Article source: gmp Architects

First prize in Aachen: the jury of the competition for the Corporate Center of the Trianel municipal utilities network has selected the submission by architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) as the winning entry. The new building is located along a major road next to the Tivoli stadium. From 2013 on it is to be built in two phases, the first of which comprises 9,600 square metres of gross floor area and will accommodate 400 members of staff. In the second, optional phase the building can be extended by 4,800 square metres to accommodate a further 200 employees. The building’s sustainability concept merits a silver DGNB certificate. The gmp design team includes a DGNB-accredited auditor, who advises on the applicable criteria.

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• Architect: gmp Architects – von Gerkan, Marg and Partners
• Name of Project: The Trianel GmbH Corporate Centre in Aachen
• Location: Aachen, Germany
• Competition: 2012 – 1st prize
• Design: Volkwin Marg with Marek Nowak
• Associated Partner: Christian Hoffmann

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