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News
05/12/2012gmp wins first prize after negotiated procedure
Competition for Kunsthalle Mannheim
The architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) have been awarded the contract to design the new Kunsthalle Mannheim. This was the decision made by the Kunsthalle‘s jury in Mannheim on Monday 3 December 2012.
19/11/2012First prize in the competition
for the surgical centre of University Hospital Erlangen
For their design of the new surgical centre of University Hospital Erlangen the Aachen architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) were awarded first prize. The decision was made by the 13-strong jury after deliberating the merits of 17 submitted entries.
11/10/2012Current Project
Grand Theater, Tianjin, China
The Grand Theater occupies the key position in the newly built Culture Park of Tianjin. The circular shape of the roof construction corresponds with the existing Museum of Natural History so that an architectural dialogue of an earth-bound and a “floating” circular volume is created to both ends of the park. Earth and sky represent a fundamental thinking in Chinese philosophy.
02/10/2012Inauguration of A+
Extension of gate A at Frankfurt airport completed
On 10 October 2012, Fraport and Lufthansa start operations in the xtension of gate A at Rhein-Main airport, Frankfurt, which has been designed and implemented by the architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp). The inauguration will take place on 2 October.
02/10/2012Special recognition for gmp
International high-rise building prize, 2012
The finalists competing for the "International high-rise building prize, 2012", which has been organised by the City of Frankfurt am Main since 2004, have been selected. In addition, the jury has awarded special recognition for the revitalisation of the existing Deutsche Bank Towers (Frankfurt am Main), which was carried out by gmp in cooperation with Mario Bellini Architects.
13/09/2012Academy for Architectural Culture at Campus Rainvilleterrasse
First workshop at the new location
On 13 September 2012, the Academy for Architectural Culture (aac) inaugurated its new home in the premises of the former Nautical College in Hamburg at the Campus Rainvilleterrasse. Thus, the aac, whose goal is to support the education of young architects, will fulfill its role as an educational establishment.
22/08/2012Inauguration
Hamburg-Harburg Technical University extended by main building
Barely two years after the groundbreaking ceremony, Hamburg-Harburg Technical University will be inaugurating its new main building tomorrow, on time for the scheduled completion date. Designed by the architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp), a new building comprising both historic and new parts has been created at the site of the former Schwarzenbergkaserne (Schwarzenberg Barracks).
13/08/2012Exhibition
"Three opera houses in the Middle Kingdom"
An exhibition of selected arts and culture buildings in China by gmp as part of China Time 2012 in Hamburg, in cooperation with Shan Fan.
07/07/2012Exhibition
Designing in Dialogue – Architectural Answers
An exhibition by Architects gmp · von Gerkan, Marg and Partners at Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi under the patronage of the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Brazil.
07/07/2012Exhibition extended
The special exhibition "On Old Foundations" has been extended to 31 December 2012.
Exhibition in the former warehouse of the Fagus Factory, Alfeld, marking its 100-year anniversary and its award of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status has been extenden until 31 December 2012
02/07/2012Prize awarded in competition
gmp design for technology center in Bologna is selected for first prize
The design by architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp), which was honoured with first prize in an international competition, converts a former industrial heritage building to the north of Bologna into a modern technology park.
07/06/2012The exhibition catalogue
Choreography of the masses.
In sport. In the stadium. In a frenzy.
Following the Football European Championship UEFA EURO 2012, in this book the Akademie der Künste in Berlin focuses on the stadium as a key public space and as a venue for holding mass events
16/05/2012Exhibition
Choreography of the masses.
In sport. In the stadium. In a fenzy.
Following the Football European Championship UEFA EURO 2012, the exhibition in the Akademie der Künste in Berlin focuses on the stadium as a key public space and as a venue for holding mass events.
24/05/20122012 German lighting design prize
Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center, China
The 2012 German lighting design prize was awarded in Hamburg on 24 May 2012. In the "International Project" category, the lighting design for the "Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center" in Shenzhen, China was awarded first prize. The lighting design was carried out by lighting designers Conceptlicht GmbH, Traunreut.
24/05/2012New publication
Next 3 Stadia
gmp architects are masters of stadium construction. The architects planned and built two new stadia in Warsaw and Kiev for the European Football Championship in Poland and the Ukraine in June 2012.
21/05/2012Exhibition
The Opening of Architectural Design Exhibition of the National Museum of China
On Mai 21, 2012, the opening of Architectural Design Exhibition of the National Museum of China was held at the National Museum of China in Beijing.
03/05/2012Prize awarded in competition
The Trianel GmbH Corporate Centre in Aachen
First prize in Aachen: the jury of the competition for the Corporate Center of the Trianel municipal utilities network has selected the submission by architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) as the winning entry.
27/04/2012Honorary doctorate awarded
Prof. Volkwin Marg
The Academic Senate of Hamburg’s HafenCity University (HCU) has unanimously decided to award an honorary doctorate in architecture to the well-known Hamburg architect and holder of the Federal Cross of Merit, Professor Volkwin Marg. The awards ceremony takes place on Friday 27 April at the Hamburg Town Hall.
01/04/2012Prize awarded in competition
Changzhou Culture Center, Changzhou, China
The architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) have been awarded first prize according to the jury in an international competition to build the Culture Center in the newly created Changzhou city center - competing with KSP – Jürgen Engel Architects, Arata Isozaki and other leading practices.
23/03/2012Prize awarded in competition
City of Karlsruhe Medical Centre: new buildings forming part of the "Klinikum 2015" plan
The architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners have won first prize with their design for the new buildings of the Karlsruhe Medical Centre. The competition focused on the 2015 master plan and was open to 15 selected practices.
20/03/2012First prize and commission
Hangzhou South Railway Station, China
Following their success in winning first prize in an international competition, the architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) have been commissioned to design the new southern railway station in Hangzhou. The project involves the conversion and extension of the station in the Xiao Shan district to the south of the Qiantang river; after the eastern and main railway stations it will be the third largest railway station of this metropolis.
22/02/20121st Prize
Sports complex and urban re-design, Lausanne, Switzerland
gmp · Architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners win competition for a sports complex and urban re-design in Lausanne ("Métamorphose - Prés-de-Vidy")
19/01/2012Exhibition at the DAM
Exhibition of the Cape Town Stadium at Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM)
The exhibition "2011 DAM award for architecture in Germany – The 23 best buildings in/from Germany" in Frankfurt also includes an exhibit of the Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa.
19/01/2012Special exhibition extended
The special exhibitions in the Fagus Factory, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, have been extended to May 2012
The special exhibition by Hamburg architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners entitled "On Old Foundations", and "The Living Fagus Factory Monument" photographic exhibition, will continue to be open to visitors this year as part of the Fagus Gropius exhi-bition. The exhibitions have already attracted several thousand visitors!
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
12/11/2012American 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
07/11/2012Nicolas 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
31/10/2012Prof. 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.
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”.
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.
