avenio trams will have a length of 36.85m and the capacity to seat 220 passengers Copyright: courtesy of Stadtwerke München / ergon3 Nominations are now open for the prestigious Railway Technology Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network German authorities receive foreign intelligence tipoff warning that up to seven suicide bombers would attack two of the city’s train stations Police in Munich are hunting Islamic State suspects after a foreign intelligence agency warned of a “concrete” plan to send suicide bombers to the city’s train stations during New Year’s Eve celebrations Five to seven people were reportedly planning suicide bomb attacks on the main Hauptbahnhof station and Pasing station at the western end of the city centre in what German authorities said was a “serious prompting them to evacuate the sites and warn people to stay away Munich police president Hubertus Andrä told a news conference on Friday that German officials had received a “very concrete” tip that suicide attacks were planned at train stations in the southern city at midnight “We received names. We can’t say if they are in Munich or in fact in Germany,” Andrä said About 550 officers have been deployed to secure the city and no arrests had yet been made told a media conference on Thursday night: “The threat was very concretely centred on midnight and at these two places.” He added that all necessary security measures were being taken Citing anonymous security sources, Bavarian state broadcaster BR reported that Germany had received warnings from both US and French intelligence agencies earlier in the day. According to the intelligence, seven Iraqis living in Munich were named as the potential attackers, and they were planning to enter the stations in pairs and blow themselves up simultaneously. Munich police spokeswoman Elizabeth Matzinger could not confirm the nationalities or the suspected residence of the suspects, or whether a manhunt for identified individuals was underway. “Investigations are happening, but I cannot give out any details, that is a tactical information,” she told the Guardian. “I can’t confirm whether they are Iraqis, but it was apparently a group of five to seven people affiliated to IS [Isis].” The two stations were shut down and evacuated around midnight, while special unit police officers armed with automatic weapons were stationed at entrances. Read moreMunich police issued a statement saying that an attack was expected in the city during the night and warned people to avoid the two stations and large crowds in general the situation appeared to have calmed significantly We are glad that nothing has happened tonight. The inquiries go on of course and we will remain watchful. #munich “The closures at the main station and the Pasing station have been lifted but there selective controls are being carried out there,” Matzinger said “The situation after midnight is more relaxed than it was before midnight but notwithstanding that we cannot give the all clear We had a terrorist warning from the French secret service and we are still taking it seriously because we can’t rule out that it is not serious – and as long as there is still the danger of a grain of truth to it Herrmann said the intelligence had not been 100% reliable but serious enough that it could not be ignored He compared the assessment of the danger to that in Hanover on 17 November when an international friendly football was called off and the stadium evacuated at short notice a foreign intelligence tip-off had led to the alert but no arrests were made and no explosives found in the stadium Riot police armed with machine guns patrol the streets in front of Pasing railway station in Munich on Friday Photograph: Johannes Simon/Getty Images“The concrete tip-off came from one source,” Andrä said before adding that there was no indication yet the threats could be confirmed or that any suspects had been arrested a spokesman for the police also said there would be a reinforced police presence in Munich city centre in the coming days The police force was also bolstered in and around the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin where huge New Year’s celebrations were being happening All large bags and backpacks were banned from the site of the huge street party Despite the Munich police warnings to stay away from big crowds DPA reported massive delays in the city’s public transportation system after both train stations were quickly evacuated and trains no longer stopped there The latest development comes amid ongoing security operations across Europe Police in Belgium detained six people during house searches in Brussels on Thursday in an investigation into an alleged plot to carry out an attack in the city Another man was questioned over links to last month’s Paris attacks Authorities in the Belgian capital said a fireworks display and festivities that attracted 100,000 people in 2014 would not go ahead after revealing the alleged jihadi plot “Unfortunately we have been forced to cancel the fireworks and all that was planned for tomorrow [Thursday] evening,” the mayor In Paris, where 130 people were killed in December, the annual fireworks display on the Champs Élysées was called off and 11,000 police, soldiers and firefighters patrolled the French capital. More than 100,000 police were deployed across the country, according to the interior minister, Bernard Cazeneuve. Red Square in Moscow, traditionally a place where people gather to ring in the new year, was closed. “It’s no secret that Moscow is one of the choice targets for terrorists,” the city’s mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, said recently. New York City said it had its tightest ever New Year’s Eve security to protect an estimated 1 million revellers. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 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Read our Privacy notice imminent threat" by Islamic State group suicide bombers wanting to commit a terror attack in the city on New Year's Eve and asked people to stay away from the city's central train station and a second train station in the city's Pasing neighborhood Munich police said on social media that according to "serious information The police tweeted to say the city's main station and Pasing station had been evacuated and trains would no longer be stopping there in German: "Despite the serious situation we will not let ourselves be taken Bavaria's Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann told reporters at Munich's police headquarters authorities had received information that the terror group Islamic State was behind the threat Munich police also tweeted to say they had brought in forces from other regions to support them The police Twitter feed advised the public to avoid crowds The warning came shortly before the city celebrated the start of the new year Cities across Europe have been on a heightened state of alert over the New Year period Brussels New Year's Eve fireworks celebrations were cancelled Wednesday, over fears of a terrorist attack. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Munich train stations have reopened after Bavaria’s top security official said the threat level from Isis extremists intending to blow themselves up had been reduced. “We no longer have concrete indications for a terror threat today or tomorrow at a specific location,” Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann said. He warned, however, that the overall terror threat in Europe remained high. Just before the city rang in the new year, police had evacuated the main train station and a station in the Pasing neighbourhood. Partygoers were asked to avoid crowds. Mr Herrmann said a friendly foreign intelligence service had warned Germany of an imminent attack at midnight by between five and seven Isis militants from Syria and Iraq planning to blow themselves up at locations in Munich, including the two stations. Authorities were investigating intensively, Mr Herrmann said, but so far had not made any arrests. He said they had received personal data for some of the attackers and were still in the process of verifying the information. He would not give any further details on the alleged attackers and could not confirm if they actually existed. Mr Herrmann called on Munich residents to be cautious, but at the same time not to let terror threats interfere with their normal lives. More than 500 police and special unit officers from all over the region were called to Munich on late on 31 January to help evacuate and secure the stations. As of noon on New Year's Day, some 100 extra officers were still present in the city. Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere issued a statement thanking the authorities for their “thoughtful, considerate and decisive” action. It read: “The situation in Europe and Germany continues to be serious in the new year. Indeed we did get indications (for a planned attack) yesterday, which were evaluated by the Bavarian intelligence authorities and federal police.” Despite the earlier police warnings to stay away from big crowds, thousands of people took to the streets of Munich at midnight to welcome the new year with fireworks. Cities across Europe have been on edge since the Isis attacks in Paris in November which killed 130 people. Passengers were evacuated from Terminal 3 of Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport when a British man was arrested after reportedly shouting bomb threats. Pictures on social media show a man lying on the floor as officers point rifles at him. A spokeswoman at the Dutch airport said: “The 29-year-old man was arrested at around 8am. It was only one check-in line that had to be evacuated for maximum of half an hour – if that. Security control remained open as it is located further away. He was taken away by the police.” This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Police in Munich say they have no information on the whereabouts of those behind a suspected Islamic State-linked terror attack plot in the city Two railway stations have now reopened after being evacuated overnight over reports of a planned attack involving several suicide bombers Munich police have tweeted that there are indications of a planned terror attack in the city and have requested people avoid crowds and train stations Two train stations in the city appear to have been evacuated Munich’s main station and Pasing station reopened in the morning following a temporary closure because the intelligence service had got a “specific” warning London’s Metropolitan Police deployed 3,000 officers in the inner city