Articles Tagged with ''Germany''

With nine offices in Germany and abroad, von Gerkan Marg und Partners (gmp) is known for such major architectural works as the Berlin Central Station (2006) and numerous other buildings and developments throughout Europe, Asia, and South Africa.

It’s hardly a secret that Germany has long been at the forefront of energy-saving design. Even back in the early Modern days, its health-oriented obsession with getting natural light and cross ventilation into living quarters paved the way for later passive-energy-saving strategies.

At 753,473 square feet, the Coop Himmelb(l)au–designed BMW Welt in Munich can easily accommodate the showroom, retail, and branding functions worthy of its “Car-thedral” nickname.

In recent years, Christoph Ingenhoven, who began his practice in 1985 in Dusseldorf, has emerged as a formidable player in the architectural market owing to an approach that emphasizes technology and sustainability.

Completed in March, the bold $8.2 million, reflective steel-and-glass project—called Haus im Haus (House-Within-a-House)—provides a jolt of Modern elegance that enlivens and casts a new light on its historic setting.