Bringing the brands to life.

That’s what the BMW Welt is all about. A Munich icon, this immersive and experiential destination has undergone a fundamental transformation in recent years. As the lead agency for the BMW Welt since 2011, we have transformed the exclusively BMW experience to become a multifaceted insight into all the BMW Group brands: BMW, BMW i, BMW M, BMW Motorrad, MINI, John Cooper Works and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Working in close partnership with the BMW Group, we are responsible for the entire process of creating new exhibitions – from concept development right through to implementation. Whether showcasing a new product, updating the look and feel of an exhibit or creating a fine-dining atmosphere for its Michelin-starred restaurant, we are proud of our long-standing role in bringing the BMW Group brands to life.

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OUR SKILLS:
Sensory Experiences | Visual Identity
Architecture Design | Experience Design | Media Design | Graphic Design | Text | Project Coordination | Implementation

Sometimes you just need balls.

Don’t get us wrong. We love Pinterest. At the same time we think: “Fuck Pinterest.” Our new exhibition at our office is about creativity – but how can you expect unique results, if everyone gets their inspiration from the same mood board?
In the past, all you needed to work creatively was a typewriter and an idea. No delete function, no Google search, no social media, no distractions. We believe that with all those technological advances, we lost something. What it is and how we can get it back is the topic of our new exhibition.

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OUR SKILLS:
Sensory Experiences | Verbal Identity | Visual Identity
Strategy | Experience Design | Media Design | Graphic Design | Text | Implementation

The visualisation of exclusive relaxation.

A great CI tells a story. It arouses a feeling and awakens desire, sometimes even a longing for a time out, an exclusive experience – just like the new boutique retreats CI developed by BECC.
A new logo, colour scheme and font laid the foundation for the online appearance and all print materials such as business cards, invitations and brochures. boutique retreats offer relaxation at the highest level, a gift to yourself in an exclusive ambience, which can be experienced with the harmonious visual style, high-quality materials and personal approach. Take a look: www.boutique-retreats.de

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OUR SKILLS:
Visual Identity
Concept | Corporate Identity | Media Design | Graphic Design | Text | Project Coordination | Implementation

The logo is not the brand.

Our Verbal Identity department is about more than just names and taglines. It is devoted to creating clear, overarching strategies for how to shape the way people talk about brands. To introduce our beliefs and approach in this field following the launch in September 2018, we created an exhibition for our clients to explore whenever they come by. In a digital world, we name digital products. In other words, we are naming things that will grow, adapt and expand over time – under the same name.
A verbal identity tells a meaningful story that will remain relevant in the future. As brands develop entire ecosystems of interrelated products and services, they need a consistent way of speaking about themselves. Each component has to add meaning to the overall story. Plus, in the age of Alexa, verbal identities must be memorable, easy to pronounce, easy to understand and clearly differentiated to survive.

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OUR SKILLS:
Sensory Experiences | Verbal Identity
Strategy | Experience Design | Media Design | Graphic Design | Text | Implementation

A multi-faceted experience.

With the claim MAKE IT YOURS for the ŠKODA booth at the Paris Motor Show in 2018, we encapsulated the spirit of the RS models – reliable family cars that let you show your sporty side. The competition and contrast of MAKE IT YOURS shined through the whole booth, from the active cycling competition in the Tour de France exhibit to the nostalgia of an 8-bit video game on the big screen and the advanced OLED technology of the UX table. An interactive world that engaged visitors of all ages, every step of the way.

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OUR SKILLS:
Sensory Experiences | Visual Identity
Architecture Design | Experience Design | Media Design | Graphic Design | Text | Project Coordination | Implementation

“Iconic impulses” through a lens.

The MINI Vision Next 100 concept car imagines the urban, shared-car lifestyle with a whole new level of personalised experience. It was unveiled in London as part of the BMW Group 100 Years World Tour, entitled “Iconic impulses”. The carefully cultivated and futuristic accompanying photography was created by BECC. Through the integration of real materials with multi-level graphics in our 3D design studio, we created an artificial world worthy of the vision car, complete with professional models to add realism to the visuals. The results were monochromatic portraits that provide an insight into the future relationship between car and driver.

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OUR SKILLS:
Visual Identity
Concept | Art Direction 

Becoming a lifestyle brand.

We are entering a new age. In the future, people will spend more money on experiences than on things. For BMW Motorrad, that means it’s no longer about the machine but the person riding it. BMW Motorrad Donford in Cape Town was the first dealership to integrate the Make Life a Ride brand attitude into the point of sale. Working closely with the dealer, we developed a concept that is much more than a Showroom – it’s a welcoming atmosphere that expresses passion, local flavour and individuality, becoming a destination where customers want to spend time. This multi-faceted brand experience celebrating the riding community has become the flagship for all BMW Motorrad dealerships wanting to express the Make Life a Ride lifestyle.

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OUR SKILLS:
Sensory Experiences | Visual Identity
Architecture Design | Experience Design | Media Design | Graphic Design | Text | Project Coordination | Implementation

Young, dynamic and full of power.

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit played host for the world premiere of the BMW M2 Coupé and BMW X4 M40i. Our architecture and communication concept set the stage for this powerful debut, while also finding ways for the other models to shine, including the BMW 6 and 7 Series as well as BMW i vehicles. The elaborate presentation included an impactful LED wall and several interactive steles to showcase the urban, young and dynamic character of the new BMW M2 Coupé.

Images: Ken Schluchtmann, Photo Designer

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OUR SKILLS:
Sensory Experiences | Visual Identity
Architecture Design | Experience Design | Media Design | Graphic Design | Text | Project Coordination | Implementation

Insightful design and design insights.

A few decades ago, brands were born out of instinct, initiative and vision. Today, business schools offer passionate and curious students an opportunity to academically learn the world of brands.
We know that the students studying branding today will be the brand leaders of tomorrow. However, the brand landscape is changing and adapting constantly: to understand what makes a brand great cannot purely be learned from a text book.
We see our work with one of the leading business schools worldwide, the University of St. Gallen (HSG), as an opportunity to share our point of view with students, and give them a taste of the reality of brands. Our partnership includes guest lectures, strategic consultation and design services. The new website we designed for the university’s Institute for Customer Insight is now live, and can be found here: www.ici.unisg.ch/de/

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Three dining experiences, two stars, one place to be.

The BMW Welt is home to three distinct dining experiences from Munich’s most respected name in fine dining: Feinkost Käfer. From Michelin-star dining to a Brasserie with a modern-Bavarian twist as well as a rustic Italian-style bistro, each of these gourmet destinations have a unique flavour – and a design concept from BECC. Each space unites contrasts in its interior architecture – luxury and leisure in EssZimmer, modernity and comfort in Bavarie, passion and spontaneity in the Biker’s Lodge. One very special architectural feature in EssZimmer is the kitchen cube, which allows guests to experience the cooking process, live. Always the perfect atmosphere to enjoy good food in good company.

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Interactivity for all.

The 2018 Paris Motor Show entailed the premiere of the new Toyota booth design and our first event as their lead agency for booth architecture and communication. Inspired by nature and flexible for the future, the Fibonacci sequence provided inspiration for our concept and ensured every visitor felt embraced by the all-hybrid presentation. Through interactive displays, visitors had the chance to get hands-on while discovering the many ways in which Toyota is working towards better mobility for all.

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Turning a booth into a street festival.

The time for a one-way product showcase is over. For the MINI IAA 2017 appearance, we created a trade show stand that enabled visitors to discover, interact and play with the brand and its products in a multi-faceted experience. We stimulated all the senses with summer-fresh smoothies, stylish cuts in a gentleman’s barbershop, a vintage racetrack that roared with the sound of a John Cooper Works engine and a highly “instagrammable” selfie corner. The result was not only an eye-catching showcase for the MINI John Cooper Works GP Concept, the MINI Electric Concept and the other five heroes, but a street festival that invited everyone to join the party.

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Engaging brands in the future.

For Generations Y and Z, spending money on things is losing its appeal. Brands looking to engage with these target groups need to create unforgettable, meaningful experiences and become integrative platforms. So, how are brands reacting to this trend? What does that mean for retail and trade fairs? For this impulse presentation, our strategy team dove into these questions and more to identify the brand formats of the future.

Strong brands are never static.

The automobile industry is currently undergoing more change than ever before. Customer expectations are shifting beyond products, towards a whole ecosystem of relevant and meaningful offers and services. The BMW Group is not waiting for these developments to arrive – the company is actively shaping the future of mobility. As the lead agency for Corporate Identity, we ensure that BMW Group brands grow and adapt in sync with the world around us. We explore and push limits, test and rebuild, always engaged to ensure the image portrayed to the world is ready for tomorrow.