T urning H istrory into F uture Future Concepts for Tempelhof Airport Berlin Students Research Output Amsterdam school of Technology

PART I Part I –Goal –Challenge –Research Question –General Solution –Paradigm Shift Part II (Concept)

Goal PRESERVE THE AIRPORT Why? –Possible benefits for BBI –Historical building –Emotional value –Request for a Nachnutzungskonzept –Long term potential –Learning process! WHY ?

Challenge 9 Mio losses (2005) Caused by: Virtually empty building Low traffic volume

Research Question HOW TO PRESERVE THE AIRPORT?

General Solution Revenue –Traffic volume Runway BBI Compete niche –Fill building Costs –Operational Close runway Resize terminal –Labor + Service Eff. Utilization Outsourcing

Paradigm Shift Airport with a large building Large building with an airport Focus on non-aviation revenues Create a cluster Airport boosts non-aviation revenues

PART II Part II (Concept) –Vision –Arguments –Current Situation –Weaknesses –Opportunities –Intermediate Concept

Vision International Offices Business Airport 1 st Class Living & Leisure High-end Airport-City

Arguments Its trendy Perfect location Marketable building Friendly neighborhood Fleet-mix improvement

Current Situation Berlins weak economy declined real estate market quiet borough of Tempelhof

Weaknesses Oversupply (low rents) Unfavorable business environment No 1 st class demand at THFs location

Opportunities Create a Media-Cluster MEDIA CULTURE HOUSING AIRPORT - Film - Fashion - University - Restaurants - Bars - Cinema - Theatre - Retail - Sport - Nature - Adventure - Appartments - Dormitory - Hotel - Flat Hotel - Dedicated terminal - Business jets - GA - VQ - STOL

Intermediate Concept Education WTC multi-tenant offices Restaurants + Bars & Culture Retail center Hotel + Service + Conference + Offices Luxury appartments Integrated inhouse parking View on the city and on jets

Dedicated Terminal Small dedicated airline terminals High end business lounges Very short cross terminal distances No waiting time Limo service landside/airside Dedicated Terminal Landscaped Park Parking Service Non-Aviation Aviation Defence

Runway Taxiway Use northern runway as taxiway Use old taxiway for non-aviation activieties within a park-concept Create spotter places

Parking + Park Center Parking (underground) Short stay Parking North (underground) Shuttle bus Parking Servive for VIP Parking East (otional) Dual usage; THF clients at day and inhabitants of Neuköln at night Shuttle bus Park Neuköln P-North P-East Center Parking Film

Connectivity City-West ( 5km) City-East (3km) Governmental District (4km) Freeway (1km) Subway (100m) Main Road (100m) Create a cultural customer connection Connect Suburbs Connect City

Time Axis Today Far Future Intermediate Concept University Small RetailCaffe + Bars Unexp. Offices More Retail Prof. Media & Film Hotel Housing More RetailCulture + Sport Fashion & Arts Brings people in the house Attractivnes for after-study time Works a circuit = profitable A magnet for people and business Attractivness for older creatives like established artists Youngstars follow THF is aregional brand & magnet Additional Demand Prof. Offices + Lux. App. World-Media-Center Fly in and out, be bussyWorldwide known location Air Taxi development

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T urning H istrory into F uture Amsterdam school of Technology