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Peter Ruge Architekten is an international architectural and urban design firm with offices in Berlin, Germany and Hangzhou, China.
Prof. Peter Ruge runs the company and has over 20 years experience realizing buildings and urban developments across Europe and Asia.
He has lectured at various locations. Currently he teaches Sustainable Design at Hochschule Anhalt / Dessau Institute of Architecture (Bauhaus).
For Peter Ruge Architekten a wide range of prospects has opened up concerning sustainable optimization of existing portfolios, residential developments and city planning.
With expertise in planning and realisation, Peter Ruge Architekten continues to readily welcome the opportunity to take on client’s challenges:
• a low energy apartment complex in Tuying, China;
• the industrial conversion of a redundant factory into modern workspaces in Hangzhou (under construction);
• and upgrading residential portfolios in Berlin.
In addition to various awards, two projects of Peter Ruge have been awarded with a national certification for sustainable architecture.
Prof. Peter Ruge, Dipl.-Ing. Architect
Since 2012 DIA, Dessau Institute of Architecture (Bauhaus), Dessau, Germany, Visiting Professor of Sustainable Design
Since 2011 Peter Ruge Architekten, Berlin / Hangzhou, Owner and Director
Since 2009 DIA, Dessau Institute of Architecture (Bauhaus), Dessau, Studio Master
1993 - 2010 Pysall Ruge Architekten, Berlin / Hangzhou, Owner and Director
1993 – 1996 Technical University Braunschweig, Germany, Assistant
1991 - 1993 Genplan Architects, Kyoto, Japan, Project Architect
1991 – 1993 Ashiya School for Arts and Computer, Kobe, Japan, Lecturer
1990 – 1991 Kyoto Seika University, Kyoto, Japan Research Fellow at the
1989 – 1991 Atelier Prof. A. Ueda, Kyoto, Japan, Design, Design Architect
1989 – 1990 Kyoto University, Kyoto Japan, Scholarship of DAAD
1981 – 1988 Technical University Braunschweig, Master of Architecture
Membership
• Architects’ Association Berlin
• German Architects’ Association
• DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council)
• Asian-Pacific Forum
• German-Japanese Organisation Berlin
• stadtkultur international ev.
• Lions Club Berlin Savigny
Passive House Bruck, Changxing, P.R. China
New low-energy building as model apartment complex in Changxing, China
Completion: 2013
Building: GFA 2200 sqm
Client: Landsea Europe R&R GmbH
Thermal Structural Physics: Passivhaus Institut, Darmstadt, Braunschweig
Peter Ruge Architekten sets new standards of sustainability through the design of “Passive Houses”, currently being built in southern China. With a 95% energy saving over that of a conventional Chinese residential building, the Passive House „Bruck“ is the first housing of it’s kind to be realized in the countries damp, warm, southern climate. Construction will start in fall 2012.
The Passive House „Bruck“ is a model apartment complex, consisting of 36 one room staff flats, 6 two room executive suites and 4 three-bedroom model apartments. This design approach plays a central role in the future strategy of recognized Chinese real estate development group Landsea. The company’s plans to establish a research and development centre in Changxing acts to test, improve and implement innovative, energy saving and sustainable building practices in China.
Peter Ruge Architekten planned model apartments so that Chinese families, interested in the benefits of sustainable housing, could be provided with an opportunity to temporarily reside in the building. Through this direct experience, prospective clients are able to gain their own understanding of passive house living has to offer, as the building demonstrates maximum comfort and quality of residence. This aims to reduce any prior reservations had towards the success of passive house design in extreme weather conditions.
The local climate has shaped the impression of the facade: triple glazed window units have been specifically used in all private rooms and common areas, whilst fixed sun shading elements protect the glass facade in the warmer half of the year. The closed areas of the highly insulated facade act to protect the building shell from intense sunlight through a screen of coloured terracotta rods.
Peter Ruge Architekten, together with their client Landsea Europe, the Landsea team of architects and engineers, and in cooperation with Dr. Feist and engineers from the German Passivhaus Institut, have achieved an important architectural milestone through the design of Passive House „Bruck“, and the successful introduction of sustainable and future-oriented passive house standards to the Chinese residential housing market.
Completion: 2013
Building: GFA 2200 sqm
Client: Landsea Europe R&R GmbH
Thermal Structural Physics: Passivhaus Institut, Darmstadt, Braunschweig
Peter Ruge Architekten sets new standards of sustainability through the design of “Passive Houses”, currently being built in southern China. With a 95% energy saving over that of a conventional Chinese residential building, the Passive House „Bruck“ is the first housing of it’s kind to be realized in the countries damp, warm, southern climate. Construction will start in fall 2012.
The Passive House „Bruck“ is a model apartment complex, consisting of 36 one room staff flats, 6 two room executive suites and 4 three-bedroom model apartments. This design approach plays a central role in the future strategy of recognized Chinese real estate development group Landsea. The company’s plans to establish a research and development centre in Changxing acts to test, improve and implement innovative, energy saving and sustainable building practices in China.
Peter Ruge Architekten planned model apartments so that Chinese families, interested in the benefits of sustainable housing, could be provided with an opportunity to temporarily reside in the building. Through this direct experience, prospective clients are able to gain their own understanding of passive house living has to offer, as the building demonstrates maximum comfort and quality of residence. This aims to reduce any prior reservations had towards the success of passive house design in extreme weather conditions.
The local climate has shaped the impression of the facade: triple glazed window units have been specifically used in all private rooms and common areas, whilst fixed sun shading elements protect the glass facade in the warmer half of the year. The closed areas of the highly insulated facade act to protect the building shell from intense sunlight through a screen of coloured terracotta rods.
Peter Ruge Architekten, together with their client Landsea Europe, the Landsea team of architects and engineers, and in cooperation with Dr. Feist and engineers from the German Passivhaus Institut, have achieved an important architectural milestone through the design of Passive House „Bruck“, and the successful introduction of sustainable and future-oriented passive house standards to the Chinese residential housing market.
Innovationszentrum Senftenberg
Innovation Centre Hochschule Lausitz
Invited Competition Commendation 2013
Client: Stadt Senftenberg
Site 6,000 sqm, GFA 2,064.5 sqm, Green Area 3,350 sqm
Campus Gateway
The construction of Innovations Center Senftenberg heralds the expansion of Hochschule Lausitz applied research programme. The proposed facilities offer laboratory and working studio spaces to support the development of former students into the role of practitioner, and encourage the foundation of start-up companies.
Positioned toward the south of the site, the design proposed for the initial stage of this two-phase development, establishes a new gateway to the campus along Rudolf Harbig Road. The volume remains closed along the western facade, defining the site perimeter, and then opens towards the east through a cantilevered gesture that follows the central campus axis, linking the building to the surrounding urban fabric.
A ventilated façade system is designed using quality larch timber from renewable local resources and serves to shade the highly insulated building envelope. Direct connections between laboratories, workshops and offices inform the interior planning, promoting flexibility and efficient use of space through considered adjacencies. A paved patio space overlooks the existing complex and can be used as a lounge and meeting place for the workers of the innovations centre.
The design-phasing concept proposes a second stage extension to the north that will be developed as an autonomous, twin structure. This allows the completion and integration of the first construction phase into the context of the campus without appearing unfinished. A paved courtyard that connects with a new ‘town square’ to the south defines spatial and functional connections between these buildings. Groves of cherry trees protects the plaza from the street and improves the readability of the campus perimeter.
Invited Competition Commendation 2013
Client: Stadt Senftenberg
Site 6,000 sqm, GFA 2,064.5 sqm, Green Area 3,350 sqm
Campus Gateway
The construction of Innovations Center Senftenberg heralds the expansion of Hochschule Lausitz applied research programme. The proposed facilities offer laboratory and working studio spaces to support the development of former students into the role of practitioner, and encourage the foundation of start-up companies.
Positioned toward the south of the site, the design proposed for the initial stage of this two-phase development, establishes a new gateway to the campus along Rudolf Harbig Road. The volume remains closed along the western facade, defining the site perimeter, and then opens towards the east through a cantilevered gesture that follows the central campus axis, linking the building to the surrounding urban fabric.
A ventilated façade system is designed using quality larch timber from renewable local resources and serves to shade the highly insulated building envelope. Direct connections between laboratories, workshops and offices inform the interior planning, promoting flexibility and efficient use of space through considered adjacencies. A paved patio space overlooks the existing complex and can be used as a lounge and meeting place for the workers of the innovations centre.
The design-phasing concept proposes a second stage extension to the north that will be developed as an autonomous, twin structure. This allows the completion and integration of the first construction phase into the context of the campus without appearing unfinished. A paved courtyard that connects with a new ‘town square’ to the south defines spatial and functional connections between these buildings. Groves of cherry trees protects the plaza from the street and improves the readability of the campus perimeter.
Xintiandi Factory - Hangzhou
Renovation and reconstruction of an old factory into a high quality hotel and office building in Hangzhou, P.R. China
2010-2013
Site: 8.100 sqm
GFA: 17.900 sqm
Client: Hangzhou New Land Group Co., Ltd
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The site is the historical Hangzhou Machin factory, the building concept aims to create a harmony of the sites inherent industiral character with with a modern interior aesthetic.
The Xintiandi old factory will be renovated into a high quality building with a combination of functions including offices, retail, hotel and multi-purpose area .
It plays a most important role in our design proposal to maintain the existing industrial structure and characteristics as much as possible. In order to accomplish the transition of the interior structure all the new spaces distributed accross the four floors are organized along the exterior elevation, while in the central area of the architecture, a capacious space is retained. The length of the space is equal to the existing fabric on the horizontal level. In elevation it extends throughout all the floors. The beautiful steel roof frame structure will be retained and encased by a new glass roof, flooding the space with natural light and forming a connection between the buildigs interior and exterior.
The existing concrete fascade and window to the south and north sides will be completely removed. The protruding steel-frame structure extends 1 meter beyond the existing skin. The form of the building will conserve the structure of the foundrys old steel funnel. The regular structure of the steel frame echoes the horizontal and vertical grids of the architecture.
The design of this new fascade will not only demonstrate the harmony between modern and historical industrial structures, but also establish a unique architectural language that considers both past and present.
2010-2013
Site: 8.100 sqm
GFA: 17.900 sqm
Client: Hangzhou New Land Group Co., Ltd
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The site is the historical Hangzhou Machin factory, the building concept aims to create a harmony of the sites inherent industiral character with with a modern interior aesthetic.
The Xintiandi old factory will be renovated into a high quality building with a combination of functions including offices, retail, hotel and multi-purpose area .
It plays a most important role in our design proposal to maintain the existing industrial structure and characteristics as much as possible. In order to accomplish the transition of the interior structure all the new spaces distributed accross the four floors are organized along the exterior elevation, while in the central area of the architecture, a capacious space is retained. The length of the space is equal to the existing fabric on the horizontal level. In elevation it extends throughout all the floors. The beautiful steel roof frame structure will be retained and encased by a new glass roof, flooding the space with natural light and forming a connection between the buildigs interior and exterior.
The existing concrete fascade and window to the south and north sides will be completely removed. The protruding steel-frame structure extends 1 meter beyond the existing skin. The form of the building will conserve the structure of the foundrys old steel funnel. The regular structure of the steel frame echoes the horizontal and vertical grids of the architecture.
The design of this new fascade will not only demonstrate the harmony between modern and historical industrial structures, but also establish a unique architectural language that considers both past and present.
Haus O - Potsdam Mittelmark
New residential building for three families as low-energy house in Potsdam-Mittelmark, Germany
Completion: 2011
Building: GFA 400 sqm
Client: Otte Projektmanagement
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Photos: Werner Huthmacher
The site lies upon a hill in a beautiful small village in the district Potsdam-Mittelmark in a fantastic scenic situation with breathtaking views over the nearby lake. The surroundings are dominated by a combination of historical and modern mansions. As many of the old large trees on the site should be kept as possible.
The new building is designed as a modern residential building with 3 flats. The floor plans are designed to be flexible and open. The main flat extends across two floors. Simple and reserved materials (exposed concrete, glass, wood, natural stone) underline the modern architectural style to accentuate focus upon the connection between the interior and outdoor spaces. All upper floors can be access via the external staircase.
The concept for the facades plays with the contrast of open and closed dependent upon the surroundings and importance of natural perspectives. The narrow sides are glazed toward the south into the garden, and toward the north with the magnificent view over the lake. The west and east facades to the neighbouring sites are mainly closed and designed with large prefabricated concrete elements and some narrow glass bands.
Completion: 2011
Building: GFA 400 sqm
Client: Otte Projektmanagement
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Photos: Werner Huthmacher
The site lies upon a hill in a beautiful small village in the district Potsdam-Mittelmark in a fantastic scenic situation with breathtaking views over the nearby lake. The surroundings are dominated by a combination of historical and modern mansions. As many of the old large trees on the site should be kept as possible.
The new building is designed as a modern residential building with 3 flats. The floor plans are designed to be flexible and open. The main flat extends across two floors. Simple and reserved materials (exposed concrete, glass, wood, natural stone) underline the modern architectural style to accentuate focus upon the connection between the interior and outdoor spaces. All upper floors can be access via the external staircase.
The concept for the facades plays with the contrast of open and closed dependent upon the surroundings and importance of natural perspectives. The narrow sides are glazed toward the south into the garden, and toward the north with the magnificent view over the lake. The west and east facades to the neighbouring sites are mainly closed and designed with large prefabricated concrete elements and some narrow glass bands.
Congress Center Hangzhou
Façade planning Congress Centre City of Hangzhou, China
Completion 2010
Size BGA GFA 20.000 sqm
Client Administration Department City of Hangzhou
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
Photos: Jan Siefke
As the new central form of the main administration building of the City of Hangzhou, capital of Zheijing Province, the Congress Centre resembles a large precious stone.
Zheijang Province is known for its tea-producing region. To express the building’s regional characteristics, design of the façade is based on the superimposed configurations of the tea cultivation pathways and the planting nets. As a result, the building is enveloped by a multi-layered fabric, giving it a true architectural plasticity. Seen from a distance, the façade appears like a rigid volume, but dissolves into a network of structures and levels as you come closer.
Our aim is to combine and express all the regional natural features within the Centre, so that the local people will be able to identify themselves with the City of Hangzhou.
Completion 2010
Size BGA GFA 20.000 sqm
Client Administration Department City of Hangzhou
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
Photos: Jan Siefke
As the new central form of the main administration building of the City of Hangzhou, capital of Zheijing Province, the Congress Centre resembles a large precious stone.
Zheijang Province is known for its tea-producing region. To express the building’s regional characteristics, design of the façade is based on the superimposed configurations of the tea cultivation pathways and the planting nets. As a result, the building is enveloped by a multi-layered fabric, giving it a true architectural plasticity. Seen from a distance, the façade appears like a rigid volume, but dissolves into a network of structures and levels as you come closer.
Our aim is to combine and express all the regional natural features within the Centre, so that the local people will be able to identify themselves with the City of Hangzhou.
Muzeum Lotnictwa - Krakow
Museum for aviation and aviation exhibition park, Krakow, Poland
Competition 1st prize 2005, Completion 2010
Size: Museum’s building 4.504 sqm, Aviation park 6,14 ha
Client: Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten mit Bartlomiej Kisielewski
Photos: Jens Willebrand
The idea of flying, the spirit of the place, the structure of the historic airfield – the new building for the Museum of Aviation takes up these references intellectually and synthesises them into a building. The old hangars give the footprint and the height for the basic module and, when it is cut and folded like a windmill or a propeller, it yields a subtle, functionally expressive architectural sculpture.
Competition 1st prize 2005, Completion 2010
Size: Museum’s building 4.504 sqm, Aviation park 6,14 ha
Client: Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten mit Bartlomiej Kisielewski
Photos: Jens Willebrand
The idea of flying, the spirit of the place, the structure of the historic airfield – the new building for the Museum of Aviation takes up these references intellectually and synthesises them into a building. The old hangars give the footprint and the height for the basic module and, when it is cut and folded like a windmill or a propeller, it yields a subtle, functionally expressive architectural sculpture.
LTD_1 - Hamburg
Office building and health centre, Lübeckertordamm, Hamburg
Competition 1st price 2003, Completion 2007
BDA Prize Hamburg-Mention 2008, DGNB Gold Certification - Seal of Approval for sustainable architecture 2010
Size: GFA 26.643 m2
Client L.T.D. Lübeckertordamm Entwicklungs-GmbH, Munich
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Photos: Jens Willebrand, Klaus Frahm
In the context of the revitalisation of the St. Georg district of Hamburg, 120 dwelling units and an office/administrative building of 26.000 sqm on a site next to the Hamburg St. Georg hospital have been realised.
The new residential buildings follow and continue the form of the hospital wing. A generously proportioned, noise-protecting inner courtyard benefits both these residential buildings and the new office building in equal measure.
The office building’s configuration, composed of four boomerang-shaped elements laid over each other, creates a representative entrance situation, an interior courtyard, and a transitional space to the residential courtyard in the rear. As a result of this building form, every office has direct sunlight and an unobstructed view.
For the office building, ecologically unobjectionable materials are used throughout. The new building is a condensed form, and its surface area is optimised. Two service and sanitary cores lie inside and allow flexible use and simple adjustments to future requirements of the users. The building’s materials possess the “Blue Angel” certification and are thus ecologically friendly. An innovatively staggered, highly insulating external glass skin, a naturally ventilated double façade, low energy heating and concrete core cooling, as well as an energy-optimised lighting concept reduce the primary energy requirements.
Competition 1st price 2003, Completion 2007
BDA Prize Hamburg-Mention 2008, DGNB Gold Certification - Seal of Approval for sustainable architecture 2010
Size: GFA 26.643 m2
Client L.T.D. Lübeckertordamm Entwicklungs-GmbH, Munich
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Photos: Jens Willebrand, Klaus Frahm
In the context of the revitalisation of the St. Georg district of Hamburg, 120 dwelling units and an office/administrative building of 26.000 sqm on a site next to the Hamburg St. Georg hospital have been realised.
The new residential buildings follow and continue the form of the hospital wing. A generously proportioned, noise-protecting inner courtyard benefits both these residential buildings and the new office building in equal measure.
The office building’s configuration, composed of four boomerang-shaped elements laid over each other, creates a representative entrance situation, an interior courtyard, and a transitional space to the residential courtyard in the rear. As a result of this building form, every office has direct sunlight and an unobstructed view.
For the office building, ecologically unobjectionable materials are used throughout. The new building is a condensed form, and its surface area is optimised. Two service and sanitary cores lie inside and allow flexible use and simple adjustments to future requirements of the users. The building’s materials possess the “Blue Angel” certification and are thus ecologically friendly. An innovatively staggered, highly insulating external glass skin, a naturally ventilated double façade, low energy heating and concrete core cooling, as well as an energy-optimised lighting concept reduce the primary energy requirements.
Bauhaus Museum Weimar
New Bauhaus - Museum Weimar
International Competition 2011
Client: Klassik Stiftung Weimar
Site 1.3 ha, GFA 1,500 sqm
Peter Ruge Architekten integrates sustainable building principals and educational exhibition strategies within the design for the New Bauhaus Museum in Weimar. Inspired by the colour theory of Bauhaus protagonist Johannes Itten, the three \\\"theoretical\\\" Bauhaus primary colours are mixed to take on a new \\\"formal\\\" context that responds to historical social and urban elements.
Each of the three new mixed colours represent the tension between the \\\"closed\\\" history of the Bauhaus and the \\\"open\\\" continuing effect of the Bauhaus ideology in sustainability, urbanity and networking.
The museums design intends for each level of the building to open towards one of the three primary ideas, engaging in a conceptual dialogue: “Interactive” to the public spaces on the ground level; “Ecological” to the side park on first floor; and “Urban” to the residential building at a scale historic to Weimar, on the second floor.
The three levels of the New Bauhaus Museum in Weimar are connected to one another in a band-like gesture. The \\\"Bauhaus Trinity\\\" of historic red, blue and yellow is re-interpreted in its current social context and thus provides an opportunity to influence the future in a sustainable way.
International Competition 2011
Client: Klassik Stiftung Weimar
Site 1.3 ha, GFA 1,500 sqm
Peter Ruge Architekten integrates sustainable building principals and educational exhibition strategies within the design for the New Bauhaus Museum in Weimar. Inspired by the colour theory of Bauhaus protagonist Johannes Itten, the three \\\"theoretical\\\" Bauhaus primary colours are mixed to take on a new \\\"formal\\\" context that responds to historical social and urban elements.
Each of the three new mixed colours represent the tension between the \\\"closed\\\" history of the Bauhaus and the \\\"open\\\" continuing effect of the Bauhaus ideology in sustainability, urbanity and networking.
The museums design intends for each level of the building to open towards one of the three primary ideas, engaging in a conceptual dialogue: “Interactive” to the public spaces on the ground level; “Ecological” to the side park on first floor; and “Urban” to the residential building at a scale historic to Weimar, on the second floor.
The three levels of the New Bauhaus Museum in Weimar are connected to one another in a band-like gesture. The \\\"Bauhaus Trinity\\\" of historic red, blue and yellow is re-interpreted in its current social context and thus provides an opportunity to influence the future in a sustainable way.
Station 20 Sofia
New Metro Station 20 on Metro Line 1 in Sofia, Bulgaria
Competition 2011
Size GFA: 2,430 sqm
Location
Acting as a primary metro connection between Sofia’s city centre and the airport, and the hub of a major commercial redevelopment plan, the design of Station 20 site seeks to establish clear pathways, form active connections and harmonise architecture and landscape.
Site
The sites linear structure is inspired by the pattern and scale of the neighbouring high-density housing blocks of the Druzhba residential quarter. The angular direction of the landscape reflects the natural structure of the site boundary, generating a visual language that informs the division of public spaces and creates pathways, guiding pedestrian flow to and from the station.
Architecture
Main entry to Station 20’s underground concourse level is accessed via a vast corner plaza, providing a public space for circulation between the station services and the existing bus service infrastructure. The sweeping canopy of the entrance hall emerges out of the landscape as a wave, simultaneously pulling the structure up as it pushes the plaza down into the ground to meet with the level of the concourse. Finely cast steel elements with a non-flammable canvas lining stretched underneath, create an elegant structure and a glowing interior, achieved through concealed and integrated lighting.
Concourse
In response to the 120,000 daily flow of passengers, the stations concourse level has been extended to accommodate the maximum passenger loads expected, thus reducing congestion through passenger control systems. Visual connection from all entrances into the halls have been optimised to promote passenger safety, assist station security and maximise natural light.
The concourse is further extended to include a shopping court, capitalising on high passenger flows, whilst providing future potential for an underpass connection from the station to the planned adjacent shopping centre development.
Competition 2011
Size GFA: 2,430 sqm
Location
Acting as a primary metro connection between Sofia’s city centre and the airport, and the hub of a major commercial redevelopment plan, the design of Station 20 site seeks to establish clear pathways, form active connections and harmonise architecture and landscape.
Site
The sites linear structure is inspired by the pattern and scale of the neighbouring high-density housing blocks of the Druzhba residential quarter. The angular direction of the landscape reflects the natural structure of the site boundary, generating a visual language that informs the division of public spaces and creates pathways, guiding pedestrian flow to and from the station.
Architecture
Main entry to Station 20’s underground concourse level is accessed via a vast corner plaza, providing a public space for circulation between the station services and the existing bus service infrastructure. The sweeping canopy of the entrance hall emerges out of the landscape as a wave, simultaneously pulling the structure up as it pushes the plaza down into the ground to meet with the level of the concourse. Finely cast steel elements with a non-flammable canvas lining stretched underneath, create an elegant structure and a glowing interior, achieved through concealed and integrated lighting.
Concourse
In response to the 120,000 daily flow of passengers, the stations concourse level has been extended to accommodate the maximum passenger loads expected, thus reducing congestion through passenger control systems. Visual connection from all entrances into the halls have been optimised to promote passenger safety, assist station security and maximise natural light.
The concourse is further extended to include a shopping court, capitalising on high passenger flows, whilst providing future potential for an underpass connection from the station to the planned adjacent shopping centre development.
Busan Opera House
New opera and theatre house in Busan, Republic of Korea
International Competition 2011
Size GFA: 54.000 sqm
Busan has a specific geography: Mountains areas are connecting directly to the Pacific Ocean. With great nature, a high density of population and an urgent demand for public spaces to be used by the inhabitants.
The two new public spaces in the concept could get a new importance for the city of Busan:
• One facing west to the mountain and city side reserved for public performances
• One viewing east to the ocean side to celebrate “New Years Sunrise Festival”
In generally the reference to the history of Madang, a traditional open urban used for gathering, happenings and performances is the base for the design of it.
Connecting to the two places the two main functions of the Opera House (opera and theatre) are allocated to these plazas.
A thin skin, protecting from the sun and water connects the two buildings, leaving in between a pathway open for the public. This supports Busan’s natural flow from mountain to the ocean, creating a good harmony between urban space and architecture.
The new landmark of Busan’s Opera House reflects the natural and urban energies and connects it to the performing arts spaces of “Madangnoli”, at the Mountain Plaza and the Sunrise Plaza, an urban harmony with a folk performance played by ordinary people. It is changing night and day view by its specific atmosphere.
The Construction of the building is like a wave of sounds as an environmental friendly building reflecting Korea’s path to local sustainability.
International Competition 2011
Size GFA: 54.000 sqm
Busan has a specific geography: Mountains areas are connecting directly to the Pacific Ocean. With great nature, a high density of population and an urgent demand for public spaces to be used by the inhabitants.
The two new public spaces in the concept could get a new importance for the city of Busan:
• One facing west to the mountain and city side reserved for public performances
• One viewing east to the ocean side to celebrate “New Years Sunrise Festival”
In generally the reference to the history of Madang, a traditional open urban used for gathering, happenings and performances is the base for the design of it.
Connecting to the two places the two main functions of the Opera House (opera and theatre) are allocated to these plazas.
A thin skin, protecting from the sun and water connects the two buildings, leaving in between a pathway open for the public. This supports Busan’s natural flow from mountain to the ocean, creating a good harmony between urban space and architecture.
The new landmark of Busan’s Opera House reflects the natural and urban energies and connects it to the performing arts spaces of “Madangnoli”, at the Mountain Plaza and the Sunrise Plaza, an urban harmony with a folk performance played by ordinary people. It is changing night and day view by its specific atmosphere.
The Construction of the building is like a wave of sounds as an environmental friendly building reflecting Korea’s path to local sustainability.
Green Residence - Yuhang
New residencial district in the east of Hangzhou, P.R. China
2009-2014
Site: 85.700 sqm, GFA 128.500 sqm
Client: Hangzhou Jiahe Real Estate GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The concept takes up this specific landscape feature. Flat residental buildings, townhouses and a kindergarden will be placed along this small river. Residental high-rise buildings in combination with commercial basement buildings should be set up along the main streets in North and West. As a result, different urban spaces will be generated, increasing urban density along the streets dispersing toward the water canal as the structure opens up to the landscape.
The theme of water will be considered also in the landscape design of the new residental district. Spacious rectangular water basins are the main features for the semi-public exterior spaces. These will be interwoven through various square and green spaces.
The multi-storey residental buildings are designed with different size units, from 85 sqm to 170 sqm. The facade design of circular stepped bands on the north and south facade create balconies and terraces. The varience of these elements assist in the natural ventilation of the building whilst informing the typology of the structure.
2009-2014
Site: 85.700 sqm, GFA 128.500 sqm
Client: Hangzhou Jiahe Real Estate GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The concept takes up this specific landscape feature. Flat residental buildings, townhouses and a kindergarden will be placed along this small river. Residental high-rise buildings in combination with commercial basement buildings should be set up along the main streets in North and West. As a result, different urban spaces will be generated, increasing urban density along the streets dispersing toward the water canal as the structure opens up to the landscape.
The theme of water will be considered also in the landscape design of the new residental district. Spacious rectangular water basins are the main features for the semi-public exterior spaces. These will be interwoven through various square and green spaces.
The multi-storey residental buildings are designed with different size units, from 85 sqm to 170 sqm. The facade design of circular stepped bands on the north and south facade create balconies and terraces. The varience of these elements assist in the natural ventilation of the building whilst informing the typology of the structure.
MRD - Changsha
New residential district in Changsha, China
Completion 2011
Size: Urban district 23,2 ha, GFA 1st phase 36.000 sqm (total 500.000 sqm)
Client Chang Sha Hui Feng Real Estate Ltd.
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The master plan for the MRD (Micro Residential District) of Changsha provides 500.000 sqm living space on the 23,2 ha urban district.
In the southern part of the district, six apartment blocks with special demands regarding living concepts, sustainability, energy efficiency and ecological materials were designed by our office and are now realised.
The buildings combine the traditions of Chinese living, with a strict north-south orientation and modern living typologies in two-storey dwelling units. Connected through a void, individual spaces are located on the first floor and living spaces on the ground floor.
The apartments are fully glazed on the south sides. The projecting balconies block the sun in the summertime and allow good illumination and solar energy gain in the winter months. The heating is produced by a low energy district heating power plant, cooling is fully natural and provided by cross-ventilation of the apartments.
Completion 2011
Size: Urban district 23,2 ha, GFA 1st phase 36.000 sqm (total 500.000 sqm)
Client Chang Sha Hui Feng Real Estate Ltd.
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The master plan for the MRD (Micro Residential District) of Changsha provides 500.000 sqm living space on the 23,2 ha urban district.
In the southern part of the district, six apartment blocks with special demands regarding living concepts, sustainability, energy efficiency and ecological materials were designed by our office and are now realised.
The buildings combine the traditions of Chinese living, with a strict north-south orientation and modern living typologies in two-storey dwelling units. Connected through a void, individual spaces are located on the first floor and living spaces on the ground floor.
The apartments are fully glazed on the south sides. The projecting balconies block the sun in the summertime and allow good illumination and solar energy gain in the winter months. The heating is produced by a low energy district heating power plant, cooling is fully natural and provided by cross-ventilation of the apartments.
Station Perm II
Conceptual design for an inermodal transport complex for the station Perm II, Russian Federation
2009-2010, Completion 2016
Size: Station building 31.000 sqm, Platforms 26.500 sqm, Outside facilities 14.800 sqm
Client: DB International GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: atelier4d Architekten
• urban and traffice analysis
• analysis of the existing station building including station equipment and properties
• conception
• design planning
• development of an assessment matrix
• area calculation
• cost estimation
2009-2010, Completion 2016
Size: Station building 31.000 sqm, Platforms 26.500 sqm, Outside facilities 14.800 sqm
Client: DB International GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: atelier4d Architekten
• urban and traffice analysis
• analysis of the existing station building including station equipment and properties
• conception
• design planning
• development of an assessment matrix
• area calculation
• cost estimation
Xinitiandi Lofts - Hangzhou
New residental district with loft and apartment buildings in Hangzhou, P.R. China
International competition, 2010
Site: 67.350 sqm, GFA: 197.350 sqm
Client: Hangzhou New Land Group Co., Ltd
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The main target of our design is to develop positive energy between both green spaces with the small river in the North and the public park in the South to set up efficient ventilation for the entire new residental district.
The connection between the rational European thinking and the Chinese feeling of living form the basis of our concept to design a special and unique place in the city of Hangzhou. The vital composition of the eight single urban design elements, the spacial composition of the single building volumes and the sustainable energy concept give this residental district a unique presence and creates an archetype for the developing of old industrial areas.
The composition of different building heights (33m, 45m and 60m) generate an fascinating and convincingly new skyline.
The space between the buildings will be used as energy storage for the lofts and will be handed over to the prospective users of buildings.
The facades of the buildings are designed with square cubes which have rounded edges and positioned to create an rippled fascade, with the outer faces of cubes coloured differently. The main facade layer will be covered with aluminium coloured plates in keeping with the industrial history of the site.
Sustainability: During summer the open North-South-axis is designed to prevent heat accumulation and generate a optimal air ventilation along the axis. All units are North-South orientated and naturally ventilated.
International competition, 2010
Site: 67.350 sqm, GFA: 197.350 sqm
Client: Hangzhou New Land Group Co., Ltd
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The main target of our design is to develop positive energy between both green spaces with the small river in the North and the public park in the South to set up efficient ventilation for the entire new residental district.
The connection between the rational European thinking and the Chinese feeling of living form the basis of our concept to design a special and unique place in the city of Hangzhou. The vital composition of the eight single urban design elements, the spacial composition of the single building volumes and the sustainable energy concept give this residental district a unique presence and creates an archetype for the developing of old industrial areas.
The composition of different building heights (33m, 45m and 60m) generate an fascinating and convincingly new skyline.
The space between the buildings will be used as energy storage for the lofts and will be handed over to the prospective users of buildings.
The facades of the buildings are designed with square cubes which have rounded edges and positioned to create an rippled fascade, with the outer faces of cubes coloured differently. The main facade layer will be covered with aluminium coloured plates in keeping with the industrial history of the site.
Sustainability: During summer the open North-South-axis is designed to prevent heat accumulation and generate a optimal air ventilation along the axis. All units are North-South orientated and naturally ventilated.
Main Station Jekatarinburg
Conceptual design for an intermodal transport complex for the station Jekatarinburg, Russian Federation
2010-2011
Station building GFA: 113.600 sqm
Client: DB International GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: atelier4d Architekten
• urban and traffice analysis
• analysis of the existing station building
• conception
• design planning
• area calculation
2010-2011
Station building GFA: 113.600 sqm
Client: DB International GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: atelier4d Architekten
• urban and traffice analysis
• analysis of the existing station building
• conception
• design planning
• area calculation
Station for the Olympic Games 2014 -Sochi
Conceptual design for an inermodal transport complex of the station Adler in Sochi, Russian Federation
2010
Station building GFA 100.000 sqm, Platforms 26.500 sqm, Parking 10.000 sqm
Client: DB International GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: atelier4d Architekten
Conceptual design for an inermodal transport complex regarding the historical station building Adler with additional space for hotel, office, shopping and entertainment for the olymic games 2014:
• urban and traffice analysis
• analysis and assessment of the existing station building
• concept
• design planning
2010
Station building GFA 100.000 sqm, Platforms 26.500 sqm, Parking 10.000 sqm
Client: DB International GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: atelier4d Architekten
Conceptual design for an inermodal transport complex regarding the historical station building Adler with additional space for hotel, office, shopping and entertainment for the olymic games 2014:
• urban and traffice analysis
• analysis and assessment of the existing station building
• concept
• design planning
Station Paveletzky - Moscow
Reorganisation and redesign of the station Paveletzky in Moscow, Russian Federation
2009-2010
Station building GFA 68.700 sqm
Client: DB International GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: atelier4d Architekten
• urban and traffice analysis
• analysis of the existing historical station building
• conception
• design planning
• proposals for security and division of different passenger flows
2009-2010
Station building GFA 68.700 sqm
Client: DB International GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: atelier4d Architekten
• urban and traffice analysis
• analysis of the existing historical station building
• conception
• design planning
• proposals for security and division of different passenger flows
Government District - Mianyang
New goverment and administration district for city of Minyang, P.R. China
International competition, 2009
Site: 156.000 sqm, GFA 320.250 qm
Client: Sichuan Mianyang City Construction Bureau
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The site of the new administration and governmet district is situated north-west from the centre of Mianyang. The location is characterised by the second green belt of our strategy concept „Rose of Mianyang“.
The concept reflects the special topographical situation of the place through the position of the new main government building on top of the mountain, the axial landscape situation in strong North-South orientation, metamorhosis of the existing contour lines to new administration buildings, and also the inclusion of a water fountain on top of the library simbolising the transfer of knowledge into the city of Mianyang.
The historical park (West Park) will be extended. The new landscape park is structrured and designed through two axes. The first axis establishes a dramatic perspective along the North-South orientation and leads to the new main government building. The second existing axis runs from the existing buildings (police and court) to the intersection of both main roads in Mianyang. The point of the axes intersection is highlighted by a fountain on the site.
The shape of buildings follows the existing contour lines. The building along the hillside are a modest four storeys in height, with a natural stone basement that leans against the landscape. Two main gates have been positioned on the axes. The first gate markes the entrance to the new government district and secures the site. The second gate markes the entrance to the courtyard of the new main government building.
Developing of ecological and sustainable urban design and architecture is integral to the proposed concept.
The landscape concept is comprised of eight gardens of different forms, Da Yu Park, Justice Peak, Mountain Terraces, Sun Plaza, Roof Top Gardens, Rose Gardens, Knowledge Bassin, Peoples’ Park.
International competition, 2009
Site: 156.000 sqm, GFA 320.250 qm
Client: Sichuan Mianyang City Construction Bureau
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The site of the new administration and governmet district is situated north-west from the centre of Mianyang. The location is characterised by the second green belt of our strategy concept „Rose of Mianyang“.
The concept reflects the special topographical situation of the place through the position of the new main government building on top of the mountain, the axial landscape situation in strong North-South orientation, metamorhosis of the existing contour lines to new administration buildings, and also the inclusion of a water fountain on top of the library simbolising the transfer of knowledge into the city of Mianyang.
The historical park (West Park) will be extended. The new landscape park is structrured and designed through two axes. The first axis establishes a dramatic perspective along the North-South orientation and leads to the new main government building. The second existing axis runs from the existing buildings (police and court) to the intersection of both main roads in Mianyang. The point of the axes intersection is highlighted by a fountain on the site.
The shape of buildings follows the existing contour lines. The building along the hillside are a modest four storeys in height, with a natural stone basement that leans against the landscape. Two main gates have been positioned on the axes. The first gate markes the entrance to the new government district and secures the site. The second gate markes the entrance to the courtyard of the new main government building.
Developing of ecological and sustainable urban design and architecture is integral to the proposed concept.
The landscape concept is comprised of eight gardens of different forms, Da Yu Park, Justice Peak, Mountain Terraces, Sun Plaza, Roof Top Gardens, Rose Gardens, Knowledge Bassin, Peoples’ Park.
Dongming Mountain
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Developing of an touristic concept for the Dongming Mountain north of Hangzhou, P.R. China
2009
Project area: 785 hec.
Client: Hangzhou Dongming Mountain Garden GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The target of our analysis and design is toward a sustainable development, together with comprehensive rejouvination of destroyed areas. The Dongming mountain should be accessable to the general public and brings them closer to their natural heritage.
The Dongming mountain are the Dionysian counterpart to the Apollonian Liangzhu culture. On the other hand the ritual Bi-disk from the former Liangzhu culture connects the history of Liangzhu culture with the history of Dongming mountain. This jade disk with its‘ central hole was a symbol of wealth and military power during this period.
There are many definitions and practices for sustainability. Our approach toward it is one that aims for consistency. Sustainability or Durée in English and French touches more closely upon the concept of consistant connections between space and time. Sustainability is a continued duration of natural coherences that include many factors, in particular the aim toward the protection of ecosphere, in partnership with strong economical development and the fair divison of opportunities.
The design aim is to develop a concept integrated with nature. Ecology and economic factors should be united. Tourism, traffic, culture, sciences, aesthetics and design should be combined.
2009
Project area: 785 hec.
Client: Hangzhou Dongming Mountain Garden GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The target of our analysis and design is toward a sustainable development, together with comprehensive rejouvination of destroyed areas. The Dongming mountain should be accessable to the general public and brings them closer to their natural heritage.
The Dongming mountain are the Dionysian counterpart to the Apollonian Liangzhu culture. On the other hand the ritual Bi-disk from the former Liangzhu culture connects the history of Liangzhu culture with the history of Dongming mountain. This jade disk with its‘ central hole was a symbol of wealth and military power during this period.
There are many definitions and practices for sustainability. Our approach toward it is one that aims for consistency. Sustainability or Durée in English and French touches more closely upon the concept of consistant connections between space and time. Sustainability is a continued duration of natural coherences that include many factors, in particular the aim toward the protection of ecosphere, in partnership with strong economical development and the fair divison of opportunities.
The design aim is to develop a concept integrated with nature. Ecology and economic factors should be united. Tourism, traffic, culture, sciences, aesthetics and design should be combined.
MOCA - Wroclaw
Museum of Contemporary Art in Wroclaw, Poland
International Competition 3. Price, 2008
Size GFA 25.836 qm
Client City of Wroclaw, Poland
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
With the revitalisation of the historic Wroclaw, the city is restoring its lost structure of dense traditional city blocks. The unique occupation of a block by a museum of contemporary art demands a new, well-considered urban design solution.
To take the “void” as a built volume, and the vanished building as the open space around it, is our response. Rich and enigmatic spatial qualities for the museum functions are created, as well as exterior spaces which don’t disregard the historical context.
The new volume, split horizontally into three offset levels, makes architectural reference to the St. Bernard Church, used today for the faculty of architecture.
The irregular stacking of the levels positions the services core according to the function, either to one side or in the middle. As well, the stacking creates sheltered entrance zones and terraces for open-air exhibitions.
The monochrome sheathing of the building’s sculptural form is characterised by the rough, broken edges of semitransparent, textured white cast-glass panels. The rotation and offsetting of the floor-to-ceiling glass façade elements respond to the differing lighting requirements of the different floor areas.
At night the fascinating play of reflections from the façade will be augmented by the gleaming, illuminated soffits of the undersides of the overhanging floors, highlighting the museum and lighting the open spaces at the ground level.
International Competition 3. Price, 2008
Size GFA 25.836 qm
Client City of Wroclaw, Poland
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
With the revitalisation of the historic Wroclaw, the city is restoring its lost structure of dense traditional city blocks. The unique occupation of a block by a museum of contemporary art demands a new, well-considered urban design solution.
To take the “void” as a built volume, and the vanished building as the open space around it, is our response. Rich and enigmatic spatial qualities for the museum functions are created, as well as exterior spaces which don’t disregard the historical context.
The new volume, split horizontally into three offset levels, makes architectural reference to the St. Bernard Church, used today for the faculty of architecture.
The irregular stacking of the levels positions the services core according to the function, either to one side or in the middle. As well, the stacking creates sheltered entrance zones and terraces for open-air exhibitions.
The monochrome sheathing of the building’s sculptural form is characterised by the rough, broken edges of semitransparent, textured white cast-glass panels. The rotation and offsetting of the floor-to-ceiling glass façade elements respond to the differing lighting requirements of the different floor areas.
At night the fascinating play of reflections from the façade will be augmented by the gleaming, illuminated soffits of the undersides of the overhanging floors, highlighting the museum and lighting the open spaces at the ground level.
Plastic Market - Yuyao
Market hall for plastic products in Yuyao, P.R. China
2008
Site 28.500 sqm, Building GFA 140.500 sqm
Client: Yuyao China Plastic City Administration Department
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The area of Yuyao Plastic City is specialized in the trade and production of plastic parts. These products are required to be exihibed and retailed in the new market hall. Furtermore, the region of Yuyao is home to an exceptionally picturesque mountainous landscape, represented by the “mountain peach“ as the floral emblem of the city.
The design for the new building is based on a dual concept: a flat three-storey building forms a fascianting contrast against a 150m high office tower.
The market hall can be devided into 624 retail tennancies. The building‘s centre forms a vast naturally lit hall with special functions such as restaurants, exhibitions, meeting rooms etc., complete with plantings, the oval shaped inner atrium‘s will complete a high quality space. The cut-out shapes crete voids that direct the form of the new office high-rise building. The tower‘s placement in an urban public space necessitates an entrance hall in which to bridge the built an urban spaces.
Under each of the buildings, facilities for one or two-storey underground garages provide parking space for circa 620 cars.
2008
Site 28.500 sqm, Building GFA 140.500 sqm
Client: Yuyao China Plastic City Administration Department
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The area of Yuyao Plastic City is specialized in the trade and production of plastic parts. These products are required to be exihibed and retailed in the new market hall. Furtermore, the region of Yuyao is home to an exceptionally picturesque mountainous landscape, represented by the “mountain peach“ as the floral emblem of the city.
The design for the new building is based on a dual concept: a flat three-storey building forms a fascianting contrast against a 150m high office tower.
The market hall can be devided into 624 retail tennancies. The building‘s centre forms a vast naturally lit hall with special functions such as restaurants, exhibitions, meeting rooms etc., complete with plantings, the oval shaped inner atrium‘s will complete a high quality space. The cut-out shapes crete voids that direct the form of the new office high-rise building. The tower‘s placement in an urban public space necessitates an entrance hall in which to bridge the built an urban spaces.
Under each of the buildings, facilities for one or two-storey underground garages provide parking space for circa 620 cars.
BBI Business Park - Berlin
BBI Business Park at Berlin International Airport
Expert Assessment Procedure 1st Prize 2007
Size: Total Land Area 109 hectares, Master plan Business Quarter 6 hectares, Master plan Service Quarter 10 hectares, Developments 130.000 sqm
Client: Berlin Airports (Berliner Flughäfen), Airport Berlin-Schönefeld GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
To be realised simultaneously with the construction of the new “Berlin Brandenburg International Airport” (BBI) in Berlin-Schönefeld, the 109-hectare “BBI Business Park Berlin”, on the north-eastern side of the airport, will be the largest business park in the capital.
Two significant building zones define the entrance district of the business park. For these zones are envisaged two self-sustaining, contra-punctual urban areas, whose particular qualities are generated by different patterns of density and city atmosphere. Both quarters are placed in the surrounding water-meadow land-scape as self-sufficient and identity-giving structures.
The first building zone, the so-called “Business Quarter”, constitutes about 130.000 square metres of offices, hotels, gastronomy, trade and services. This quarter features a flexible pattern of buildings in varying heights and sizes which, in their relation to each other, generate public exterior spaces.
The “Service Quarter”, in the second zone, offers sites for service-oriented uses on its approximately 10 hectares of surface area. This quarter shows a flexible mix of buildings up to three storeys high, with intensive landscaping that can respond to the needs of future users and investors.
The concentration of the highly urban use, public encouragement and a broad services network within the development area make these two quarters a prelude to the whole new business park.
The rigorous architectural composition enables a logically phased development. The concentration and minimisation of paved or built-over exterior areas, leaving considerable terrain of the existing countryside untouched, forms the basis of an ecologically sustainable and resource-friendly realisation.
Expert Assessment Procedure 1st Prize 2007
Size: Total Land Area 109 hectares, Master plan Business Quarter 6 hectares, Master plan Service Quarter 10 hectares, Developments 130.000 sqm
Client: Berlin Airports (Berliner Flughäfen), Airport Berlin-Schönefeld GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
To be realised simultaneously with the construction of the new “Berlin Brandenburg International Airport” (BBI) in Berlin-Schönefeld, the 109-hectare “BBI Business Park Berlin”, on the north-eastern side of the airport, will be the largest business park in the capital.
Two significant building zones define the entrance district of the business park. For these zones are envisaged two self-sustaining, contra-punctual urban areas, whose particular qualities are generated by different patterns of density and city atmosphere. Both quarters are placed in the surrounding water-meadow land-scape as self-sufficient and identity-giving structures.
The first building zone, the so-called “Business Quarter”, constitutes about 130.000 square metres of offices, hotels, gastronomy, trade and services. This quarter features a flexible pattern of buildings in varying heights and sizes which, in their relation to each other, generate public exterior spaces.
The “Service Quarter”, in the second zone, offers sites for service-oriented uses on its approximately 10 hectares of surface area. This quarter shows a flexible mix of buildings up to three storeys high, with intensive landscaping that can respond to the needs of future users and investors.
The concentration of the highly urban use, public encouragement and a broad services network within the development area make these two quarters a prelude to the whole new business park.
The rigorous architectural composition enables a logically phased development. The concentration and minimisation of paved or built-over exterior areas, leaving considerable terrain of the existing countryside untouched, forms the basis of an ecologically sustainable and resource-friendly realisation.
MFA Vietnam - Hanoi
New Foreign Ministry of Vietnam in Hanoi
International Competition 2008
Building GFA ca. 120.000 sqm, Site 71.438 qm
Client: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vietnam
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Set in unique park-like scenery, the complex of the New Foreign Ministry of Vietnam alludes to the culture and traditions of the city of Hanoi and incorporates them in the design.
A multifunctional urban space serves public ceremonies, events and the official approach, with a direct entrance to the secured area. An additional staff entrance separates the building into security zones.
The office spaces for 2.500 workers enclose two interlocking atria that contain the meeting rooms, reception areas, restaurants and lunchrooms. These atria protect the building’s interior from the consistently hot climate.
The energy, air conditioning and lighting concept is designed as a single integrated Low Energy Concept, which aims to realise and maintain a sustainable ecological complex during its entire lifecycle.
International Competition 2008
Building GFA ca. 120.000 sqm, Site 71.438 qm
Client: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vietnam
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Set in unique park-like scenery, the complex of the New Foreign Ministry of Vietnam alludes to the culture and traditions of the city of Hanoi and incorporates them in the design.
A multifunctional urban space serves public ceremonies, events and the official approach, with a direct entrance to the secured area. An additional staff entrance separates the building into security zones.
The office spaces for 2.500 workers enclose two interlocking atria that contain the meeting rooms, reception areas, restaurants and lunchrooms. These atria protect the building’s interior from the consistently hot climate.
The energy, air conditioning and lighting concept is designed as a single integrated Low Energy Concept, which aims to realise and maintain a sustainable ecological complex during its entire lifecycle.
Textile City - Keqiao
Business district with textile markets and office areas in Keqiao/Shaoxing, China
Report 2007
Size: 600 ha
Client: Administration Department, City of Keqiao, P.R. of China
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: Hangzhou Ruge Construction Planning and Design Co., Ltd.
Shaoxing, lying in the south of the Bay of Hangzhou with its 710.000 inhabitants, belongs to the development area of Keqiao, which is located in the north of Zhejiang province.
The region is not only known for its natural features, such as the countless rivers, lakes and mountain panoramas, but also for its persistent and rapid economic development.
By specialising in textiles, the city has become one of the leading marketplaces in China, and is one of the largest commercial centres of the region. The project area has a size of about six square kilometres, and is the main component of Shaoxing’s town development planning in the northerly direction.
The concept has its origins in the special landscape features of the area, in the traffic circulation situation, in the special forms of the individual mountains to the north and the mountain range to the south, in the delicate network of canals, and in the space-consuming central traffic interchange between the north and the south axes and the city highway.
Thanks to its textiles, the city is prospering. The textiles’ sensuousness, fibres and colours, and the local ways of weaving have been the inspiration for the concept.
Although it is relatively unknown in Europe, the doctrine of Feng Shui is respectfully integrated by the Chinese into all design and building phases, beginning with first thoughts and strategic concepts.
In this way, the project aims to transfer nature‘s positive energy, with all its mountain ranges and streams, into the city‘s public squares, boulevards and parks, and to weave it perceptibly together with the future “Textile City”.
Report 2007
Size: 600 ha
Client: Administration Department, City of Keqiao, P.R. of China
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: Hangzhou Ruge Construction Planning and Design Co., Ltd.
Shaoxing, lying in the south of the Bay of Hangzhou with its 710.000 inhabitants, belongs to the development area of Keqiao, which is located in the north of Zhejiang province.
The region is not only known for its natural features, such as the countless rivers, lakes and mountain panoramas, but also for its persistent and rapid economic development.
By specialising in textiles, the city has become one of the leading marketplaces in China, and is one of the largest commercial centres of the region. The project area has a size of about six square kilometres, and is the main component of Shaoxing’s town development planning in the northerly direction.
The concept has its origins in the special landscape features of the area, in the traffic circulation situation, in the special forms of the individual mountains to the north and the mountain range to the south, in the delicate network of canals, and in the space-consuming central traffic interchange between the north and the south axes and the city highway.
Thanks to its textiles, the city is prospering. The textiles’ sensuousness, fibres and colours, and the local ways of weaving have been the inspiration for the concept.
Although it is relatively unknown in Europe, the doctrine of Feng Shui is respectfully integrated by the Chinese into all design and building phases, beginning with first thoughts and strategic concepts.
In this way, the project aims to transfer nature‘s positive energy, with all its mountain ranges and streams, into the city‘s public squares, boulevards and parks, and to weave it perceptibly together with the future “Textile City”.
MOCAPE - Shenzhen
Museum of Contemporary Art and Planning Exhibition in Shenzhen, China
International Competition 2007
Site 29.688 qm, GFA 89.271 qm
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
The Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture represents the last component of the cultural building ensemble at the centre of Shenzhen.
Pieces of contemporary art, sculptures and design objects are shown on 38.500 square meters, and the history and presence of architecture and town planning are displayed over 19.600 square meters. The foyer, multi-functional rooms, auditorium, conference hall, restaurants, bookshop and administration areas are placed together in 22.000 square meters.
The large-scale sculpture that comprises the project is generated out of eight one-upon-the-other offset elliptical discs. The layering forms exhibition areas and functions that allow a flexible combination of the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions floor by floor. Spatial voids and access stair connections provide good visual orientation in the interior.
The twisting of the layers produces not only floor terraces for open-air exhibitions and restaurants, but also projections whose illuminated undersides light the forecourt aesthetically at night.
International Competition 2007
Site 29.688 qm, GFA 89.271 qm
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
The Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture represents the last component of the cultural building ensemble at the centre of Shenzhen.
Pieces of contemporary art, sculptures and design objects are shown on 38.500 square meters, and the history and presence of architecture and town planning are displayed over 19.600 square meters. The foyer, multi-functional rooms, auditorium, conference hall, restaurants, bookshop and administration areas are placed together in 22.000 square meters.
The large-scale sculpture that comprises the project is generated out of eight one-upon-the-other offset elliptical discs. The layering forms exhibition areas and functions that allow a flexible combination of the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions floor by floor. Spatial voids and access stair connections provide good visual orientation in the interior.
The twisting of the layers produces not only floor terraces for open-air exhibitions and restaurants, but also projections whose illuminated undersides light the forecourt aesthetically at night.
Bandit Building - Berlin
New residential building, Röntgenstrasse 14a, Berlin
Completion 2006
Flats 874 sqm, Shop 267 sqm
Client: Bandit Helmets GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Photos: Justus Pysall, Matthias Matschewski
The new mixed use building fills a gap in a typical neighbourhood block in Berlin-Charlottenburg.
Ground and first floor are connected through a large void, linking the client’s own retail and office areas. The upper floors are occupied by rentable units, each extending over the whole floor area.
The apartments are closed on their sides, fully glazed towards the backyard, and feature floor-to-ceiling windows towards the street. Two internal installation cores enable an open plan arrangement as well as separation into detached areas.
It is up to choice of the user to enclose parts of the overall space, to create several combined spaces, or leave the entire space open. Since there are various possibilities of spatial arrangements, and assembling/ disassembling of walls, only the implementation of the sanitary installations has been incorporated in the first construction phase.
The design complies with both the strict budget, on one hand, and the requirement of the target tenant group of young people with open-minded living concepts for flexible room arrangements, on the other hand.
Completion 2006
Flats 874 sqm, Shop 267 sqm
Client: Bandit Helmets GmbH
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Photos: Justus Pysall, Matthias Matschewski
The new mixed use building fills a gap in a typical neighbourhood block in Berlin-Charlottenburg.
Ground and first floor are connected through a large void, linking the client’s own retail and office areas. The upper floors are occupied by rentable units, each extending over the whole floor area.
The apartments are closed on their sides, fully glazed towards the backyard, and feature floor-to-ceiling windows towards the street. Two internal installation cores enable an open plan arrangement as well as separation into detached areas.
It is up to choice of the user to enclose parts of the overall space, to create several combined spaces, or leave the entire space open. Since there are various possibilities of spatial arrangements, and assembling/ disassembling of walls, only the implementation of the sanitary installations has been incorporated in the first construction phase.
The design complies with both the strict budget, on one hand, and the requirement of the target tenant group of young people with open-minded living concepts for flexible room arrangements, on the other hand.
Salon West - Mianyang
New Urban District Centre in Mianyang, China
Town Planning Competition 1st Prize 2007, Completion Urban Design 2008
Size: 306 ha
Client: Sichuan Mianyang City
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The source of this concept is the master plan ”The Rose of Mianyang “ for the planned new development of Mianyang.
The planning area is bounded on the west and on the east by the fourth and fifth rings of the “Rose”. The northern and southern sides are formed by two rivers. Changhong Avenue, the main east-west arterial of the city of Mianyang, which connects the highway with the city centre, runs through the planning area. The Salon West has been developed as a science and research zone for high technology enterprises.
The analysis of existing structures reveals a delicate network of building groups which make manifest the history of the area and the traces of former uses. These urban characteristics must be retained in the new development.
The new city cluster “Salon West” will offer users of the area excellent services and a relaxing place of pleasant sensations in the middle of a dense, highly compact Chinese city.
Eight parameters form the basis of the town planning development:
1 The green areas find their highest expression in the main bands of the fourth and fifth rings of the “Rose”
2 In the north and the south lie vast open expanses along the watercourses
3 Green areas provide urban aeration via north-south passages in the prevailing wind direction
4 Densification of the building masses along the main business road
5 Preservation of building volumes as witnesses of history and earlier town development
6 Creation of places of different urban qualities, atmospheres, activities and densities (local open spaces, markets, schools, education and leisure centres etc.), with an identity-giving potential
7 Connection of these individual places to a mutually stimulating network of urban activities
8 The aspiration to achieve a harmonious urban atmosphere
The strategic concept generates different density models and urban ambiances, as well as identity-giving places and open spaces, within a flexible and neighbourhood-forming structure.
The infrastructure planning and the development plan have already been validated, so that investors can already begin to develop the individual plots of land.
Town Planning Competition 1st Prize 2007, Completion Urban Design 2008
Size: 306 ha
Client: Sichuan Mianyang City
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
The source of this concept is the master plan ”The Rose of Mianyang “ for the planned new development of Mianyang.
The planning area is bounded on the west and on the east by the fourth and fifth rings of the “Rose”. The northern and southern sides are formed by two rivers. Changhong Avenue, the main east-west arterial of the city of Mianyang, which connects the highway with the city centre, runs through the planning area. The Salon West has been developed as a science and research zone for high technology enterprises.
The analysis of existing structures reveals a delicate network of building groups which make manifest the history of the area and the traces of former uses. These urban characteristics must be retained in the new development.
The new city cluster “Salon West” will offer users of the area excellent services and a relaxing place of pleasant sensations in the middle of a dense, highly compact Chinese city.
Eight parameters form the basis of the town planning development:
1 The green areas find their highest expression in the main bands of the fourth and fifth rings of the “Rose”
2 In the north and the south lie vast open expanses along the watercourses
3 Green areas provide urban aeration via north-south passages in the prevailing wind direction
4 Densification of the building masses along the main business road
5 Preservation of building volumes as witnesses of history and earlier town development
6 Creation of places of different urban qualities, atmospheres, activities and densities (local open spaces, markets, schools, education and leisure centres etc.), with an identity-giving potential
7 Connection of these individual places to a mutually stimulating network of urban activities
8 The aspiration to achieve a harmonious urban atmosphere
The strategic concept generates different density models and urban ambiances, as well as identity-giving places and open spaces, within a flexible and neighbourhood-forming structure.
The infrastructure planning and the development plan have already been validated, so that investors can already begin to develop the individual plots of land.
Canada House - Berlin
Embassy of Canada with rental offices, retail area and residential spaces as PPP-project
Completion 2006
Size: GFA 19.820 sqm
Client: Hannover Leasing GmbH
Architect: KGS Joint Venture Architects, Toronto with Pysall Ruge von Matt Architekten
Photos: Kanadische Botschaft Berlin, Matthias Matschewski
The Canada House at the Leipziger Platz can be seen as a cultural bridge between Canada and Germany.
Large window surfaces and clear-cut Canadian Tyndall Stone coming from Manitoba make the very welcoming building stand out in a row of new buildings.
The reception area of the Embassy is located on the Leipziger Platz, and is characterized by a water garden with a one and a half storey high waterfall.
A composition of forms, the cylinder-shaped Timber hall, the Canada Lounge on the ground floor and the Conference Room above, and the two storey high Auditorium, connect the foyer with a public passage. Here located shops and offices are occupied by Canadian enterprises, and together with the Embassy, represent “a piece of Canada” in Berlin.
The Canada House is a PPP-project (Public Private Partnership). The office of Foreign Affairs Canada with their embassy in Germany is main tenant, Hannover Leasing the private investor. Others rent other parts of the building -high quality office spaces, retail area and flats.
The task of our office was the optimisation planning to fulfil the German building codes, to generate more efficient use and square meters of the site, to reduce the building costs by keeping the same quality standards and to prepare full execution documents followed up by the artistic site supervision.
Completion 2006
Size: GFA 19.820 sqm
Client: Hannover Leasing GmbH
Architect: KGS Joint Venture Architects, Toronto with Pysall Ruge von Matt Architekten
Photos: Kanadische Botschaft Berlin, Matthias Matschewski
The Canada House at the Leipziger Platz can be seen as a cultural bridge between Canada and Germany.
Large window surfaces and clear-cut Canadian Tyndall Stone coming from Manitoba make the very welcoming building stand out in a row of new buildings.
The reception area of the Embassy is located on the Leipziger Platz, and is characterized by a water garden with a one and a half storey high waterfall.
A composition of forms, the cylinder-shaped Timber hall, the Canada Lounge on the ground floor and the Conference Room above, and the two storey high Auditorium, connect the foyer with a public passage. Here located shops and offices are occupied by Canadian enterprises, and together with the Embassy, represent “a piece of Canada” in Berlin.
The Canada House is a PPP-project (Public Private Partnership). The office of Foreign Affairs Canada with their embassy in Germany is main tenant, Hannover Leasing the private investor. Others rent other parts of the building -high quality office spaces, retail area and flats.
The task of our office was the optimisation planning to fulfil the German building codes, to generate more efficient use and square meters of the site, to reduce the building costs by keeping the same quality standards and to prepare full execution documents followed up by the artistic site supervision.
Rose of Mianyang
Masterplan for the sustainable development of Mianyang City, China
International Competition 1st Price 2006, Completion 2025
Size: 1.800 ha
Client: Sichuan Mianyang City
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
Mianyang is located in the northwest of Sichuan province. A variety of historical buildings and parks witness to this very day its cultural heritage of 1800 years. Set into mountain scenery, the city is characterised by three merging rivers. Mianyang is known as a research and high technology city. Due to its high quality of life and work, Mianyang is expecting a growth of 600.000 to 1,2 million inhabitants by the year 2025.
The strategic concept is a prototype which gives an organisation and a structure, and expresses the goal of sustainable urban development. Like the petals of a bloom, the city is formed by green belts of ring roads and generous park strips. Connected by boulevards and roads along the rivers, an efficient and non-motorised road and path network is provided.
The quality of the Old Town of Mianyang is consolidated, new quarters with different urban uses und qualities are added with their own character and well-defined borders. Public spheres and differentiated city and street spaces give rhythm to the overall image of a city with its own individual identity.
A rail-type transit system, which defines new relationships between transport, environment and energy, and returns the street with its public spaces to the inhabitants of the city, passes through interrelated green spaces with a high urban quality.
International Competition 1st Price 2006, Completion 2025
Size: 1.800 ha
Client: Sichuan Mianyang City
Architect: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Project partner: DBH Stadtplanungs GmbH Hangzhou, Prof. Wang Xiaosong
Mianyang is located in the northwest of Sichuan province. A variety of historical buildings and parks witness to this very day its cultural heritage of 1800 years. Set into mountain scenery, the city is characterised by three merging rivers. Mianyang is known as a research and high technology city. Due to its high quality of life and work, Mianyang is expecting a growth of 600.000 to 1,2 million inhabitants by the year 2025.
The strategic concept is a prototype which gives an organisation and a structure, and expresses the goal of sustainable urban development. Like the petals of a bloom, the city is formed by green belts of ring roads and generous park strips. Connected by boulevards and roads along the rivers, an efficient and non-motorised road and path network is provided.
The quality of the Old Town of Mianyang is consolidated, new quarters with different urban uses und qualities are added with their own character and well-defined borders. Public spheres and differentiated city and street spaces give rhythm to the overall image of a city with its own individual identity.
A rail-type transit system, which defines new relationships between transport, environment and energy, and returns the street with its public spaces to the inhabitants of the city, passes through interrelated green spaces with a high urban quality.
Nordic Embassies - Berlin
New buildings for the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and pan Nordic building in Berlin
Completion 1999
Size: GFA 15.008 sqm
Client: The countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden represented by Statens Fastighetsverk, Stockholm
Architects:
Ensemble and Felleshuis: Berger Parkkinen, Vienna
Embassy of Denmark: 3 x Nielsen, Århus
Embassy of Finnland: VIIVA, Helsinki
Embassy of Iceland: P. Kristmundsson, Reykjavik
Embassy of Norway: Snøhetta, Oslo
Embassy of Sweden: Wingårdh, Stockholm
Local architect and site supervision: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Embassies of the Nordic Countries
The common embassy area of the five Nordic countries in Berlin-Tiergarten is a symbol of a Europe growing ever closer. Political and cultural differences, as well as national interests, are united in favour of the overriding idea of a pan-Nordic representation of interests.
Architecturally celebrated by a curved copper band, surrounding all the embassies, the countries appear to the outside as an ensemble and create a powerful Nordic landmark, in which each single country is represented by an embassy characteristic of that land.
The task of our office was the realisation of the very different designs from each country with regard to architecture and building standards, and consisted in detail of the building permit applications, completion of the construction documents, the invitation of tenders, awarding of contracts and site supervision for the whole project, and specifically for each embassy.
Completion 1999
Size: GFA 15.008 sqm
Client: The countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden represented by Statens Fastighetsverk, Stockholm
Architects:
Ensemble and Felleshuis: Berger Parkkinen, Vienna
Embassy of Denmark: 3 x Nielsen, Århus
Embassy of Finnland: VIIVA, Helsinki
Embassy of Iceland: P. Kristmundsson, Reykjavik
Embassy of Norway: Snøhetta, Oslo
Embassy of Sweden: Wingårdh, Stockholm
Local architect and site supervision: Pysall Ruge Architekten
Embassies of the Nordic Countries
The common embassy area of the five Nordic countries in Berlin-Tiergarten is a symbol of a Europe growing ever closer. Political and cultural differences, as well as national interests, are united in favour of the overriding idea of a pan-Nordic representation of interests.
Architecturally celebrated by a curved copper band, surrounding all the embassies, the countries appear to the outside as an ensemble and create a powerful Nordic landmark, in which each single country is represented by an embassy characteristic of that land.
The task of our office was the realisation of the very different designs from each country with regard to architecture and building standards, and consisted in detail of the building permit applications, completion of the construction documents, the invitation of tenders, awarding of contracts and site supervision for the whole project, and specifically for each embassy.
