The GSW Building, situated in Alexanderplatz, Berlin is one of the most outstanding landmark of the city from the architectural point of view. This now-popular building was designed by Sauerbruch Hutton architects and was finalized in 1999 and catches the eye of art-lovers, architects, and tourists. In the following blog, we will take a closer look at the main features and architectural solutions that distinguish the GSW Building as a real gem.
1. Energy Efficiency
A particularly worthy feature of the GSW Building is that it has been designed with focus on sustainability and energy saving. This building is a twenty-two storey Office building that has undergone architectural design and constructed with green skills that motivates efficiency on energy use and reduction of carbon dioxide. An outer skin is the glass curtain wall which makes the insulation easy to control and thereby very minimal heating or cooling is required. The they act as sun protection some of them assist in managing the indoor temperature in a way that reduces on the use of air conditioners.
2. Colorful Facade
One passes through many structures before a sight of the GSW Building colors, readily distinguishable from other buildings, captures the eye. The designers used a type of color fade, where the external element panels themselves change color from red to yellow. This give an aesthetic appeal that adds to the identity of the building and becomes a spectacle of sorts to the generality of the public midst the concrete jungle of the city.
3. Innovative Open Floor Plan
Another breathtaking aspect of the GSW Building is that it is actually an open floor plan kind of building. The flexible space solutions due to the lack of interior columns enhances the interactivity of the tenants through co partnering. The large windows admit natural light into the office, which means that workers providing such service receive natural light and are likely to be more productive as a result of the setting. The partition walls are also movable such that every company can change and or reallocate the offices following their discretional needs.
4. Art and Architecture with particular emphasis to a definitive integration of the two disciplines.
The GSW Building acquires art fulfilment in its design. The lobby also features a spectacular and highly functional spiral staircase that forms a part of the building’s artistic installations at the same time. More artful and bright installations are used all over the building so it seems that life has colonized the area as if this is an art gallery. This integration of art and architecture makes an environment with certain identity for those who are using the building, as well as those visiting it.
5. Rooftop Garden
Another teaching aid unique to GSW Building is a marvellous roof deck garden. This beautiful and calm park zone is located on the height which allows to admire the views on modern Berlin’s skyline. This structure has incorporated plants and trees in its plan and these plants and trees have been chosen with special attention placed on their sustainability. Historically it was designed to be a shared space in which occupants can engage in leisure, social activities and successfully incorporate nature into their environment despite the urban context.
6. Consulting Local Community
Finally, the GSW Building is purposely involved in the local communities, thus creates a sense of belonging. On the ground floor, there is a public gallery for art which displays art by local artist and creates an easily accessible form of art. There is also a café inside the building to encourage communication between people in the building and local community. The need to balance between public and private functions is well achieved in the GSW Building so both deliver benefits to the whole community.
7. Awards and Recognition
The beautiful look of the GSW Building has received a lot of praises and from the pro grams dedicated to the design and architecture. It has also garnered RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) European Award and the MIPIM (Le marché international des professionnels de l’immobilier) Award for sustainability. These accolades therefore put more emphasis and underlines the importance and the long-standing value of this wonderful architectural masterpiece.
Conclusion
The GSW Building is nothing less than a triumph of contemporary architectural concept and architectural sustainability. Third, its energy efficiency, an impressive exterior and interior design, the possibility of the different planning of the floor space, the Art concentration, the roof terrace, the social participation, and acknowledgments prove that this high-rise building is a masterpiece of architecture. This is particularly true if you’re inclined towards architecture or if you are part of the plethora of individuals who wants to check out Berlin’s incredible edifice. Ready yourself for something beautiful as well as elegant and functional as it is artful.
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