Brommy
The Brommy Bridge was built in 1909 and demolished in 1945. It is bridging the river „Spree“ between the downtown districts Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain and is close to the Berlin Wall (East Side Gallery).
52°30′20.4″N
13°26′11.5″E
Navigate to the six locations of the worlds footbridges for Berlin
For the 6th International Footbridge Conference we welcome you to Berlin from September 6th to 8th 2017. As with the preceding events in Paris, Venice, Porto, Wroclaw and London, bridge designers and builders from all over the world will come together to share their views, to exchange ideas, to learn and - last but not least - to meet colleagues and friends.
Footbridges are an important component of our built environment, they can add much to the culture of building and they are exciting to work on as they bring together experts from numerous disciplines, such as civil engineers and architects, artists, landscape designers and lighting experts.
This sixth conference will follow in the footsteps of earlier conferences in that the theme of structural dynamics – Dynamics and Innovation – which triggered the first conference in Paris, will be kept on the agenda. What is new to this conference is that there are two themes which we have identified as stimulating and important not only to the footbridge community, but also to designers working in many other fields of construction: Cultivate Debate and Footbridges for Berlin.
Another tradition, the triennial Footbridge Awards, will also form part of the event.
The conference will be conducted in English, with no simultaneous translation. Authors invited to present their papers must be able to do so clearly in English, and be prepared to respond to questions in English during the discussion periods.
Footbridge 2017 is expected to attract more than 300 delegates from all over the world. The event is aimed at practicing engineers, designers, consultants, architects, bridge owners, constructors, researchers. Anyone engaged in the design, construction and maintenance of footbridges is addressed by this conference.
Looking forward to meet you in Berlin, Mike Schlaich (Chairman of the Scientific Committee), Laurent Ney and José Romo (Co-Chairmen).
Wednesday, Sept. 6th 2017 |
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| 8:00 | Registration and welcome coffee |
| 9:00 | Opening session |
| 10:30 | Coffee break |
| 11:00 | Parallel sessions: Footbridges for Berlin, Cultivate Debate, Dynamics and Innovation |
| 12:30 | Lunch break |
| 13:45 | Parallel sessions: Footbridges for Berlin, Cultivate Debate, Dynamics and Innovation |
| 15:15 | Coffee break |
| 15:45 | Parallel sessions: Footbridges for Berlin, Cultivate Debate, Dynamics and Innovation |
| 17:30 | Footbridge Awards and welcome reception |
Thursday, Sept. 7th 2017 |
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| 8:00 | Welcome coffee |
| 9:00 | Keynote lectures |
| 10:30 | Coffee break |
| 11:00 | Parallel sessions: Footbridges for Berlin, Cultivate Debate, Dynamics and Innovation |
| 12:30 | Lunch break |
| 13:45 | Parallel sessions: Footbridges for Berlin, Cultivate Debate, Dynamics and Innovation |
| 15:15 | Coffee break |
| 15:45 | Parallel sessions: Footbridges for Berlin, Cultivate Debate, Dynamics and Innovation |
| 17:30 | Departure for conference dinner and boat cruise |
| 18:00 | Boat cruise / conference dinner (Extra booking) |
Friday, Sept. 8th 2017 |
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| 8:00 | Welcome coffee |
| 9:00 | Keynote lectures |
| 10:30 | Coffee break |
| 11:00 | Parallel sessions: Footbridges for Berlin, Cultivate Debate, Dynamics and Innovation |
| 12:30 | Lunch break |
| 13:30 | Parallel sessions: Footbridges for Berlin, Cultivate Debate, Dynamics and Innovation |
| 15:00 | Coffee break |
| 15:30 | Keynote lecture by W. Volz (Floating Piers) |
| 16:30 | Young Authors Award |
| 16:45 | Closing ceremony and fare well |
Plenary keynote lectures from eminent speakers from all over the world will introduce the different themes and will form another important component of the conference.
Lecture opening session: “Tell a Story”
Robert Schwentke (Movie Director and writer, Hollywood: R.E.D, Flightplan, Hauptmann)
Keynote Speakers:
Lecture closing session: “The Floating Piers”
Wolfgang Volz (“The Eye of Christo and Jeanne-Claude”)
Design a footbridge for Berlin; the city is short of footbridges and yet has so many rivers and other interesting sites that are crying out for a bridge. Working with the Berlin Bridge Department we have identified six central locations that are typical of Berlin, and where footbridges are needed.
The idea is that you choose one site and present as a “paper” your design for this specific site; i.e. you submit an interesting idea for a footbridge on three A4 pages only.
This is not a design competition and the city has no immediate intention to build any! So why go through the effort? The reward will be a book documenting all interesting bridges for the six locations and its working title will be "the world´s footbridges for Berlin". These special conference proceedings will be a precious collection of ideas from leading experts in the field and your bridge can be part of it. Your proposals will also be presented and discussed among the participants during the conference. When you present your bridge, tell us the story of how you came up with the idea, enter into discussions with colleagues from all over the world, educate the young and learn from the more experienced.
Tell us stories about a design of yours or the concepts, ideas, challenges behind a new material, an algorithm or a construction sequence you have used. Explain from whom or what you have learned or enter into a discourse about your own work or that of others. Structural and civil engineers in particular are not experienced in discussing their work, in participating in critique without offending, in consciously entering debate on their design ideas, in defending them or arguing the case of others. Write a paper about such issues; inspire us by telling your story.
In the late 1990s some well-known pedestrian bridges suffered from excessive excitation and no immediate solutions were available. Research on pedestrian-induced vibrations rapidly became a hot topic in the engineering community and a main theme for footbridge 2002 in Paris. Even now it is a subject of great importance and we are looking forward to interesting research papers on dynamics issues such as identification of vibrations and dealing with them. Other contributions on innovations in the field of footbridges are welcome.
| Mike Schlaich (Chair) | Germany |
| Laurent Ney (Co-Chair) | Belgium |
| José Romo (Co-Chair) | Spain |
| António Adão da Fonseca | Portugal |
| John Anderson | South Africa |
| Ursula Baus | Germany |
| Cezary Bednarski | United Kingdom |
| Jorge Bernabeu | Spain |
| Jan Biliszczuk | Poland |
| James Brownjohn | United Kingdom |
| Elsa Caetano | Portugal |
| Pablo Castro | Uruguay |
| Fabián Consuegra | Colombia |
| Jürg Conzett | Switzerland |
| Wolfgang Eilzer | Germany |
| Christian Ernst | Germany |
| Ian Firth | United Kingdom |
| Yozo Fujino | Japan |
| Arndt Goldack | Germany |
| Mario Guisasola | Spain |
| Wasoodev Hoorpah | France |
| Hongwei Huang | China |
| Rein Jansma | Netherlands |
| Manuel Jara | Mexico |
| Poul Ove Jensen | Denmark |
| Akio Kasuga | Japan |
| Ken’Ichi Kawaguchi | Japan |
| Andreas Keil | Germany |
| Martin Knight | United Kingdom |
| Jan Knippers | Germany |
| Serge Montens | France |
| Iván Muñoz | Spain |
| Sriram Narasimhan | Canada |
| Yves Pagès | France |
| Alberto Patrón Solares | Mexico |
| Miguel Rosales | USA |
| Enzo Siviero | Italy |
| Juan Sobrino | Spain |
| Jiri Strasky | Czech Republic |
| Kyo Takenouchi | Japan |
| Mahesh Tandon | India |
| Peter Van den Broeck | Belgium |
| Philippe Vion | France |
| Krzysztof Zółtowski | Poland |
| Arndt Goldack (Chair) | Germany |
| Nicolas Janberg (Co-Chair) | Germany |
| Silke Burkard-Mies | Germany |
| Stephanie Mand | Germany |
| Monika Jocher | Germany |
| Guido Morgenthal | Germany |
| Helena Russell | United Kingdom |
| Volker Schmid | Germany |
Important Dates |
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| Call for Abstracts | Fr | 2nd | September 2016 |
| Submission of Abstracts/Registration for Bridge Designs | Su | 1st | January 2017 |
| Notification of Acceptance of Abstracts | Fr | 10th | February 2017 |
| Submission of Full Papers/Bridge Designs (extended) | We | 19th | April 2017 |
| Notification of Acceptance of Papers/Bridge Designs | Fr | 19th | May 2017 |
| Final Submission of Papers/Bridge Designs | Fr | 2nd | June 2017 |
Registration |
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| Registration opens | Fr | 2nd | September 2016 |
| Early Bird Registration closes | Fr | 10th | June 2017 |
| Registration for Authors/Presenters closes | Fr | 23rd | June 2017 |
| Online Registration closes | Fr | 1st | September 2017 |
The idea is that you choose one location and present your design for this specific site; i.e. you submit an interesting idea for a footbridge on three A4 pages only. For a detailed description please see Footbridges for Berlin.
A summary document with general information, specific characteristics and technical requirements of all 6 locations can be downloaded here: Footbridges for Berlin – 6 Locations.pdf
A design brief of the 6 locations for your bridge design is shown below. For further information you can find a photo documentation and detailed plans of the site in the corresponding zip-folders for download. The information was prepared by students of Technische Universität Berlin as part of a seminar at the Chair of Conceptual and Structural Design in the summer semester 2016.
No further information can be provided by the organisers, so designers must prepare their concepts purely on the information provided.
The Brommy Bridge was built in 1909 and demolished in 1945. It is bridging the river „Spree“ between the downtown districts Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain and is close to the Berlin Wall (East Side Gallery).
52°30′20.4″N
13°26′11.5″E
Location at the entrance of the future city quarter „Europacity“, bridging several train tracks, located close to Berlin Central Station.
52°31′54.5″N
13°21′48.5″E
Situated in Berlin´s new highrise area „Potsdamer Platz“, the bridge for this site should connect the two inner city parks „Tilla Durieux“ and the „park at Gleisdreieck“ over the ship canal „Landwehrkanal“.
52°30'13.0"N
13°22'24.8"E
The location of this bridge family is at the confluence of the river „Spree“ and the ship canal „Landwehrkanal“ connecting the downtown districts Charlottenburg and Moabit.
52°31′26.5″N
13°19′09.7″E
This bridge family is located 20 minutes outside of Berlin in the district Spandau close to the historic monument Spandau Citadel.
52°32′19.9″N
13°12′34.4″E
The Waisen Bridge in downtown Berlin is one of the oldest bridge sites in Berlin. All former bridges from medieval times until its last design as an arched stone bridge in 1894 have been destroyed.
52°30′53.1″N
13°24′54.7″E
The conference will take place in the Centre of Berlin at the historic monument of the former AEG production facilities, today’s home of the department of “Bauingenieurwesen” of the “Technische Universität Berlin”.
The building ensemble with its impressive assembling hall built in 1912 and designed by the architect Peter Behrens and the engineer Karl Bernhard represents a unique and congenial collaboration between both disciplines.
Since its renovation in 2003 the renamed “Peter-Behrens-Halle” combines the work and research of scientists and engineers from all different fields and countries under one 5.000 sqm glass roof. Now a part of the Footbridge 2017 venue will be in this bright, wide and extraordinary space of “Peter-Behrens-Halle”. The exhibition will also take place there.
The venue is located within walking distance to the former Berlin Wall and close to the City Center of Berlin, just a few minutes away to many important sites and places such as ”The Reichstag” and “Alexanderplatz”.
The address of the venue is:
From Berlin Hauptbahnhof (main station):
Take the Tram M10 (direction: S+U Warschauer Str.) and change at S Nordbahnhof to the railway S2 (direction: S Bernau Bhf).
→ Get off at S Humboldthain.
From the airport Berlin-Schönefeld:
Take the railway S9 (direction: S+U Pankow) and change at S Bornholmer Str. to the railway S2 (direction: S Lichtenrade).
→ Get off at S Humboldthain.
From the airport Berlin-Tegel:
Take the bus TXL (direction S+U Alexanderplatz via Hauptbahnhof) and change at S+U Brandenburger Tor to the railway S2 (direction: S Buch).
→ Get off at S Humboldthain.
From S Humboldthain:
Walk along the Wiesenstraße/Hussitenstraße until the crossroad Hussitenstraße/Gustav-Meyer-Allee in south direction, turn into Gustav-Meyer-Allee. The TIB area is on the right hand side.
A variety of hotels can be found around the TIB area and can be reached either by a short foot walk or by public transportation (just a few stations).
For example, the 4-star Holiday Inn Berlin-Mitte is located in a five-minute walk distance at Hochstraße 2-3 and just around the corner the Citylight Hotel can be found at Böttgerstraße 23. Some steps afar (Osloer Straße 116a) the Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte offers good rooms as well.
Several hotels can be found at Rosenthaler Platz (the Amano Hotel in Auguststrasse 43, Hotel Mani in Torstrasse 136 and the ibis Styles Berlin Mitte Hotel in Brunnenstrasse 1-2) whereat a direct connection to the subway U8 exists.
There are reserved rooms at the following Hotels for you from Sept. 5th – 8th 2017. Please book with the keyword “Footbridge 2017”. Please note that Hotels might need credit card details for the reservation. There might be an additional City Tax of 5% in some of the Hotels.
The hotel is located right in the center of the city. Rosenthaler Strasse 1, 10119 Berlin. The shops at Hackescher Markt, the galleries of the Scheunenviertel and the Museum Island are in short distance. Free WiFi access in the Hotel.
The Hotel is just 3 km away from the Conference Site, 2 stations with the underground U8.
booked out!
Contact: reservations@circus-berlin.de
www.circus-berlin.de
The 4-star Mercure Hotel Berlin City is situated at Invalidenstraße 38, 10115 Berlin. Its central position treats to sightseeing tours and offers a good connection to the public transportation in Berlin. Each room, has its individual charm. The hotel restaurant offers international, modern food in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Hotel is just 2 km away from the Conference Site, 1 station with the S Bahn.
Single Room, incl. breakfast: 139,00€
Booking Deadline: August 15th, 2017
Contact: H5341-RE2@accor.com
www.mercure.com
The Best Western Hotel Berlin Mitte is located in the historic center of Berlin next to the famous “Friedrichstraße” with a variety of bars and restaurants. It can be found at Albrechtstraße 25/corner Reinhardtstraße in 10117 Berlin. The rooms are partially situated in the direction of the historic bunker and all of them offer a good 3-star standard.
It is possible to rent a bike at the hotel.
The Hotel requires a min. stay of 2 nights. The Hotel is just 3 km away from the Conference Site, 3 stations with the S Bahn.
Double Room: 159,00€, breakfast for 13,00€
Booking Deadline: August 8th 2017
Contact: reservation@agon-group.com
www.bestwestern.de
The Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin is situated centrally at Friedrichstraße 151 in 10117 Berlin. Besides the modern design of each room free Wi-Fi is offered for all guests. The classy ambience is complemented by the noble marble bathrooms. The hotel offers a wellness area as well as a swimming pool. The restaurant “berlin tappas” serves Berlin culinary specialties in the form of appetizers.
The Hotel is 4 km away from the Conference Site, 3 stations with the S Bahn.
Single Room, incl. breakfast: 179,00€
Double Room, incl. breakfast: 217,00€
Booking Deadline: July, 25th, 2017
Contact: reservierung.bpa@maritim.de
www.maritim.com
Booking Link
From the TIB area you can easily reach the bus stations (the 247 bus) Rügener Strasse, Humboldthain and Humboldtsteg, the subway station U Voltstrasse (U8), the railway station S Humboldthain (S1, S2 and S25) and the bus, railway and subway station Gesundbrunnen (S1, S2, S8, S9, S25, S41, S42, U8 and 247).
For more information on the public transport please have a look at www.bvg.de/en and at this map.
There are several options around the TIB area if you are searching for a restaurant. For instance, the Café & Restaurant Lichtburg is situated at Behmstrasse 9 and offers good local food in a rustic ambience and is just some cross-roads away. The restaurant Uferlos at Uferstrasse 13 serves Hungarian food. The Italian restaurant Bella Italia is located directly in the Brunnenstrasse. Some restaurants can be found in the surroundings of the bus and railway station Gesundbrunnen.
Near to the TIB area are some sights which can be visited. If you are looking for some cultural education, the Museum for Natural History as well as the “Hamburger Bahnhof”, whereat several exhibitions take place, treat to a view. Next to the “Hamburger Bahnhof” -“Sarah Wiener” is a popular café which is worth a stop.
Moreover, the historical site of the Berlin wall is just a 10-minute walk away. If you would like to see some famous places you may take the railways S1, S2 or S25 to Brandenburger Tor, Potsdamer Platz or Friedrichstrasse.
If you are looking for more information concerning sightseeing in Berlin you may have a look at the following website: www.visitberlin.de.
| Early Bird Fee (until June 10th) | 600,00 € |
| Regular Conference Fee | 650,00 € |
| Early Bird Students Fee (until June 10th) | 300,00 € |
| Regular Students Fee | 350,00 € |
| Conference Dinner | 120,00 € |
Besides the scientific program, the conference fee includes the coffee and lunch breaks and the welcome reception on the first evening. Payment can be done by credit card or via electronic transfer.
Requests for cancellations must be made in written form and send to kongresse@tubs.de by 26th July (6 weeks before conference, free of charge). For cancellations from 27th July – 23rd August administration fee of 50% applies. Requests made after 23rd August will not be considered.
Information on visa can be found at the Federal Foreign Office. Participants who need a visa can get an official invitation letter after the conference fee is paid by sending a request to kongresse@tubs.de.
A limited number of sponsorship packages are available to connect corporate partners with key audiences through a range of branding and thought-leadership opportunities. Companies wishing to register an interest should have a look at the Sponsorship and Exhibition Broschure or get in contact with messe@tubs.de.
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An exhibition of specialist products and services will take place at the conference venue. Potential exhibitors should have a look at the Sponsorship and Exhibition Broschure or get in contact with messe@tubs.de.
The Footbridge 2017 Awards will be organized and sponsored by Bridge design & engineering magazine and the winners will be announced at the Footbridge 2017 conference. Entries will be invited in February 2017, and all footbridge/cyclebridge projects which opened to the public or reached full completion between 1st January 2014 and 31st December 2016 will be eligible to enter.
For further information, please visit the Footbridge Awards 2017 website.
Organised by the Chair of Conceptual and Structural Design at Technische Universität (TU) Berlin.
info@footbridge2017.com
Arndt Goldack (Chairman of the Organising Committee)