2012
European Solar Prize Award
The International Building Exhibition IBA Hamburg and the research group Prof. Genske from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences received the European Solar Prize for their ENERGY ATLAS in the category “solar architecture and urban planning”.
The ENERGY ATLAS takes the example of Hamburg’s Wilhelmsburg district to examine developments in future energy requirements. It presents potential for saving energy, increasing efficiency, and using renewable energies, as well as strategic steps for optimising energy supply. The analytical methods used form the basis for urban action strategies, which can be applied more generally, demonstrating how cities in particular can become the pioneers of climate protection and resource conservation.
The International Building Exhibition IBA Hamburg and the research group Prof. Genske from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences received the European Solar Prize for their ENERGY ATLAS in the category “solar architecture and urban planning”.
The ENERGY ATLAS takes the example of Hamburg’s Wilhelmsburg district to examine developments in future energy requirements. It presents potential for saving energy, increasing efficiency, and using renewable energies, as well as strategic steps for optimising energy supply. The analytical methods used form the basis for urban action strategies, which can be applied more generally, demonstrating how cities in particular can become the pioneers of climate protection and resource conservation.
Association of German Architects (BDA) Architecture Prize Berlin honors SELFMADE projects
Flottwell 2, 3xGRÜN, Mischen Possible and BIGyard, these are the names of some winning projects of this year’s BDA Architecture Prize Berlin, which has been awarded on November 8 honoring examplary architectural ventures in Berlin. These self-initiated building group projects demonstrate not only building quality but also a special responsibility towards society and environment – both were important criteria for the international jury. With the award and the three commending mentions the BDA Berlin honors not only the unique, lively architecture of the projects, but also the relevancy of building groups for temporary and sustainable urban living in Berlin. The four awarded projects belong to the 50 best practice examples presented in the book Selfmade City, which is released in January 2013. Besides extensive analyses of the SELFMADE projects, potentials of this kind of urban planning for the urban landscape Berlin are illuminated in essays and interviews with protagonists. The book maps 125 projects all over Berlin and thus offers an up-to-date, comprehensive overview for this subject.
Flottwell 2, 3xGRÜN, Mischen Possible and BIGyard, these are the names of some winning projects of this year’s BDA Architecture Prize Berlin, which has been awarded on November 8 honoring examplary architectural ventures in Berlin. These self-initiated building group projects demonstrate not only building quality but also a special responsibility towards society and environment – both were important criteria for the international jury. With the award and the three commending mentions the BDA Berlin honors not only the unique, lively architecture of the projects, but also the relevancy of building groups for temporary and sustainable urban living in Berlin. The four awarded projects belong to the 50 best practice examples presented in the book Selfmade City, which is released in January 2013. Besides extensive analyses of the SELFMADE projects, potentials of this kind of urban planning for the urban landscape Berlin are illuminated in essays and interviews with protagonists. The book maps 125 projects all over Berlin and thus offers an up-to-date, comprehensive overview for this subject.
Two JOVIS books win MfG-Award
At the Design Competition for exceptional print products, organized by Bundesverband Druck und Medien (bvdm), two JOVIS books have been awarded with the MfG-Award! Schulen planen und bauen won in the category „sophisitcation“ and Schichten einer Region in the category „simplification“.
At the Design Competition for exceptional print products, organized by Bundesverband Druck und Medien (bvdm), two JOVIS books have been awarded with the MfG-Award! Schulen planen und bauen won in the category „sophisitcation“ and Schichten einer Region in the category „simplification“.
The Best Designed German Books 2012
Schichten einer Region was selected as one of the best designed German books of 2012.
The Stiftung Buchkunst awarded five books in five categories for being the best designed German books of the year 2012. The JOVIS title Schichten einer Region – Kartenstücke zur räumlichen Struktur des Ruhrgebiets, designed by labor b, was selected in the category „academic books“. The book visualises individual thematic layers of one of the largest European heavy industrial conurbations in maps, graphics and writing. In so-doing it goes beyond familiar depictions to reveal unexpected structures and current processes of transformation in settlement geography, economy, landscape and ecology as well as in regard to the social and built environments. The combination of the maps at the end of the book provides a basis for discussion on the future configuration of the region.
The 25 best designed books are outstanding examples in design, concept, and production quality.
Schichten einer Region was selected as one of the best designed German books of 2012.
The Stiftung Buchkunst awarded five books in five categories for being the best designed German books of the year 2012. The JOVIS title Schichten einer Region – Kartenstücke zur räumlichen Struktur des Ruhrgebiets, designed by labor b, was selected in the category „academic books“. The book visualises individual thematic layers of one of the largest European heavy industrial conurbations in maps, graphics and writing. In so-doing it goes beyond familiar depictions to reveal unexpected structures and current processes of transformation in settlement geography, economy, landscape and ecology as well as in regard to the social and built environments. The combination of the maps at the end of the book provides a basis for discussion on the future configuration of the region.
The 25 best designed books are outstanding examples in design, concept, and production quality.
Two Stadia by gmp Architekten selected for the World Stadium Awards 2012
Designed by gmp Architekten, Warsaw’s National Stadium prevailed against international competition and won the World Stadium Award in the best multifunctional stadium design and most innovative use of technology categories in stadium design. On the occasion of the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship, the stadium was reconstructed on top of the existing – but since 1988 no longer used and dilapidated – earth wall stadium (Stadion Dziesieciolecia), and re-opened in January of this year. (Source: www.archdaily.com)
The Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, which was also designed by gmp Architekten, won the World Stadium Award in the category “best construction“.
Designed by gmp Architekten, Warsaw’s National Stadium prevailed against international competition and won the World Stadium Award in the best multifunctional stadium design and most innovative use of technology categories in stadium design. On the occasion of the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship, the stadium was reconstructed on top of the existing – but since 1988 no longer used and dilapidated – earth wall stadium (Stadion Dziesieciolecia), and re-opened in January of this year. (Source: www.archdaily.com)
The Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, which was also designed by gmp Architekten, won the World Stadium Award in the category “best construction“.