Deutsche Lufthansa AG commissioned AS+P as lead designer and general planner for the new Lufthansa Group Hangar One, a conference and visitor centre at Frankfurt Airport. The new building complements the Lufthansa Aviation Centre and forms part of the masterplan developed by AS+P for the long-term development of the Lufthansa site.

Hangar One unites exhibition, conference and event spaces under one roof. Exhibition areas commemorate the history of Lufthansa, while a café and shop, as well as flexible meeting and workshop spaces, create a place for employees, business partners and visitors.

The long-span modular steel structure encloses a 17.55-metre-high exhibition hall with floor-to-ceiling glazing on three sides. The hall showcases the Junkers Ju 52 and the Lockheed L-1649A Super Star as its centrepiece exhibits, making them visible from outside the building. Inspired by an aircraft wing, a translucent lightweight membrane is positioned in front of the glazed façade and supported by a slender aluminium and steel structure. It provides protection from the weather, glare, unwanted views and solar gain.

In addition to the architectural design, AS+P was responsible for the landscape architecture, including a green promenade along the southern façade, seating modules and planted islands. Renewable energy, green roofs and rainwater man­age­ment are integral parts of the concept.

The early involvement of contractors, BIM-based planning and processes adopted from industrial construction enabled the project to be delivered within a tight timeframe.

Since 1 August 2026, Lufthansa Group Hangar One has been open to the public, offering visitors the opportunity to experience aviation history at first hand.