SmartGeometry 2008 Pictures

WIth a few business trips and tax time thrown in, time passes rather quickly.  So I went digging through hundreds of SmartGeometry 2008 Pictures and then realized that the surroundings were so interesting, they deserve to be shown, too --even if with the necessary restraint glimpses will have to suffice... 

Angel of Peace in Munich Bicyclist in front of the Residenz in Munich
The Angel of Peace (Friedensengel) in Munich, commemorating 25 years of peace after the war of 1870-71. A bicyclist in front of the Residenz in Munich, the palace of the Bavarian Electors, Dukes, and Kings. The facade dates from 1612 to 1616, during the reign of Duke and Elector Maximilian I (ruled from 1598 to 1651).
   
Rob Woodbury lecturing pre-training SG Directors
Prof. Rob Woodbury lectures in the pre-workshop training (2008-02-28). The three SmartGeometry Directors (left to right; 2008-03-02):
Hugh Whitehead, Foster and Partners
J Parrish, Arup
Lars Hesselgren, KPF
   
BMW Welt double cone BMW Welt and Olympic Stadium
The BMW Welt double-cone; architects Coop Himmelb(l)au; engineers B+G Ingenieure, Bollinger und Grohmann GmbH (Prof. Grohmann was one of the SG Conference presenters). The Olympic Stadium by Günter Behnisch and Frei Otto
   
Makai Smith at AA Detail of Component Membrane at AA
GC Product Manager Makai Smith at the Architectural Association (AA) in London, with the Component Membrane, Prof. Achim Menges instructor, students, Buro Happold as engineering and technology consultant. The Component Membrane roof at the Architectural Association (AA) in London, Prof. Achim Menges instructor, students, Buro Happold as engineering and technology consultant.

 

Additional Links:

Munich in Wikipedia
Residenz in Wikipedia
official web pages of the Residenz (English)
Munich Olympic Stadium Official Site
Behnisch Architekten
Frei Otto (Atelier Warmbronn)
Architekturmuseum München: Frei Otto