With the presentation of the AIV award for “Building of the Year 2022”, WTM Engineers has received recognition for two out of three acclaimed projects: the Maurienbrücke bridge in Barmbek on the outskirts of Hamburg and the barrier-free extensions to the Rathaus and Mönckebergstrasse subway stations in the city. Both projects were planned by WTM Engineers in collaboration with Blunck + Morgen Architekten.
The prestigious award presented by the “Architekten- und Ingenieurverein Hamburg e.V.” (Hamburg Association of Architects and Engineers, AIV) recognizes structures whose outstanding quality are the result of successful collaboration between architects, engineers, and developers.
The Maurienbrücke was planned on behalf of the State Agency for Roads, Bridges, and Waterways (LSBG) and is a restrained, yet elegant and floating transparent pedestrian and cycle bridge. It crosses the Osterbek Canal in alignment with historic Maurienstrasse and opens out on the northern bank into a traditionally industrial section of Hamburg at the Museum der Arbeit.
The barrier-free extension of the Rathaus and Mönckebergstrasse subway stations, commissioned by Hamburger Hochbahn AG, was praised for its compatibility with the urban fabric and heritage protection. The new lifts and entrances were carefully integrated into the sophisticated surroundings of the stations dating back to 1912; at the same time, the fully modernized stations maintain their emphasis on the historical supporting structures.
After many years, engineering structures have once again joined the ranks of Hamburg’s eye-catching construction projects. Both our winners treat the historical architectural heritage of the Hanseatic city with care and respect. We are delighted that we have been able to contribute to this trend.
