Publisher's Synopsis
Bilingual edition (English/German) / Zweisprachige Ausgabe (deutsch/englisch)
In recent years, few German buildings have received as much public attention as the capital's new airport, designed by von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects. Since opening in October 2 2 , BER can now be experienced by everyone.
This volume of the gmp FOCUS series offers insight into the design and planning of the airport, which is characterized by short distances, a high degree of modularity, and flexibility of use. Based on a universal planning and design manual, all elements of the airport are integrated into an axial system and form an architectural-functional unit. An essay by architecture critic Falk Jaeger and an interview with the designing architects provide background information on the project.
