Andreas Dieckmann

Stuttgart 21 confirms yet another setback The Stuttgart 21 project to build an entirely new 'hub' #station in the southern German city has been delayed multiple times since 1995. It’s been 29 years since the city of #Stuttgart, #Germany, announced it would renew its ageing #railstation, but instead of a shiny new terminal, Deutsche Bahn (DB) has introduced another delay to the S21 project. The idea pitched and agreed to in 1995 was intended to give the southwestern city and capital of Baden-Württemberg a new beginning at the start of the 21st century. Construction only began in 2010. Deutsche Bahn has now revealed the new central station won’t open until at least December 2026, but even then it will not be fully complete. DB and the S21 steering committee agreed on the new timetable, which outlined what the organisations will hope is the final chapter in the embarrassing saga. “From the end of 2025, all systems will gradually go into test operation. The future main station will open in December 2026. According to the current status, all essential elements of the project should then be available – with the exception of the Gäubahn connection via the airport,” the plan set out. The new “long-distance” station at Stuttgart Airport will also open in 2026, but another link via the airport to the southern Gäubahn line will not even begin construction before 2026. However, even the 2032 completion date is not guaranteed. DB explained it will depend on federal budgets for 2025/26. “Stuttgart 21 is the most complex commissioning of a new railway hub in Europe in recent decades,” said Berthold Huber, a member of DB’s Infrastructure Board. The original commissioning of the new hub, which would directly connect Stuttgart’s airport with the city centre and Ulm, another of the region’s large towns, set the programme’s budget at €4.1 billion ($4.8 billion). By 2016 that had risen to €6.3bn ($6.8bn), and is now estimated to be at least €11.45bn ($12.36bn). On top of construction costs, which a court recently ruled was to be paid by DB rather than its project partners (which successfully argued its contracts were for a fixed sum), DB is also now responsible for the partners’ court costs. The project delay is reminiscent of the HS2 soap opera in the UK, or Germany’s own long-winded process of developing Berlin’s new BER airport. Along with escalating costs and construction delays, there have been planning difficulties and local protests against the S21 site. Environmental concerns are rightly at the centre of most modern megaprojects, and protestors raised the potential impact on the underground water table in the Stuttgart valley. This led to a new groundwater management system being installed under the expanded station. But such significant problems, and their expensive solutions, meant DB itself regretted undertaking the project. .. https://lnkd.in/eaMr-2U8

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*Studios - loomn Architekturkommunikation Based in Germany. . PORTFOLIO. 💚 https://buff.ly/41pRT4b . ABOUT. Architectural visualizations make the future tangible. . Imagine being able to present your ideas to prospects and project partners as if they already existed. As a 3D agency, we materialize design ideas. . We breathe life into plans and models, thus facilitating communication in the planning phase. . For architectural competitions, the client or the project planning offers 3D architectural visualization, an important tool. It's a tool that helps you plan more efficiently and present architecture in the planning phase in an emotionally appealing way. . #vwartclub #3dstudios #3dart #3dartists #archviz #animation #visualization #rendering #photorealism #architecturalvisualization #cgi #architecture #interiordesign #3dsmax #vray #coronarenderer #photoshop

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*Studios - loomn Architekturkommunikation Based in Germany. . PORTFOLIO. 💚 https://buff.ly/41pRT4b . ABOUT. Architectural visualizations make the future tangible. . Imagine being able to present your ideas to prospects and project partners as if they already existed. As a 3D agency, we materialize design ideas. . We breathe life into plans and models, thus facilitating communication in the planning phase. . For architectural competitions, the client or the project planning offers 3D architectural visualization, an important tool. It's a tool that helps you plan more efficiently and present architecture in the planning phase in an emotionally appealing way. . #vwartclub #3dstudios #3dart #3dartists #archviz #animation #visualization #rendering #photorealism #architecturalvisualization #cgi #architecture #interiordesign #3dsmax #vray #coronarenderer #photoshop

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*Studios - loomn Architekturkommunikation Based in Germany. . PORTFOLIO. 💚 https://buff.ly/41pRT4b . ABOUT. Architectural visualizations make the future tangible. . Imagine being able to present your ideas to prospects and project partners as if they already existed. As a 3D agency, we materialize design ideas. . We breathe life into plans and models, thus facilitating communication in the planning phase. . For architectural competitions, the client or the project planning offers 3D architectural visualization, an important tool. It's a tool that helps you plan more efficiently and present architecture in the planning phase in an emotionally appealing way. . #vwartclub #3dstudios #3dart #3dartists #archviz #animation #visualization #rendering #photorealism #architecturalvisualization #cgi #architecture #interiordesign #3dsmax #vray #coronarenderer #photoshop

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In the smart cities approach, the Add On project by Architects team Fattinger Orso was an art and architecture installation in public space in Vienna. Peter Fattinger, Veronika Orso and Michael Rieper presented sculpture as a usable object, able to communicate and interact with the general public. Including rooftop gardens, urban farming and a vertical infrastructure, the basic structure of Add On consists of a platform reaching up high, in which specially made space modules interlock with finished parts creatively altered from their original purpose. The result was a fascinating variety of perspectives on everyday life, our surroundings, on community and environmental impacts as well as on the location of the platform itself. As a generally accessible environment, this structure let you explore new worlds, offering a range of new purpose and angles, city views and vistas at various levels. Image: Michael Nagl Read More: https://lnkd.in/djHck_Qs #architecture #SmartCities #community #sustainability #innovation

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🎯 Myth #7: Transitioning to BIM Is Too Disruptive This fear is like avoiding the switch from a flip phone to a smartphone because it seems too complicated. Sure, there's an adjustment period, but once you’ve made the switch, you can’t imagine going back. The Reality: 🗓️ Strategic Planning: Transitioning to BIM requires planning, but the benefits far outweigh the initial disruption. 🤝 Improved Collaboration: Proper training and support can lead to significant improvements in project delivery and teamwork. Upgrading Tools: It's not about tossing everything you know but making your work—and life—a whole lot better. 🚗 Think of it as mapping out a journey. With strategic planning, the transition to BIM becomes a smoother ride. 💡 Curious to learn more? Listen to the full episode of BIM Shorts #15 to hear about my recent collaboration with a firm that successfully transitioned to BIM and now enjoys more efficient workflows and better team collaboration. ❤️ If you found this helpful, follow, like, comment, and share it with your network. Let’s spread the knowledge! 🌍 💪 Stay inspired, stay curious, and let's build a better world together with BIM. 👇 You can listen all BIM Shorts on your favorite platforms: 🎧 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 https://lnkd.in/efMEBAs5 🎧 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 https://lnkd.in/ePSXfWHH 🎧 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶�� https://lnkd.in/ehVY3_Za 🎧 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 https://lnkd.in/ermSRtF2 🎧 𝗝𝗶𝗼𝗦𝗮𝗮𝘃𝗻 https://lnkd.in/eRKHSsQN 🎧 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅 https://lnkd.in/eTEvdUgp #BIM #Architecture #Construction #buildinginformationmodeling #bimmyths #BIMShorts

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I do not say this lightly: App Builder is the most important feature in the history of ShapeDiver. Join us next week, and you'll understand why. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dk4Yc-aV.

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I just saw this posted and in theory this should bring great possibilities of achieving true interoperability. The real positive of this would be for project owners or developers to start understanding that creating requirements for a project to be developed in a particular software program does not equal to ensuring the best BIM development. BIM is really a project philosophy, independent of the BIM authoring tool of choice. There will be different firms, of different disciplines that choose different BIM authoring tools for different reasons. The landscape today is improving and offerings are becoming better across the board. Some of us in the architecture world will choose Graphisoft Archicad while others will choose REVIT, in engineering some will choose the new options that DDSCAD now offers for the MEP industry, while others will use REVIT MEP, etc., There is not really one absolute best tool. There is the best tool for each practice, which in turn becomes the best tool for each project. The real deliverables for a project should always be open-standards files based in the Open BIM philosophy. In the documents world, we all share PDF files, nobody cares if they were created in Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, etc.

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Still buzzing from last week's panel on 'Digitalization in Construction Planning' at the Construction Summit. Grateful for the insightful discussions and positive feedback. The impact of digitalization in construction is undeniable! #BIM #DigitalTransformation

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Rental space, vacancy, #development plan: With the “Highrise Study #Frankfurt”, Cushman & Wakefield examines the #highrise #buildings of the Main metropolis. At the end of the first quarter of 2024, 52 high-rise buildings with a height of over 45 meters were in operation in Frankfurt am Main. Their #office space totalling 1.77 million square meters corresponds to 15 percent of the office space stock on the Frankfurt market, according to one of the results of the "Highrise Study Frankfurt" analysis by C&W. More than 500 rental contracts recorded by C&W were evaluated for the study. In addition to the existing office high-rises of this size in inner-city locations, another five #properties in this category, which are already under #construction, will be completed by 2028 and will then cover around 182,000 square meters , were included in the study. 19 percent of total sales: "Traditionally, high-rise buildings play an important role in Frankfurt's office market. They not only symbolize Frankfurt's function as a #financial center, they are also sought after by many users as representative offices," says Tina Reuter MRICS , Head of #Germany at C&W. "The high-rise buildings achieve the highest rents on the market of over 50 euros per square meter per month , and in recent years the skyline has been densified by numerous projects." The average turnover of space in high-rise buildings from 2019 to 2023 was around 78,000 square meters per year, corresponding to 19 percent of the total turnover on the Frankfurt office space market. "This means that high-rise buildings combine slightly above-average #turnover in relation to their share of the total market's space. They form their own microcosm, which represents a significant difference to the other large office #markets in Germany, whose dynamism results from a significantly larger number of office buildings," Reuter continued. A large part of the space turnover is generated by relocations; #expansions and new #settlements are an exception in Frankfurt. The proportion of office space that can be occupied within three months is 7.4 percent in the high-rise buildings, 2.2 percentage points below the vacancy rate of the overall market. The highest density of high-rise buildings is in Frankfurt's banking district or Central Business District (CBD). Banks and financial service providers use 51 percent of offices in high-rise buildings. Around 51 percent or 875,000 square meters - and thus more than half of the office space in high-rise buildings - is used by banks and financial service providers . With the headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB), the city has further strengthened its position as a financial and banking center. The largest users from this sector are the European Central Bank (ECB), the DZ BANK AG, the Deutsche Bundesbank and the Deutsche Bank. Lawyers and notaries follow in second place, with a share of twelve percent or around 212,000 square meters of the high-rise space .

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Architecture Matters 2024 Focus Session - Deep Dive: Building Standards - What can we afford? with Peter Haimerl, Peter Haimerl. Architektur, Felix Lukasch, ARGENTA, Elisabeth Merk, Planning Director City of Munich and Michael Reiß, bema Gruppe, moderation: Matthias Alexander, FAZ Where are our standards too high, making construction too expensive? How does climate-resilient design affect construction costs? Where exactly must we take action to enable affordable housing (new buildings and conversions)? Simple building - why has it not been implemented on a large scale? How is it being successfully implemented in other countries? What is the responsibility of the municipality, and what is the responsibility of the state or federal government? #architecturematters2024 #architecturematters #conference #architecture #realestate #focussession #buildingstandars Nadin Heinich, plan A – consultancy and business networks

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Use 'Specify Worksets' to speed up your model. When you are opening a big #Revit Central File, use Specify Worksets to limit the number of worksets that get opened. This will make your model open and synchronize much faster - particularly if you close the worksets that contain the Links.   To use Specify Worksets: 1. In the Open dialog, click the dropdown arrow next to the Open button. 2. Click 'Specify...' 3. As Revit opens the model, it will show you the worksets dialog. 4. The Opened column shows which worksets will be opened. 5. Use the Open and Close buttons to select which worksets you want. 6. Press OK, and Revit will open the model with just the worksets you chose.

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Delivering sustainable architecture with BIM: BERN 131 in Bern, Switzerland, showcases the power of timber construction. Using Vectorworks Architect, Atelier 5, Architekten und Planer, Aktiengesellschaft created a stunning office building with a focus on energy efficiency. Photovoltaic panels and intelligent design tools helped shape this eco-friendly landmark. This is just one example of many – explore our blog for an insightful article on sustainable building. Topics & Insights | https://bit.ly/45oOft9 #nemetschekgroup #topicsandinsights #sustainabledesign #sustainableconstruction #sustainablemanagement #construction #software #digitaltransformation

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