03 I 2021 PROJECT
Fire station | Titz
Update
The new location of the volunteer fire brigade and the building yard of the municipality of Titz is nearing completion. The next few weeks will see the final asphalt work, planting and installations take place. The building embeds in the surrounding landscape and is characterized by high functionality and synergy effects. The traffic-related details were particularly important, which are complemented with planting and lighting installations. Photo: © GTL
03 I 2021 PROJECT
Funeral Forest Osterfeld | Allendorf
Planning Phase
The district of Osterfeld is located about 2 km north of the municipality of Allendorf (Eder). On the north-western edge of the settlement there is a south-facing, steeply ascending forest area with a valuable grove of mainly beech trees. Here, a burial forest with urn graves is being created on a partial area of approx. 2.2 ha. The design provides for paved and less paved, informal paths to gently open up the area and the graves. Part of the mourning and commemoration is also a memorial place covered with a weather roof, which will be set up at the entrance to the burial forest. Sectional view: © GTL
02 | 2021 PROJECT
Hochleistungsrechenzentrum NOCTUA | Paderborn
Construction site start
This month the kick-off date for the construction of the outdoor facilities of the high-performance computing center NOCTUA (building X) of the University of Paderborn took place. In the coming months, the outdoor facilities will be built around the new building, which will soon receive its facade. We realized the outdoor facilities of building Y two years ago. Photo: © GTL
02 | 2021 COMPETITION
GIZ Campus | Eschborn
2. Prize | In collaboration with schneider + schumacher
The new campus of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH will have a new, highly flexible and modern office building. The outdoor facilities maintain local references and identity features of the GIZ. The open areas inside and outside offer agile working and multifunctional organizational development. Spaces are designed to be multifunctional. Plan: © GTL, schneider+schumacher
02 I 2021 PROJECT
House of Youth | Kassel
Update
A modern city square for young people and children is being created under monument law aspects. The meeting place is characterized by a high-quality polygonal concrete paving. The central element is the curved noise protection wall which, in addition to the function of noise reduction, offers opportunities to stay.
The trees facing the building are preserved, they are planted under with ground cover and perennials. A new plant island with an integrated seating element is being built to Leipziger Strasse, planted with almond trees.
The basketball hoop and table tennis table are the result of the participation of children and young people and offer a spectrum of uses for old and young. Perspective ©GTL, Stadt Kassel
01 | 2021 COMPETITION
Landmark Turbinenwerk | Mannheim
3. Prize | In collaboration with netzwerkarchitekten
Located at the old gatehouse, the landmark forms the entrance to the former industrial site on Rollbühlstrasse. The site opens up via a spacious staircase and connects the flexibly usable ground floor zone of the building with the open space. Plan: @ GTL
01 | 2021 Project
IME BR Fraunhofer Institut| Gießen
Completion
The new Fraunhofer building in Gießen is a biotechnological research laboratory for the field of bioresources. Special attention is designated to the Insect biotechnology lab. GTL has designed and built the outdoor facilities and the green roof. The planting of the square is part of the Art in Construction project. Photo: © IME
01 | 2021 PROJECT
Vocational Training Center | Münnerstadt
Completion
The construction measures for the outdoor facilities of the BBZ in Münnerstadt have now been completed. The centerpiece is the campus courtyard and its seating steps that function as a meeting place. The design is created with uniform paving in warm color tones that is barrier-free and implements consistent furnishing elements. Photo: © Landratsamt Bad Kissingen
01 | 2021 Competition
New construction of a design studio for state vocational school and technical school for product design | Selb
1. Prize I In collaboration with Atelier 30 Architekten
The new building is divided into four pavilions, which are arranged in a windmill-like formation around a common center with a green inner courtyard. The building, with its sustainable and ecological timber construction, communicates evenly with the surrounding open spaces on all sides.
The central element of the forecourt is the birch grove. Perspective: © Atelier 30
12 | 2020 PROJECT
Renovation and expansion Landes- und Murhardsche Bibliothek | Kassel
Completion
In addition to projects throughout Germany, we are always happy to help shape Kassel to a certain extent. The outdoor facilities of the Murhard library have been under construction since August. The listed Murhard Library on Brüder-Grimm-Platz has been extensively renovated since July 2017 and has been expanded to the west with an attractive extension. The extension with around 680 square meters of main usable space will create an appropriate architectural framework for the contemporary presentation of the high-ranking cultural library treasures. We have designed the newly created inner courtyard between the old and the new building, the front area with a parking space suitable for the disabled and the surrounding green areas. Photo: © GTL
12 | 2020 PROJECT
Wolffskeelhalle | Markt Reichenberg
Awarded
After winning 1st place in the competition together with Benkert Schäfer Architekten in spring 2020, we have now been awarded the contract following successful negotiations. The open space is divided into two levels that are connected by a generous staircase. Various plazas are created: a play area, a parking deck, an extension of the schoolyard area, and a representative forecourt with seating decks. Plan: © GTL
12 | 2020 PROJECT
Fahrraddirektweg Frankfurt - Darmstadt| Langen
Update
In December, the Langen Süd section of the project "Radschnellverbindung Frankfurt-Darmstadt" was cycled together with clients and specialist planners at icy 0 ° C conditions to discuss the last planning details. The implementation plan has been completed and we are currently preparing the tender documents. Construction is expected to start in May 2021. Photo: © GTL
11 | 2020 PROJECT
Conversion und Expansion of the Uferstraße | Frankenberg
Completion
Completion of the project "Conversion and expansion of Uferstrasse Frankenberg". After two years of construction, the conversion of the former federal road into a pedestrian and cycle path promenade with an adjacent riverside park was completed. The space for car traffic was reduced in favor of pedestrian and bicycle traffic. A wide promenade now runs along the Eder with plenty of seating and a view of the landscape. Photo: © GTL
11 | 2020 PROJECT
Campus Construction Phase 5a + 5b | Fulda
Update | Start of Construction
After completion of the Campus Courtyard North, Centre and South, the development and open spaces in sections 5a + 5b along Leipziger Straße will be built in 2021. In the course of the conversion, the planting areas will be upgraded and the historic fencing and stairway access to the buildings will be renovated in accordance with the preservation order.
Two barrier-free access routes from Leipziger Straße to the campus will be added parallel to the main access. Photo: © GTL
11 I 2020 PROJECT
Campus Expansion | Fulda
Update | Start of Construction
In the course of the campus expansion of the Fulda University of Applied Sciences, new attractive open spaces are being designed adjacent to the new buildings on Moltkestraße, which will be assigned to the Faculty of Nursing and Health. The construction of the open spaces has commenced here. Two new courtyards will mediate between the existing building structures and the new one. The designed spaces function as a meeting node, and a place to stay and work. Photo: © GTL
11 | 2020 PROJECT
Harbour Environment | Bad Karlshafen
Update
Start of construction of the project "Bad Karlshafen harbor area". Our construction site for the renovation of the port area in Bad Karlshafen has started. From the summer of 2021, the planned baroque town in North Hessen will have a redesigned space at the inner-city harbor with spacious lounge areas. Areas for restaurants and tree planting. Photo: © GTL
09 | 2020 COMPETITION
District Developement Roleber | Bonn
2. Prize | In collaboration with Baufrösche Architekten und Stadtplaner GmbH
The urban design focuses on the "good" neighborhood in the quartier. All building plots are clearly demarked and can utilize the special features of the allocated land for their "own neighborhood" and identity. The preservation of characteristic woody structures in combination with new green structures, a market place with gastronomy and a supermarket increases the qualities of stay and ecology for residents and visitors. Presentation: © GTL
08 I 2020 PROJECT
Private Garden | Waldeck-Frankenberg
Completion
We have been able to accompany this beautiful home garden project over the past few years. After an extension of the property, the garden was completely rebuilt on a former demolition area. We worked on a wide range of topics from the renovation of the historic city wall to the construction of a swimming pond to the planting of large trees for the desired privacy protection. Photo: © GTL
07 | 2020 Update
Port environment | Bad Karlshafen
Construction site update
For the project Hafenumfeld Bad Karlshafen regional natural stones will be used for 7000 square meters of pavement and plates. Today we visited the quarry Wülmersen before the construction work starts in autumn. Photo: © GTL
07 | 2020 Project
Berufsbildungszentrum | Münnerstadt
On the home straight!
After a successful competition in the small town of Münnerstadt, GTL is now involved in the planning and support of the new vocational training center's outdoor facilities of almost 14,000 m2. The school campus is divided into various sections such as a reading area or a courtyard. There is also an all-weather sports field with an adjacent step system made of concrete blocks and steps for access and stay. The planned completion of the project is expected for the new school year in September 2020. Photo: © GTL
07 | 20 COMPETITION
RTunlimited | Reutlingen
1. Prize | In collaboration with HHS PLANER + ARCHITEKTEN BDA
The task of this traffic management competition, along with an urban planning realization, was to develop a future-oriented framework plan for a commercial and industrial area that shows the urban, open space, structural and infrastructural potentials under the aspects of sustainability, climate and social change, as well as the traffic turnaround. Important topics here are mobility and development in the urban planning concept of this area.
Graphic: © GTL/HHS
06 | 2020 Competition
Literature District Essen
3.Prize
Open space planning of the newly conceived literature district in Essen.
Our design strategy focuses on transforming the space , framed by the building’s structure, into distinguished, versatile and high quality meeting points.
The concept aims for a reinforced East-West connection, which materialises through an uninterrupted clear path for pedestrians and cyclists. This connection is characterized by a strong and resilient urban character, which adapts certain uses and functions.
The central square of the plot, which is part of this network, allocates the diverse usages into lively, open areas and quieter areas for retreat purposes. This division is highlighted with the use of room-framing elements such as folded, partially greened wooden decks.
The North-South connection has a dense, green character, intercepted with a balance of play and lounge areas.
Illustration © GTL
06 | 2020 PROJECT
Kita Helen-Keller-Straße | Essen
Completion
The project "Helen-Keller-Straße day care centre" in Essen is completed. The outdoor facilities are divided into an open entrance area with a dwell zone and a diverse play area for children under 3 years with different surfaces as a backdrop for stories and role play at the back of the building. Photo: © GTL
05 | 2020 Project
Completion of Königsstraße in Kassel
The construction phase of the Königsstraße has now been finalized with the tree planting on Friedrichsplatz and the furnishing of seating areas and bicycle stands. The redesign of the entire Königsstraße, which began six years ago, is now officially complete. The pedestrian zone is accentuated in the new image as its quality of stay and user-friendliness has vastly improved.
Photo: © GTL
04 | 2020 Award
We are happy to announce our 4th place position in the Competitionline Ranking 2019/20. A big thank you goes to our great team & all our competition partners, without whom this achievement would not have been possible!
12 | 2019 Competition
Regional park "Adventure point" | Bad Vilbel
1st Prize
The Bad Vilbel quarry is a cultural, historical and an ecological focal point. It is characterized by its unique spatial character that, coupled with advantageous climate conditions, creates a biodiversity hot-spot close to the city.
In order to make this historical landscape accessible, a design concept has been conceived to optimize the quarry’s potential as an experience point, and also to qualify it as a recreational area for the city of Bad Vilbel; all while respecting the framework of the RheinMain Regional Park. Visualisation: © GTL
11 | 2019 Competition
Townhall of the future | Mönchengladbach
3rd Prize | In collaboration with RKW Architektur+, Arup Deutschland GmbH, Görtzen Stolbrink & Partner mbB
The competition entailed designing a harmonious fusion between the historic townhall and its contextual block structure, the Karstadt department store and the Sparkasse building to form a unified core ensemble. Visualisation: © RKW Architektur+, GTL
10 | 2019 Competition
Construction of a triple sports hall with a grandstand an an outdoor area | Northeim
4th Prize | In collaboration with Troi Architekten
The competition requested a design strategy for the functional and high-quality embedding of the new triple sports hall, within the area’s urban and landscape context.
Along the eastern side, the ‘sports boulevard‘, a backbone access, is formed between the existing indoor pool and sports hall, and runs axially through the competition area in a north-south direction. Visualisation: © Troi Architekten, GTL
10 | 2019 Awarded
Frankfurter Straße | Kassel
As part of the ‘Zukunft Stadtgrün‘ (Future Green City) funded initiative, Kassel city has awarded GTL the contract of design and implementation of one of its primary roads: Frankfurter Straße. The adopted landscape strategy consists on optimizing new tree locations, with respect of the underground utility lines and the diverse installation options. The greening concept implementation is anticipated by the end of July 2020. Photography: © GTL
09 | 2019 Final Stretch
Königsstraße | Kassel
The second construction phase of the Upper King’s Road is now in the final stretch. Hardscape pavement is within the last stages, and tree plantings shall be implemented in the following spring. Photography: © GTL
09 | 2019 Completion of the project | Inauguration
Eder waterfront park | Frankenberg (Eder)
On 28.09.2019, the Eder waterfront-fest took place in Frankenberg (Eder) to celebrate the inauguration of the Eder waterfront park. Among other design principles, this project incorporates the restoration and the environmental support of the stream Nemphe. Photography: © GTL
08 | 2019 Competiton
Deutsch-Deutsches Museum | Mödlareuth
4th Prize | In collaboration with Gunther Benkert architect and Babler + Lodde architects
Mödlareuth is an authentic living symbol of the German division, as this partition is still present today in both appearance and structure. The wall that ensured a consistent division between east and west is still partly present and legible in the village image – They are history’s footprint. The open space concept aims to highlight this footprint, in both the village and the landscape context, to connect it with the new museum building. It shall be accessible and usable through the different levels catered for both visitors and villagers alike. Visualization: © GTL, Benkert Schäfer Architekten Partnerschaft mbB, Babler+Lodde Architekten
08 | 2019 Competition
Marienplatz | Darmstadt
1st Prize | In collaboration with Netzwerkarchitekten GmbH
The landscape on the north and south of the building differs significantly.
In the north, an urban character is shaped along the building, further materialized through a uniform pavement and modern furniture. Visualization: © GTL, Netzwerkarchitekten GmbH
05 | 2019 Competition
Extension of the new district house Nordfriesland | Husum
2nd Prize | In collaboration with Krautwald Architects
The open space concept provides a functional, structural and high quality embedding of the building ensemble (district house, new building extension, and parking garage) into the existing urban and landscape structures.
Based on the spatial footprints of the outdoor facilities, the landscape consists of a large and openly designed plaza in the area between the district house and the new extension; and of green areas, which are divided by essential paths connections between the park and the district house. This area forms the so-called campus.
04 | 2019 Competition
Lecture Hall and Event Center | Bremen
3rd Prize | In collaboration with pfp Planungs GmbH
The competition included the design of a new building located at the heart of the University of Bremen. It is intended to be used as a lecture hall and an event center. The main access point is through the boulevard and the street level via vertical foyer galleries and a wide staircase. The architecture and landscape interplay forms a strong and vibrant central hub. Visualization: © GTL, pfp
04 | 2019 Competition
New Townhouse Building | Bergisch Gladbach
2nd Prize | In collaboration with RKW architecture+
The landscape concept is based on the requirement for optimal routing of the square. The anticipated public flow circulates freely, specifically at the head of the tracks where there are minimal disturbances. This results in a simple, paved site: the new station square. The area is easily accessible from all directions. Visualization: © GTL, RKW architecture+
04 | 2019 Competition
Urban Expansion - Kronsberg Süd | Hannover
3rd Prize | In collaboration with Pape+Pape architects
The demarcation of the outdoor areas is resulted from the private front gardens, as the apartments correlated the private gardens to the communal courtyard. The topography of this courtyard compliments the natural gradient of the site. Infiltration takes place in the central unobstructed area. The communal space is planted with large trees, whereas the private gardens are planted with flowering shrubs. | Visualization: © GTL, Pape+Pape architects
03 | 2019 Competition
Western Context ICE Train Station Fulda | Fulda
3rd Prize | In collaboration with Schneider + Schumacher and Oppermann Ingenieure GmbH
The task entailed the planning of new urban squares and green spaces, with high quality resting areas, near the train station. The developed landscape concept emphasizes the creation of open, clear, and refined spaces and pathways, which respect the demand for an optimum and functional pedestrian network through the urban space. Visualization: © GTL
01 | 2019 Competiton
Dieselstraße | Hamburg
3rd Prize | In collaboration with LH architects
The design aims to complement the new housing development through a functional, creative, and high quality open space, which adapts with the existing urban planning and landscape structures. A new green network with essential connections has been created for the neighborhood through the linkages between the existing and newly designed open spaces. Visualization: © GTL, LH architects
01 | 2019 Project Initiation
Hafenumfeld | Bad Karlshafen
In collaboration with Oppermann Ingenieure
After the rehabilitation of the harbor wall, and the re-commissioning of the Weser-Schleuse, the central square in the North Hessian Bad Karlshafen now shines with a new light. With the historical renovation of the surrounding outdoor facilities, new opportunities for resting spaces, walkable spaces, catering and events have arose. Visualization: © GTL
11 | 2018 work begins
Construction work begins to upgrade and extend the Uferstrasse I Frankenberg
In collaboration with Oppermann Ingenieure and EHS Ingenieure
Construction work has begun to upgrade and extend the Uferstrasse in Frankenberg. The former main road is due to be transformed into a wide promenade. Traffic lanes will be narrowed in order to provide wider pedestrian and cycle paths, plus areas for resting. In addition to remodelling the roadside area, the natural environment adjacent to it alongside the River Eder will be improved, and riverside piers will offer new areas for relaxation. Once the tributary river Nemphe has undergone re-naturing, it will form the central element of the new riverside park. Visualization: © GTL
09 | 2018 Competition
Hotel at Lake Titisee | Saveris on the Lake
1st Prize | In collaboration with Franken Architekten GmbH
Here the external landscaping has been adapted in response to the local building tradition. Regional fruit tree varieties and the deciduous trees typical of the Black Forest are elements that link in with the existing landscape. Retaining walls and paved surfaces are made of traditionally used local materials, underlining the connection with the region. Visualization: © Franken Architekten
09 | 2018 Competition
Luisenhöfe | Aachen
1st Prize | In collaboration with Hector3
The scheme take up existing urban imprint and further extends it. The main access route spans from Mariabrunnstrasse towards the bunker. The resulting urban arrangement is formed by the space between the Werkshof and the Kastanienhof. There will be a transition between public and semi-private space.
The residential buildings will be accessed via the public roads. This arrangement results in protected and private spaces that will encourage people to spend time there.
An urban scheme is emerging that will be easily recognisable, with its own distinctive character within the neighbourhood.
09 | 2018 Competition
New building dormitory BGZ Simmerath | Aachen
1st Prize | In collaboration with HKS Architekten GmbH
With the traditional architecture the continuation of landscape has been provided by green car parking surfaces and linear tree design on the east side of the area. Site plan: © GTL
08 | 2018 Completion
Pedestrian Zone, Obere Königsstraße Kassel
Completion of the first section
In a record time of seven weeks the first construction phase has been completed, ahead of the new school term. The work involved replacing the tramlines and repaving the area.
Special thanks are due to all those who helped to plan and implement this project in the Obere Königstrasse so speedily. | Photography: © GTL
08 | 2018 Completition
South Rostock University Campus
Please take a seat!
The new seating at Rostock University’s South Campus has now been set up. From now on, students will have somewhere comfortable to sit. | Photograpy: © Jakob Adolphi
06 | 2018 GTL
Continuing professional education
In June the office went on a four-day continuing professional education excursion to Marseille. The purpose of the trip was to study Mediterranean vegetation, as well as local building projects. During these exciting and eventful days in the area we enhanced our knowledge of the south of France. Photography: © GTL
06 | 2018 Competition
Resident scheme at Buchhholzer Grün | Hannover
1. Price | In collaboration with Pape + Pape Architekten
To the north of the site, existing woodland encroaches onto the new district and weaves the new residential area into the surrounding urban landscape.
Site plan © GTL
05 | 18 Competition
Düsseldorf Konrad Adenauer Place and station area
1st Prize |In collaboration with RKW Architektur +, Düsseldorf, and Vössing Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH
Konrad Adenauer Platz is a highly frequented plaza located in front of Düsseldorf station, and crossed by countless travellers, day-in, day-out. This elongated space runs adjacent to the similarly elongated station building. The design emphasizes this length with a row of trees running along the facade. This will bring a sense of order to the space, further underscored by the slender bus stops roofs, shaped like leaves.
04 | 2018 Competition
Access building | Jülich Research Centre GmbH
1st Prize | In collaboration with HKS + Vössing Ingenieurgesellschaft GmbH
The access building forms basically a square, and this motif is also reflected in its courtyard.
A trapezoidal shaped space leads visitors from the Boulevard towards the new main entrance.
03 | 2018 Competition
Masterplan for Karlsruhe Neureut – Centre III
3rd Prize |In collaboration with schneider+schuhmacher, Frankfurt am Main
The masterplan for Karlsruhe Neureut – Centre III demonstrates how open spaces in the new districts can be tied in with the surrounding landscape. The districts are also connected by a shared green corridor that runs between them.