News
06/12/2011Foundation stone ceremony
Chinese/German Eco-Park in Qingdao
An ecologically designed city quarter for living and working is currently being developed in China’s Qingdao, on the coast of the Yellow Sea, to plans by architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp). The foundation stone will be laid on 6 December by Ernst Burgbacher, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Wang Chao, the Chinese Vice-Minister of Economics.
20/10/2011Opened
Tianjin West Railway Station in Chinese metropolis completed
After a construction period of two and a half years, von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects (gmp) have completed the Tianjin West Railway Station in China. The new intersection, which is located about 130 kilometers south-west of Beijing, serves as a stop on the high-speed line between the Chinese capital and Shanghai.
15/10/2011Inauguration
Palacongressi di Rimini
Inauguration of Italy’s largest conference center with 9,000 seats
The inauguration of the new Palacongressi di Rimini conference center will take place on 15 October 2011. The center, which was designed by von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects (gmp), who had already designed the Rimini exhibition center, was completed in 2010.
06/10/2011First prize and commissioning
Tower block complex of ten buildings in Nanjing, China
Following their success in winning first prize in an international competition, the architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) have been commissioned to realize a tower block complex of ten buildings in Nanjing. The design by gmp is or a financial enterprise center on a site of about 80,000 square meters in this large eastern Chinese metropolis.
11/08/20112011 Universiade in Shenzhen
Inauguration of the Sports Center and Bao’an Stadium
To mark the occasion of the Universiade, which will take place from 12th to 23rd August 2011, the Universiade sports center and Bao’an stadium will be opened tomorrow in Shenzhen, southern China.
05/08/2011Sustainability
Jiaming Center, Peking, China awarded LEED-Gold-Status certification
The twenty-storey Jiaming Center office block designed by Architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners has been awarded gold-standard LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
15/07/2011Opening
Opening of the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center
The sports complex was designed and built by architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp), who won the competitive bidding in 2008, and constructed it in under two and a half years.
19/05/2011Architecture Biennale 2011
gmp represented with Cape Town Stadium, South Africa
Architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners will be represented by Cape Town Stadium/South Africa at the 2011 São Paulo Architecture Biennale, as part of the German contribution.
05/05/2011German Lighting Design Prize 2011
Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa
The German Lighting Design Prize 2011 was awarded in Cologne on 5th May 2011. The lighting design for the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban was awarded first prize in the International Project category. The lighting design was the work of the lighting-design firm Conceptlicht.
31/03/2011Opening
Chinese National Museum opens in Beijing: First international exhibition after completion of rebuilding and extension
Four years after the foundation stone was laid, the Chinese National Museum in Beijing opens its doors to the public on 1st April 2011. The rebuilding and extension scheme to plans by architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) combines the former Chinese History Museum and Chinese Revolutionary Museum.
21/03/20111st Prize
gmp wins competition for Federal Environmental Office scheme in Bismarckplatz, Berlin
Architects von Gerkan, Marg & Partners (gmp), in consortium with landscape architects Bernard & Sattler, have won the competition for the reconstruction of the Federal Environmental Office building in Bismarckplatz in Berlin.
17/03/2011gmp Foundation
gmp Foundation acquires historic Nautical College in Hamburg
The planned utilization scheme for the building drawn up under the direction of Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan means that this special location will once again be accessible to public cultural life.
01/02/2011Opening
The ‘Wormser‘: Opening of the new Culture and Conference Center, and Re-opening of the Theater
Worms’s new Culture and Conference Center — designed and built by architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) — along with the efurbished Spiel- und Festhaus theater will open with a special festival week marking the end of nearly three years’ construction.
20/01/2011Architecture prize
Soho Beijing Residence wins architecture award
The 25-storey Soho Beijing Residence apartment block designed by gmp was awarded the prize for the best architectural design of the year at the 5th Golden Plate selection in Guangzhou, China.
Events
Talk
04/12/2012Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan
"The importance of public spaces in urban development"
As part of the event "The importance of public spaces in urban development", Meinhard von Gerkan will speak on the subject of "the importance of public spaces in urban development".
Talk
30/11/2012Stephan Schütz
"Cultural Buildings - Stages for Urban Life"
As part of the Sofia Architecture Week 2012, gmp-Partner Stephan Schütz will talk on the subject "Cultural Buildings - Stages for Urban Life" in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Talk
16/11/2012Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan
"Architecture: meaning and message"
The South Tyrol Architecture Foundation organises regular lectures with well known speakers. On Friday 16 November 2012 Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan will speak on the subject "Architecture: meaning and message".
Talk
14/11/2012Magdalene Weiss
"Transportation Buildings – Work-in-progress Report"
On Wednesday 14 November 2012, Magdalene Weiss will speak at the international symposium "Design for All – Space Design on Roads" in Seoul, Korea.
gmp Musitecture concert # 92
13/11/2012American Jesus Suite - Composition by Stefan Wurz for Quartet PLUS 1, inspired by Michael Jackson’s pop songs
On Tuesday 13 November 2012, the "American Jesus Suite" concert will take place at the Berlin office: a composition by Stefan Wurz for Quartet PLUS 1, inspired by Michael Jackson’s pop songs.
Talk
09/11/2012Prof. Volkwin Marg
"Architecture as a synthesis of function, construction and interpretation"
The focus of Siegener Bautag 2012 is on exploring the boundaries between construction, technology, economy, ecology and form. Hence the event runs under the motto "To go to the limits…and beyond". As part of the event Prof. Dr.-Ing. h.c. Volkwin Marg will speak on the subject "Architecture as a synthesis of function, construction and interpretation" on Friday 9 November 2012.
Keynote speech
08/11/2012Nicolas Pomränke
"The architect's personal pride determines the character of the building"
Nicolas Pomränke will give the keynote speech on the 5th ForumMIRO in Dresden, Germany. He will speak on the subject "The architect's personal pride determines the character of the building".
Talk
06/11/2012Hubert Nienhoff
"Stadiums for the 2014 FIFA World Cup"
gmp-Partner Hubert Nienhoff will be talking on Tuesday 6 November 2012 on the topic "Stadiums for the 2014 FIFA World Cup".
Speak at press reception
01/11/2012Prof. Volkwin Marg
Completion of refurbishment of the Hanse Viertel shopping arcade in Hamburg
On the 1st of November, the Hanse Viertel arcade in Hamburg celebrates the completion of extensive conversion . Hamburg’s traditional shopping arcade was technically upgraded and brought up to current environmental standards. As part of the press reception, which runs under the slogan "The Hanse-Viertel with a new, vibrant look", Volkwin Marg will give a talk on the architecture and the original design ideas for the shopping arcade.
Talk
29/10/2012Markus Pfisterer
"Functionality of mega-event buildings – Examples: FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 and 2012 UEFA European Football Championship"
In the context of the "Sustainability of buildings for mega-events - Transfer of knowledge" conference in Munich (29 to 30 October), Markus Pfisterer (gmp Director) will speak on the subject of "Functionality of mega-event buildings – Examples: FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 and 2012 UEFA European Football Championship".
Talk
23/10/2012Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan
"Architecture: meaning and message"
The exhibition OrgaTec will host high-profile speakers such as Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan. On 23 October 2012 there will be several lectures, one of them a keynote address by Meinhard von Gerkan under the heading "Architecture: meaning and message".
Round table discussion
16/10/2012Ralf Amann
"Challenges encountered in the organisation of mega events"
As part of the "Global Economic Symposium (GES)" in Rio de Janeiro, Ralf Amann (Director at gmp) will take part in the round table discussion on the subject "Challenges encountered in the organisation of mega events".
gmp Musitecture # 91
11/10/2012Chamber music with different ensembles
On Thursday 11 October, the "Chamber music with different ensembles" Musitecture concert will take place at Völckersstrasse, Hamburg.
Talk
28/09/2012Nicolas Pomränke
"Asian Megacities – challenges of urbanisation"
On Friday 28 September 2012, Nicolas Pomränke will take part in the second annual ‘juniors’ conference by the OAV (German Asia-Pacific Business Association) in Berlin and will be moderating the workshop entitled "Asian Megacities – challenges of urbanisation".
Talk
20/09/2012Hubert Nienhoff
gmp architets – workshop lecture
On Thursday 20 September 2012, Hubert Nienhoff will give a workshop lecture in Gelsenkirchen as part of the North Rhine-Westphalia VFA group members evening.
gmp Musitecture # 90
18/08/2012Flauto dolce con violoncello – baroque chamber music with historic instruments
Katharina Glös and Rahel Bader come together for this concert and will be presenting 18th century solos and duets in our intimate and stylish setting.
Talk
06/09/2012Nikolaus Goetze
"Building in China and elsewhere"
At the 23rd VitrA Project workshop, which takes place on 6 September 2012, Nikolaus Goetze will talk on the subject of "Building in China and elsewhere" under the heading "Expat(riate)s: on building in foreign lands".
Round table discussion
05/09/2012Markus Pfisterer
"Brazil, Russia, Qatar: can German stadiums be models for large international projects?"
On the first day of the conference "SPONSORS Sports Venue Summit", Markus Pfisterer (gmp Director) will speak on the subject "Brazil, Russia, Qatar: can German stadiums be models for large international projects?" as part of the "Sustainability" forum.
Round table discussion
18/08/2012Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan
"Chinese art and society"
The CHINA TIME initiative (9 to 25 August 2012) by the Hamburg Senate showcases, for the fourth time since 2006, Hamburg’s comprehensive expertise as a trading partner with China with about 200 events in the Hamburg region.
Talk
16/08/2012Ralf Amann
"Infrastructure projects in Rio de Janeiro"
As part of the II Syposium "German Desk Latin America", Ralf Amann (Director gmp do Brasil) will speak in Rio de Janeiro about "Infrastructure Projects in Rio de Janeiro". He will talk on the gmp stadia, which are currently on the occasion of the Soccer World Cup 2014 under construction.
Panel discussion
14/08/2012Stephan Schütz
"What does the future hold for Tegel airport?"
The association Architekturpreis Berlin e.V. extends an invitation to a debate on the subject of "What does the future hold for Tegel airport?" at the KutscherHaus, Kurfürstendamm, Berlin on 14 August 2012. Together with other well-known speakers, Stephan Schütz will be discussing the future of Tegel airport.
Public lecture
29/06/2012Hubert Nienhoff
"Expression und Construction"
As part oft he Exhibition "Choreography oft the mass", which will be shown in Berlin from 6 June – 12 August 2012, Hubert Nienhoff will talk on the subject "Expression and Construction".
Public lecture
26/06/2012Martin Bleckmann
"City of Karlsruhe Medical Centre – 2015 master plan – 1st Prize in architectural competition"
As part of the specialist conference "Medical facilities of the next generation, 2012" at the Japan Center, Frankfurt, Martin Bleckmann (gmp Director) will speak about the 1st Prize in the "City of Karlsruhe Medical Centre" architectural competition within the "Sustainable and innovative hospital project" theme section.
Round table discussion
19/06/2012Jochen Köhn
"Venues for Events in 2030"
The "MEXCON 2012 Meeting Experts Conference" – the main professional congress of the Meeting and Events industry – will take place at the ICC Berlin from 18 to 20 June 2012.
Public lecture
15/06/2012Ralf Amann
"gmp Architects – Stadiums for the 2014 FIFA World Cup"
As part of the lecture series "At home abroad? Reports from Germany and Brazil", Ralf Amann (gmp Director) will speak at the Goethe Institute in Rio de Janeiro about the stadiums for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Public lecture
14/06/2012Nikolaus Goetze
"Cooperation between architect and engineer"
As part of the annual conference organised by Architecture Technique (AT) magazine, Nikolaus Goetze will give a public lecture at Tongji University, Shanghai on Thursday 14 June 2012.
Public lecture
12/06/2012Prof. Dr. h. c. Volkwin Marg
"Choreography of the masses"
As part oft he Exhibition „Choreography oft the masses", which will be shown in Berlin from 6 June – 12 August 2012, Prof. Dr. Volkwin Marg will talk on the subject "Choreography and Identity".
Interactive Panel Discussion
06/06/2012Martin Glass
"Exclusiv Case Study: Stadia"
As part of the "World Stadium Congress 2012" (3 to 7 June 2012) in Doha, Qatar, Martin Glass will speak about stadium projects carried out by gmp.
Public lecture
05/06/2012Hubert Nienhoff
"Stadiums for the 2014 Football World Cup: Arena da Amazônia, Manaus, Brazil"
As part of the "ArchitekTour 2012 – Higher, faster, bigger? - Architecture, sport + entertainment", Hubert Nienhoff will speak about the Arena da Amazônia, Manaus, Brazil, on Tuesday 5 June 2012, in Berlin.
Public Lecture
22/05/2012Johann von Mansberg
"New values in architecture – three examples from China"
At the 35th study conference “Action for a city worth living in”, the discussion will focus on the steps we need to take in order to allow for sustainable urban development that is fit for the future. Johann von Mansberg (gmp Director) will talk on the subject “New values in architecture – three examples from China”.
Talk
15/05/2012"Examples of Sustainable Architecture in China and Germany"
Johann von Mansberg
Johann von Mansberg (gmp Director) has been invited as a guest speaker by the "bridge to the future" in China and, on 15 May, will present outstanding gmp projects in China and Germany.
Exhibition in Hamburg
09/05/2012"At ours, next door – Building and living in Altona"
The exhibition "At ours, next door – Building and living in Altona" presents an important chapter in the urban history of Altona.
Stadia Expo in Los Angeles
08/05/2012gmp at Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2011 in Los Angeles
Architects gmp are represented at the Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2011 in Los Angeles.
gmp Musitecture # 89
23/04/2012Bolulanger Trio
"A feast of colour in rhythm and sound"
On Thursday 3 May 2012, gmp invites the Boulanger Trio to give a concert which will take place at the Völckersstrasse office in Hamburg.
gmp Musitecture # 88
24/04/2012Lieder and poems of the Romantic period – Heinrich Heine and Robert Schumann
The poet Heinrich Heine, one of the most important German writers of the 19th century, is the focus of the programme featuring Marianne Kaiser (recitation), Philipp Jekal (baritone) and Thomas Benke (piano). The recital will take place in gmp’s Berlin office.
Talk
18/04/2012Markus Pfisterer
"Dynamic Facade Lighting of the Arena National Stadium Warsaw"
Markus Pfisterer (Director gmp) will be talking about "Dynamic Facade Lighting of the Arena National Stadium Warsaw". The talk will be part of the "Media Facade Summit" at the Städelschule in Frankfurt.
Talk
18/04/2012Hubert Nienhoff
"gmp - Stadia for the FIFA World Cup"
As part of the "2018 FIFA World Cup Russia: Developing country through football" event in Moscow, Hubert Nienhoff will speak on "gmp - Stadia for the FIFA World Cup".
Public lecture
22/03/2012Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan
"Building in China – situational challenges"
During the "fensterbau frontale 2012" trade exhibition, which takes place in Nuremberg from 21 to 24 March, Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan will talk in the Architect’s Area on the subject of building in China.
Vortrag
21/03/2012Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan
"Von Hamburg in die ganze Welt – und auch nach Bielefeld"
Im Rahmen des Ostwestfälischen Bauwirtschaftstreffen in Bielefeld, hält Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan folgenden Vortrag: "Von Hamburg in die ganze Welt – und auch nach Bielefeld".
Public debate
20/03/2012Prof. Volkwin Marg
"Hamburg’s townscape"
On Tuesday 20 March, 2011, Prof. Volkwin Marg will take part in a debate on "Hamburg’s townscape": a debate between Jörn Walter, Volkwin Marg and Till Briegleb.
Public lecture
01/03/2012Prof. Volkwin Marg
"The Krakow Aviation Museum and the proposal for an aviation and space-travel museum at Tempelhof Airport"
On Thursday 1 March 2012, Prof. Volkwin Marg will speak on the subject "The Krakow Aviation Museum and the proposal for an aviation and space-travel museum at Tempelhof Airport" as part of the "Berlin hebt ab!" (Berlin takes off) lecture series.
Exhibition
24/02/2012da! Architecture in and from Berlin, 2012
"State Ballet School, Berlin"
The 13th annual exhibition organised by the Berlin Architects’ Chamber is called "da! Architecture in and from Berlin" and shows a total of 69 projects by Berlin architects. Exhibits include the State Ballet School, Berlin by gmp as well as other exemplary projects.
Musitecture
23/02/2012Paulo Alexandre dos Santos Ferreira
"Divine bassoon – a homage to the bassoon"
Paulo Ferreira is a famous young genius who plays the modern bassoon. His style is completely unconventional and he plays this instrument solo with great radiance and virtuosity. An absolute must for those keen on musical exploration!
Public lecture
21/02/2012Martin Glass
"Current Trends in Textile Architecture"
On Tuesday 21 February 2012 the "Textile Construction" event will take place at the Kutscherhaus, Berlin. The lecture series is organised by "Architekturpreis Berlin e.V".
Public lecture
16/02/2012Martin Glass
"Membrane projects by gmp Architects – experiences and outlook"
gmp director, Martin Glass, will speak at the "Membrane constructions for the energy efficiency upgrade of buildings" symposium on the subject “Membrane projects by gmp Architects – experiences and outlook”.
Radiointerview
30/01/2012Prof. Volkwin Marg
"HafenCity"
In der Sendung "Journal" beim Radiosender NDR Kultur spricht Prof. Volkwin Marg am Montag, 30. Januar 2012 über die Planungen in der HafenCity Hamburg sowie über die aktuellen Entwicklungen.
Round table discussion
19/01/2012Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan
"Which cities do we want to live in? Historic buildings or contemporary design"
Subject of the round table discussion at the Dresden State Theatre: "Which cities do we want to live in? Historic buildings or contemporary design".
Panel discussion
11/01/2012Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan
"China and human rights"
Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan will talk on the subject "China and human rights" as part of the "Crisis dialogue – China, Europe and human rights" panel discussion on 11 January 2012.
