Physics Replacement Building: construction progress

September 2026 – Four tower cranes for the main building

Four tower cranes are being erected for the construction of the main building. The parking area in front of Allmandring 3b will therefore no longer be available for the remainder of the construction period.

November 2025 – Road closure at Allmandring 13

There is a road closure at Allmandring 13/ZAQ. As a result, Allmandring is accessible from only one direction at a time and ends as a dead end. The closure was implemented at the start of construction work on the new Physics building and is expected to remain in place until at least 2030.

November 2025 – Groundbreaking ceremony

On November 7, 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in the presence of Minister of Science Petra Olschowski, State Secretary of Finance Gisela Splett, Rector Prof. Peter Middendorf, Chancellor Anna Steiger, and representatives from the Department of Physics and the State Agency for Property and Construction.

October 2025 – Construction site setup and elimination of parking spaces at Allmandring 3

With the start of the initial work on the new building for the Department of Physics, the construction site next to Allmandring 3 was prepared and fenced off. The parking spaces located there have not been available since then. Please pay attention to posted no-parking signs directly on the construction site and on nearby streets as well. Alternative parking is available at the northern end of Pfaffenwaldring.

About the project

The replacement building will be a state-of-the-art research and teaching facility covering approximately 18,500 square meters. It is designed to foster a highly integrated and collaborative research environment, housing:
- nine experimental and six theoretical institutes
- flexible laboratory spaces to support interdisciplinary research
- enhanced teaching facilities located close to research areas

The building will be constructed to the highest energy efficiency standards and will feature solar panels on the roof and façade. The project also supports campus densification goals and will allow the university to phase out previously leased office spaces downtown. 

The replacement building is part of a larger, multi-year campus improvement initiative that includes the renovation of the Natural Sciences Center (NWZ I and II). The building will enable the Physics Department to relocate from NWZ II, which will then undergo comprehensive refurbishment.

The University of Stuttgart is aware that the construction project may cause some disruptions and appreciates your patience during this period. We encourage employees to consider public transportation options or participate in the “Stuttgart fährt mit” carpool program whenever possible.