Alexanderplatz, Berlin
Space as urban landscape. Creation of lasting values and dynamic processes
External conditions such as the duration of solar illumination, forms of use and movement streams change the mineral surface of the square, which has been interwoven with plants. The presence of the seasons and the change of the usage intensity are effective and perceptible. They stand alongside the static and spatial elements of the public space. The square becomes a reflection of its use and integrates the beauty and the colours of nature.
Movement intervals
Surface modulation with monochrome fabric structure, oil on canvas, 14.8 x 9 cm
Active fields, oil on paper, 100 x 70 cm
Concrete surface, coloured in three layers, with signs of wear
Abrasion in the area of the highly frequented zones
Archive of details: surfaces, drainage
Elements of space structuring
Serial program fields with flexible furnishing
Program | Design of a public square |
Status | Open space planning competition |
Location | Berlin, Germany |
Client | Federal state of Berlin, represented by the Senate Administration for Urban Development |
Team | Imke Woelk und Partner Architects with Gregor Grunwald, structural engineer, Berlin |
Area | 30.000 m2 |
Construction | Surface of the square (perforated artificial stone), street furniture (textile surface structures) |
Services | Location analyses, strategic development, artistic concept, technical concept, design planning, visualisation |
Date | 2003 |