IBK Museum / munich glass palace
historical deep dive Constructed in 1854 within an exceptionally short timeframe, the building was initially intended as a temporary exhibition hall. Its innovative use of cast iron and glass, combined with a highly systematic design approach, allowed for an unprecedented level of prefabrication and modular assembly. Slender iron columns, wide-spanning trusses, and a repetitive structural […]
IBK Museum / Berlin Bauakademie
historical deep dive Constructed between 1832 and 1836 under the direction of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, the building introduced a rational and highly systematic approach to construction. Its regular structural grid of masonry piers and arches created a clear and flexible spatial organization, anticipating the principles of later skeletal architecture. Ribbed vaults and brick construction were […]
IBK Museum / Anhalterbahnhof
historical deep dive Completed in the late 19th century, the station combined masonry construction with an advanced system of hinged iron truss arches. Its parabolic roof structure spanned approximately 62.5 meters, enabling a vast, column-free hall with an elegant and efficient load distribution. The prefabricated steel components were assembled on site and positioned using a […]
IBK Museum / Cable Net Cooling Tower
historical deep dive The Cable Net Cooling Tower of the Hamm-Uentrop nuclear plant was a globally unique structure, replacing the traditional concrete shell with a network of 540 high-strength steel cables. Built between 1973 and 1974, it stood as a visionary example of lightweight engineering before its demolition in 1991.For this project, we digitally reconstructed […]
IBK Museum / old Kaisersteg
historical deep dive Designed as a slender pedestrian bridge, it combined aesthetic clarity with a structurally advanced system. Engineer Müller-Breslau replaced a conventional multi-span arch proposal with a lighter three-span configuration, achieving a remarkable main span of 86 meters supported by just two exceptionally slender piers. The bridge was conceived as a continuous beam with […]
IBK Museum / Ahornblatt
historical deep dive For the documentation of the former Ahornblatt Restaurant in Berlin, we created a detailed 3D model and high-quality visualizations based on historical plans and photographic material. The building was designed at the end of the 1960s by architects Gerhard Lehmann and Rüdiger Pläthe, in collaboration with structural engineer Ulrich Müther. Construction began […]
IBK Museum / Hetzerhalle
historical deep dive Built in the early 20th century, they are closely tied to Otto Hetzer’s patented system of glued laminated timber from 1906, which enabled large-span structures with unprecedented efficiency and flexibility. By bonding thin layers of wood into curved or parabolic beams, the method allowed for lightweight yet highly resilient load-bearing systems. The […]
