Platz der Luftbrücke, Berlin

Berlin's Platz der Luftbrücke, located on the busy Tempelhofer Damm and in front of the airport building erected by the National Socialists in the 1930s, is found to be a ‘torn place’. The traces of history and the traffic disruptions have left a wound in the urban space. In the future, the square will continue to consist of independent parts that need to be connected to form a recognisable and functioning overall picture. A uniformly materialised frame will hold the various sub-areas together, figuratively acting as plaster or putty. In the pavement areas, light-coloured walking strips guide pedestrian movement. As the centrepiece of the square, the garden monument from 1957 makes a significant contribution to its identity and is of central importance for linking the area around the underground station with the former airport building. At the city square on Tempelhofer Damm and at the existing Eagle Square Memorial, bright white inlays in the square accentuate the quality of stay and usability. The traffic and parking areas are largely reduced and the adjacent areas are made usable for rainwater infiltration.