Herzog And De Meuron Elbphilharmonie Roof Structure

Commercial structures reinvented as cultural attractions.
Herzog and de meuron elbphilharmonie roof structure. The crystal fantasy landmark does however put hamburg on the architectural map. Words by herbert wright. The roof structure the 7 000 square metre roof of the elbphilharmonie consists of eight spherical concavely bent sections that form a uniquely elegant curving silhouette. Herzog de meuron had been asked previously by a private developer alexander gérard to renovate a brick storage house kaispeicher a protected by law on this site for a concert hall.
It s a phenomenon happening. Kg aachen germany hochtief solutions ag essen. It was completed in january 2014. Herzog de meuron gmbh hamburg germany h p planungsgesellschaft mbh co.
The glass surface of the elbphilharmonie covers 16 000 square metres a size equivalent to two football fields. Consortium planerarge elbphilharmonie hamburg. The rippling sequined roofline of hamburg s new elbphilharmonie concert hall designed by herzog de meuron.