Ludwig Erhard Haus, Berlin, Architect: Grimshaw
The Ludwig Erhard Haus is a unusual and futuristic building located in the borough of Charlottenburg. The long building complex which consists of three main parts is connected with atria made of glass. The spectacular look of the building – fifteen tremendous arches create the building’s signature ribbed structure – which is called “Gürteltier” (armadillo) is characterized by the combination of glass and steel. The individual hung-from-arches form was derived from a logical exploration of how to enclose the maximum possible building volume, while following Berlin’s very prescriptive building regulations to the letter. Traditional parapets set 22m above the local streets govern the height of any new structures in the district, while the desks of workers in prime office accommodation have to be within 7m of a naturally lit window. The elliptical rib cage structure enabled the building to meet the regulations, while creating a distinctive and very open public area at its heart.

Ludwig Erhard Haus, Berlin, Architect: Grimshaw

Ludwig Erhard Haus in Berlin by Architect Grimshaw

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Sony Center, Berlin, architect: Murphy-Jahn

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Debis Headquarter, Berlin, architect: Renzo Piano

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