… The House within a House is formed by a series of staggered volumes inserted into the stock exchange … Chamber of Commerce, creating additional spaces for consultations, conferences, receptions, and a … building ensemble in Hamburg. To allow for a more intensive use, the brief for the 2003 design … Börsenhalle, or stock exchange hall, and called for a design that would respect the fabric of the … offering approximately 1,000sq.m of space for new uses. Designed as a contemporary interpretation of … long-standing role as a central meeting place for Hamburg’s business communities. The new structure … the original stone architecture. Soft vaulted forms are juxtaposed with the sharp, graphic lines of …
Haus im Haus … Rathausviertel is conceived as a pilot project for a new mixed-use residential quarter, centrally … support a fully regenerative, resource-efficient circular transformation of the construction sector. … they foster a neighborhood in which they care for each other and their shared spaces. Level 0, 3 The … invite residents to spend time together, reinforce this goal. We also designed vertical and … (super-use). Employing materials in their pure form—solid wood or uncoated steel—ensures a high … flushing further enhance the building’s performance. A skeletal system of timber columns and … steel beams, is the most economical solution for the primary structure, allowing for effective … to be fully separable. The exterior walls are formed by a prefabricated timber-frame facade, with … approach saves up to 75% of the wood required for a solid timber wall and significantly reduces the …
Circuit - Circular Economy in Wilhelmsburger Rathausviertel … cadet training center, the new service building for the riot police establishes a focal point within … can be accessed from ground level. The free forms of the foyer and canteen on the upper level are … canteen on the upper level, with seating for approximately 330 people. It offers expansive views of … north. The canteen’s cantilevered terrace reinforces the building’s horizontal composition, … thereby establishing the ideal conditions for implementing food safety protocols necessary for … roof provides both habitat and a food source for bees and insects. A greened clinker facade …
Service Building for the Bavarian Police … Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum DKFZ Heidelberg … bio samples at temperatures below –130 °C for many years to help detect tumor cells at an early … the building is characterized by its compact form. It comprises a laboratory and functional areas on … in the upper stories are those required for functional purposes: access points for storage … evergreen climbing plants chosen specifically for their suitability to the varying growing …
Dieter Morszeck Biorepository … in Halle-Neustadt serves as a vibrant hub for education, innovation, and community. More than just a … building, it becomes a catalyst for … A strong commitment to sustainability informs this project: we preserved and reinterpreted existing … with the preservation of mature trees, reinforce the connection to the natural environment while … ecological footprint. Together, these programs form a holistic ecosystem that fosters … and synergy while remaining open to future transformation. The Campushaus is more than an … the structure establishes a new landmark for Halle-Neustadt where learning and civic life can … of the project lies synergy, a shared space for interaction where these spheres overlap and mutually … learning and innovation, and the laboratories open opportunities for scientific exploration. …
Campushaus Halle-Neustadt … with the site’s unique location and allows for easy orientation. In the center, swimmers can enjoy … with an adjoining terrace and a grassy space for sunbathing. Lightweight glass dividing walls define … landing area, and offer a high level of privacy for the learning pool and the second 25-meter … AA The indoor leisure pool is notable not only for its sculptural roof design but also for the … stock of trees. The use of natural materials—for instance, in the connecting wooden roof with its … to the adjacent Schwaketen and Mainau forests. Color accents are provided, for example, by the red …
Schwaketenbad … Behnisch Architekturbüro's new building for the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in … explicitly welcoming appearance, and its visual form reinforces the idea of an open, communicative … feature of the cityscape that can be seen for miles and a powerful symbol of Heidelberg’s … established status as a center for science. … park. Site Plan Set apart by its distinctive form, the institute is sited right next to the original … with numerous balconies and roof terraces formed by cantilevered projections. The sixth floor is set …
Max Planck Institute for Medical Research … Rather than continuing the Band purely as a formal gesture, the project extends its internal … ensemble without overpowering them. A freely formed roof structure spanning the new northern and … the listed boiler house and a public square form a prominent address. The central foyer extends over … of the building and functions as a key space for orientation, communication, and informal encounter, … are located beneath the expressive roofscape, forming large column-free spaces and clearly visible … Activated clay elements enhance thermal performance and indoor climate. Transparent and translucent … areas, while green “oases” support informal communication. The historic buildings retain their … Section AA The building comprises a reinforced concrete ground floor and basement levels, with five … hybrid structure. Stability is provided by reinforced concrete cores. The office floors follow an … adaptability, with steel components designed for reuse and timber used as a renewable primary …
Competition - New Building Complex for the German Bundestag, Luisenblock East I … The new school building for the Freie Waldorfschule Uhlandshöhe mediates a complex surrounding while … each exuding distinct architectural qualities informed in part by anthroposophy, some designed by … into the neighborhood. This integration is reinforced by the reuse of an existing retaining wall and … as a living organism rather than conforming to orthogonal grids. Spaces are defined not by fixed … character. The new building houses classrooms for grades 8 through 13, along with specialized rooms … the ground floor. Circulation areas double as informal gathering spaces, fostering community, … in science rooms; and lime-plastered walls for vapor permeability. The interior color scheme follows … of the campus, including a brutalist performance hall. Its form and the mansard geometry are shaped …
Freie Waldorfschule Uhlandshoehe - New School and Administration Building … action sports culture, the center is informed by a thoughtfully designed energy concept that … was developed in response to growing demand for self-organized extreme sports spaces. In close … and Sports created a detailed program that formed the foundation of our design, further refined … is fully accessible, including elements adapted for wheelchair skating. This all-embracing spirit is … ventilation system leverages the building’s form for passive climate control: while fresh air enters … linking Pasing to central Munich. The forecourt further integrates the project into the urban … current operations. The area reserved for the next phase has been temporarily transformed into a …
Action Sports Center … The transformation of the existing University of Baltimore’s Robert L. Bogomolny Library respects … also updating it to contemporary standards for research and environmental demands—it is now an … an initial study, we convinced the client to forgo demolition of the 1960s building in favor of its … A newly added glass hall on the west side forms an academic and public space that complements the … the adjacent street, signaling a renewed life for the building. Inside, this glass hall promotes … the original floor plate, and creates new informal study and meeting perches within its enclosure. … structure, which is nearly all maintained for the accommodation of the library program, and it … This also preserves perimeter floor space for more regularly occupied functions that are able to … as well as the natural ventilation afforded by the new upgraded facade. Positioned deep within the …
Robert Bogomolny Library … of the International School Augsburg as a forward-looking educational ensemble, placing the … at the core of its concept. On the site of the former Paul Klee School, we comprehensively … the project deliberately preserves the reinforced concrete skeleton, making the responsible use of … vision of a school without corridors. The former assembly hall forms the heart of the campus—it has … filled atrium that serves as a central space for encounter and events connecting the school … in the existing building, improves energy performance while creating a warm, supportive learning … enhance both indoor climate and spatial comfort. The new buildings, including the Early Learning … and extend the resource-conscious approach—for example, through the reuse of existing steel beams. … areas, green roofs, and a wide range of spaces for movement, play, and retreat. A photovoltaic …
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