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Berlin Tempelhof

City of Berlin / Tempelhof-Schöneberg, Germany

The City of Berlin called for an open competition for the former Tempelhof airfield, whose air traffic was discontinued in 2008. The city will spend an estimated €60 million on developing the park from 2010 to 2017, hosting the International Garden Exhibition in 2017. On the weekend of 8/9 May 2010, the outfield was festively opened as Berlin’s largest public park named “Tempelhofer Feld”.

McGregor Coxall’s design for the urban landscape plan visually illustrates the design intend of physically connecting and weaving the community and the park together again. The park is seen as a connecting hub for the surrounding communities and it is the synergy between the park and the community that ensures its long-term success. The overarching strategy is to ensure equally of access for all surrounding communities. McGregor Coxall’s competition entry was shortlisted out of 78 submissions.

Site Area

.24 ha

Services

  • Brownfields
  • Competition
  • Landscape Master Plan
  • Open Space
  • Cloudburst Design
A serene landscape at Tempelhof features a field of pale grass transitioning into a forest of tall trees with yellow autumn leaves. A path winds through the forest on the right with a few people walking, while a flock of birds flies in the cloudy Berlin sky above.
A person carrying a child on their shoulders walks along a wooden path in a misty birch forest near Berlin Tempelhof. The surrounding trees have white bark with black markings, and fallen leaves cover the ground, creating an ethereal atmosphere. A red backpack is visible on the ground.
A black-and-white image depicts a large crowd of people gathered in an open field near Berlin Tempelhof Airport under a dark, cloudy sky. In the foreground, a couple embraces, while others in the background appear to be watching a concert or event.
A serene scene at dawn featuring several hot air balloons at different stages of flight over Tempelhof in Berlin. One balloon is descending, another is inflating on the ground, and a few are aloft. A lone figure walks through a misty field, adding to the tranquil atmosphere.
Aerial view of a conceptual circular park design featuring a large grassy area with a central pond and various wooded sections, reminiscent of Berlin's Tempelhof Park. The park is surrounded by urban buildings, roads, and open spaces, and is situated within a bustling cityscape.
A grayscale architectural site plan of Berlin's Tempelhof shows a large central oval-shaped zone with a textured surface, bisected by intersecting lines. Surrounding it are road networks and geometric patterns of buildings, parks, and open spaces in a radial layout.
A map of Berlin displaying a central, irregularly shaped red area near Tempelhof, surrounded by a densely packed network of red lines, indicating a complex system of routes or infrastructure. The grey background with various markings suggests an urban or detailed planning layout.
Three individuals on horseback ride through a vast, grassy field under a cloudy sky. The horizon features a golden-yellow band, possibly trees or crops, with a scattering of birds in the distance. The scene evokes the calm and open space reminiscent of Berlin Tempelhof's expansive landscape.
A winter scene at Tempelhof in Berlin features a path beside a frozen lake with clear blue sections. People bundled in warm clothing walk along the snow-covered trail. Tall, leafless trees line the left side of the path, and a flock of birds flies above the lake's horizon.

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