Architectural Design 1995-1997

Author: Meinhard von Gerkan (Germany)
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Features: This book reviews the recent architectural works of Germany's most successful architectural firm—von Gerkan Marg and Partners—whose architectural works are notable for their concise and clear architectural language. The functional requirements of the buildings are fully met, the architectural purpose is achieved, clients are satisfied, and the opinions of the owners are respected (Dante M. Stern). Since its founding in 1965, von Gerkan Marg and Partners has not only become Germany's most successful architectural firm but also holds a significant place in the global modern construction industry. This new collection of works features the urban architectural projects designed by von Gerkan Marg and Partners in recent years. It includes the Bucharest 2000 and Hannover 2000 Expo, the new Leipzig Trade Center and the Korean National Museum in Seoul, as well as the airport design concepts for Düsseldorf and Zurich, the German-Japanese Center in Hamburg, the Berlin Parliamentary Office, and other works designed between 1995 and 1997. These are all outstanding works by von Gerkan Marg and Partners, showcasing a variety of architectural styles. As Meinhard von Gerkan said, in these designs, "architecture becomes the art of social application," adapting to the responsibility architects bear for the overall architectural environment while fully reflecting the unique style of each building.
Catalog: Expo Plaza, Thermal Power Plant Sign 2000, Hannover World Expo, Germany Pavilion 2000, Hannover World Expo, Pedestrian Bridge, Berlin Temporary Exhibition Hall, Berlin Holocaust Memorial, Madrid Walking Plaza Expansion Project, Weimar Hall