TechnoCampus Berlin / Tchoban Voss Architekten

The approx. 51,300 sqm site at Siemensdamm 59-62 forms the eastern boundary of Siemensstadt. The Wernerwerk XV, which is under monumental protection, is located on the property. Built according to designs by Hans C. Hertlein in 1924/25, the former factory for transmission systems was redesigned in several construction phases and extended by further building sections by 1942. Consisting of four-five- to ten-story cubically arranged building sections, the complex was renovated in 2009 and has since been used by numerous companies from a wide range of industries.

Woody M Buildings Tivoligasse / Freimüller Söllinger Architektur

The project arose from a variety of different demands. A five-story solid wood building was to be built in an urban setting while paying close attention to a lively mix of uses with plenty of greenery and multiple connections and views throughout the structure. Once a parking lot for 40 cars and a single-story supermarket is now a mixed-use residential building yielding 85 apartments, as well as a parking garage and supermarket in its base.

Courthouse of Poitiers / B+A ARCHITECTES

The layout of a courthouse is governed by a strong historical symbolism of monumentality, independence, and equity. It must also comply with strictly separated flows: the judge, the defendant, and the audience must be able to reach the courtrooms without crossing paths. It is a place designed for work, interaction, and settlement that requires both calm and dignity. In Poitiers, several courts were scattered throughout the city, making it difficult to work together efficiently. The Ministry of Justice decided to gather all jurisdictions under one roof and launched an architectural competition.

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