NORD/LB Hannover: Behnisch, Behnisch & PartnerThe new Norddeutsche Landes-bank HQ is the most spectacular building that has been created in Hanover in recent years. With its transparence, its landmark high-rise, its courageous constructions and an innovative energy concept, the new building is also a pioneer among office complexes built in Germany. The internationally renowned Stuttgart-based architecture firm Behnisch, Behnisch & Partner has created an attractive workplace for the bank's 1,500 employees, at the same time infusing the city space with new vitaity by allowing the public access to a pleasant inner courtyard and an attractive annex housing shops and restaurants. This book presents his unique administrative building in all its aspects, accompanying the project from the initial competition to the building phase to its completion. Impressive photographs and precise texts serve to document the quality of this outstanding piece of architecture. |
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Contents
Der Wettbewerb The Competition | 16 |
Der Bauverlauf The Construction Process | 32 |
Herausragende Architektur Outstanding Architecture | 52 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | NORD/LB Hannover: Behnisch, Behnisch & Partner |
| Authors | Martina Flamme-Jasper, Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale |
| Editor | Martina Flamme-Jasper |
| Contributors | Martina Flamme-Jasper, Behnisch, Behnisch & Partner |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Hatje Cantz, 2002 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Length | 159 pages |
| Subjects | › › Architecture / Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial Architecture / History / Contemporary (1945-) Architecture / History / General Architecture / Individual Architects & Firms / General Architecture / Professional Practice |
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