Publications

Following publications about architecture in Asia and Oceania, as well as America, the third volume in this four-atlas series is devoted to contemporary architecture in Africa and the Middle East. The ten chapters divided up by countries and regions present selected buildings and projects, on which essays by well-known experts elaborate. AS&P features in the chapter “The Arabian Peninsula” in the form of a report about the stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The buildings featured in this book represent a cross section of current European building culture. 1,000 selected construction projects appear on 1,000 pages, with particular attention being paid to the latest works by leading firms of architects as well as those by aspiring stars of the future being presented. AS&P is featured with the Parktower project, which involved an extension to and the refurbishment of the former SGZ high-rise in Frankfurt’s banking district.

In 2011 Frankfurt Airport celebrated its 75th anniversary. What makes Frankfurt Airport the much-quoted “Airport City” it is, and what direction is it developing in? What impact is increased mobility having on society? And can air traffic be made ecological in the long term? The authors address these and many other questions relating to Frankfurt Airport. Those who wrote about their fascination with the airport include Steffi Jones, Thomas Enders, Albert Speer, Max Hollein, Sebastian Vettel, Martin Mosebach, Matthias Horx, Peter Lückemeier, Christian Schwägerl and Stefan Walter.

Selected projects by the office woernerundpartner dating from 1971 until today are documented for the first time in book form in “einfach architektur”. Alongside extracts from the overall work by the office the publication also offers the reader deep, at times highly personal insights into life with and in the office. 
Featuring contributions by Peter Cachola Schmal and Heike Rath amongst others plus interviews with Günter Mühleisen, Petra Wörner and Albert Speer, Jürg E. Kollmann and Roland Bautz with Martin Richter, Stefan Traxler and Andreas Uebele.

A symposium publication based on a series of lectures - Polytechnik-Kolleg - of the Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft Frankfurt, the Kulturfond Frankfurt RheinMain in collaboration with Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main. Prof. Albert Speer will be quoted from his participation in the panel discussion `Bürgergesellschaft Frankfurt_Rhein-Main – Auf dem Weg zu einem neuen Selbstverständnis: Perspektiven für 2030´ (Civic society Frankfurt_Rhine-Main – on the path to a new way of seeing itself: Prospects for 2030)).

This publication from the series STADT BAUEN by the Deutsche Akademie für Städtebau und Landesplanung (German Academy for Urban and National Planning) documents the Deutscher Städtebaupreis 2010 (German Urban Planning Prize 2010) and also examines the performance of urban planning in Germany given the current challenges: In future the key challenges will not be new building and urban expansion but above all transforming, putting to new use and complementing existing buildings. Those offices involved in the architectural realization of the `Campo am Bornheimer Depot´ project AS&P, Stefan Forster Architekten, Scheffler + Partner, Hoechstetter and Partner in Frankfurt – all commissioned by ABG FRANKFURT HOLDING entered the competition and received a commendation in the Deutscher Städtebaupreis 2010.

As part of a joint event organized by four big cities in the Rhine-Main region, the City of Frankfurt staged almost 100 functions devoted to architecture and urban development. The theme in Frankfurt was: “Living in the City”, which is presented in this book in three discourses, “local”, “regional” and “national”. AS&P is featured with Campo at the former depot in the Frankfurt district of Bornheim and with the study of the intertwining of open and urban space in the Frankfurt districts of Bornheim and Seckbach.

Architecture influences people and people influence architecture. This illustrated book traces the people behind the design of the structures that shape the present day. Ingrid von Kruse’s very personal portrait photographs are accompanied by statements in which today’s great architects, including Albert Speer, explain what architecture means to them. A selection of sketches, diagrams, and models completes the insight into their artistic ideas and mindset. In this compilation the way the architects see themselves is defined and the ideal behind the ideas becomes clear.

This year’s German Architecture Yearbook lives up to the standard set by its predecessors: Once again , on the basis of 23 examples it presents a diverse cross-section of structures built recently in Germany or abroad. In an interview with Prof. Albert Speer the book addresses the highly current topic “Citizens’ protests and planning culture”, far beyond the “Stuttgart 21” movement against the redevelopment of the station there.

This architectural guide provides an extensive inventory of the most recent architectural history east of the Rhine in Cologne. In four unconventional tours, Boris Sieverts takes us from the Roman fort and disused railroads to architectural ornaments in the post-industrial city on the Rhine. Maps and numerous illustrations accompany the routes, guaranteeing a detailed insight into the current construction processes initiated by the master plan compiled by the architectural firm AS&P.

With Rechtsrheinische Perspektiven, the city of Cologne is continuing the planning cycle east of the Rhine begun back in 2009 – the downtown area as well as the neighbourhoods in the immediate vicinity. The master plan to enhance Cologne’s urban fabric, compiled in 2008 by AS&P, initiated the process with its recommendations for action. The city of Cologne’s objective is to formulate a plan of action with recommendations for a user-friendly city drawing on the ideas drafted and opinions gathered at six different exhibition locations.

This book presents a selection of international projects by the successful Berlin architectural firm Kamel Louafi Landscape Architects and emphasizes their approach to landscapes with a wealth of photos, illustrations and essays: The location, context, history and leitmotif all determine the interventions just as much as the seasons and thoughts on the future of the developments. Prof. Albert Speer has written the foreword for the publication and highlights the essential role of open spaces in the future of urban spaces in cities and metropolitan areas.

Dr. Klaus Engel, Dr. Jürgen Großmann and Bodo Hombach present this new collection of essays about the change of structure in Germany’s Ruhr region. Bodo Hombach: “Phönix flieg” is a new manual for the region. However disparate the authors’ facets, ideas, and perspectives might be, they underscore one thing they have in common. In the Ruhr region we are moving in one direction: forwards! The editors of the book were able to get the “Who´s who” of German business, politics, society, and science on board. People who are calling for something new and different frequently get their say. For example the dismantling of parts of the Ruhr region, as the architect Albert Speer advocates in his essay Abriss und Konzentration (demolition and concentration).

In their interviews for the regional section of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper, its editor Werner D'Inka and the head of the local section Peter Lückemeier elicit interesting views from and insights into the lives of famous contemporaries. The two FAZ journalists adopt a simple approach when selecting their 20 discussion partners: They only speak to people that interest them. Prof. Albert Speer, who has made Frankfurt his home and whose involvement with its urban planning since 1979 has included the trade fair guidance plan, the downtown guidance plan, the concept for the development of the banks of the River Main, and the Europaviertel, was one such choice.

Following the great success of the first edition, the Arab-German Yearbook “Construction and Consulting” 2011 will once again be devoted to the most impressive building, infrastructure and consulting projects in the Arabic world. Numerous companies - such as Siemens AG, Lufthansa AG, Ferrostaal AG, Dorsch Holding GmbH, Albert Speer & Partner GmbH, Solar Millennium AG and Lahmeyer International GmbH - are all presenting projects in almost all of the 22 Arab countries, each in the form of an editorial article.

Automobile Architecture presents the most interesting contemporary showrooms, gas stations, and multi-storey car parks. It becomes clear that a new paradigm has emerged that makes functionality, aesthetics and sustainability the focal point of automobile architecture. Featured are designs by renowned architectural studios, such as the BMW used car center in Dreieich by AS&P, as well as innovative designs by tomorrow’s stars.

Edited by “Gesellschaft der Freunde der Technischen Universität Chemnitz e.V.”, this jubilee book is not a Festschrift in the traditional sense. Beside recalling all aspects of the history of the university, it also looks to the future. Prof. Albert Speer addresses the topic in his article entitled: Room for Visions – The Technical University of Chemnitz in 25 Years. He makes reference to the development concept for the university’s inner-city location, which AS&P compiled last year on behalf of the town of Chemnitz.

On March 25 , 2011 the North Rhine-Westphalia Chamber of Architects celebrated its 40th anniversary in the state parliament in Düsseldorf. The event also saw the presentation of the commemorative publication, which met with tremendous interest and received a very positive response. Prof. Albert Speer contributed an article to the publication: Urban planning in private hands? – The urban development master plan for downtown Cologne.

The KölnTriangle opposite the Cologne Cathedral is a new landmark in the city. It is presented in an elaborate brochure featuring photos by Jens Willebrand. In an introduction entitled “Space for Experiments”, Prof. Albert Speer explains the goals of the Cologne Master Plan and the successful insertion of the KölnTriangle high-rise into the urban fabric.

The “Architects Profiles 2010/2011" presents 150 selected architects from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, including AS&P with its current works and rail-blazing projects in the fields of architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture. Thanks to the comprehensive information and countless color illustrations the book paints a clear picture of the contemporary architectural world.

This book is published on the occasion of the exhibition STADTVISIONEN 1910 | 2010 of the Museum of Architecture of the TU Berlin 2010-10-15 to 2010-12-10

On October 11, 150 decision makers from politics, business, and society met in Café Moskau in Berlin to celebrate the 10th anniversary of dena. Speakers included the Federal Minister of Economics Rainer Brüderle, the Russian Minister of Energy Sergej Shmatko, the former Federal Minister of Economics foundnig member of dena Werner Müller, and the Professor of Urban Planning Albert Speer. In the commemorative paper Albert Speer addresses the question: Is Energy Efficiency at the Cost of Aesthetics?

Joachim Bothe, coordinator of AS&P’s urban land use planning department, is a member of the interdisciplinary team of authors, who has, using his wide-ranging practical experience, edited central urban land use planning paragraphs § 5 und § 9 of the BauGB (building code of law), providing numerous examples and practice-related advice. BauGB regulations are assessed according to their practical significance and edited while having regard for contiguous legal reports (environmental law, law for emission control, etc.).

In times of a quickly shrinking domestic market, many architects turn to overseas markets. This is reason enough to observe architecture more closely as an export product.

The Master Plan, developed by the office of AS&P – Albert Speer & Partner presents concrete proposals for the short, middle and long term redesign of downtown Cologne. As many citizens took part in the planning process, it was important to the client that the results of the master plan were available to the general public.

The master plan for downtown Cologne was presented to the city by the office of AS&P – Albert Speer & Partner GmbH in November 2008. The planned goals of the master plan now have to be implemented. Cologne’s responsible parties are doing so in innovative ways, an example is the establishment of a control group. Michael Heller from AS&P reports…

For more than forty years, Albert Speer & Partners have been designing ecologically sensitive communities throughout the globe. Many of their trailblazing projects are discussed in this compelling and timely look at what has been accomplished in an effort to satisfy the array of social, economic, and environmental demands of the twenty-first century. The authors explore themes of redeveloping aging cities, resource conservation, urban density, zoning, and new technology. Focusing on projects in cities as wide-ranging as Shanghai, Baku, Cairo, Changchun, and Frankfurt, the book includes plans, renderings, drawings, and photographs of the sites. A model of innovative thinking and practice, the firm is shown most importantly as embracing.

Prof. Albert Speer discussing architecture and urban planning – a strong Metaphore.

"In order to enable trend-setting projects with model character to be realized, national urban development policy should concentrate on few focal points in great detail. The ways in which we conceive and handle planning need to become much more interdisciplinary which will facilitate the development of systems promoting urban innovation."

Article by AS&P – Albert Speer & Partner GmbH: Authors Gerhard Brand and Axel Bienhaus discuss “cost control and search for optimizing potentials using the Reference-Area Method.

Gerhard Brand from AS&P –Albert Speer & Partner GmbH serves as a jury member for project selection

Article by AS&P – Albert Speer & Partner GmbH: „Deutsche Architektur – Ein Exportschlager?“ Axel Bienhaus discusses European architecture abroad. 
Projects by AS&P : Administration Center Zhang Jiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai; Anting New Town, Residential Development Shanghai, V.R. China; Criminal Court Complex Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Ministry of Water and Electricity Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Contribution by AS&P – Albert Speer & Partner GmbH:
Concept for the central axis in Beijing; Garden City Foshan Sahshui, Guangzhou; International Automobile City / Anting New Town, Shanghai-Anting; Administration Building in Zhang Jiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai; Fudan University, Shanghai.

Shanghai makes all other cities in the world look old. Nowhere else does development occur so quickly and audaciously, nowhere else have you described yourself in the superlative so quickly. This book is an in-depth portrait of Shanghai, which illustrates that the history of the people living in this unique global city contributes, first and foremost, to its myths. Contributions by AS&P – Albert Speer & Partner GmbH: Interview with Prof. Albert Speer about the projects in China and the future of Shanghai.

This incisive look at the historical, social and economic forces that have shaped China's modern architecture analyses the country's struggle to define its own architectural aesthetics.
Projects by AS&P: Central Axis Masterplan, Beijing; EXPO 2010 Masterplan, Shanghai; Interconfessional Prayer Hall, Zhang Jiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai-Pudong; Anting International Automobile City and New Town, Shanghai-Anting

Projects by AS&P - Albert Speer & Partner GmbH: BMW Second-Hand Car Sales Centre, Dreieich; The Oval at Baseler Platz, Frankfurt/ Main; Baseler Arkades, Frankfurt/ Main; Victoria-Turm, Mannheim

Projects by AS&P - Albert Speer & Partner GmbH: Masterplan for the Olympic Games 2012

publication of all 71 competition entries for the new premises of the European Central Bank

Albert Speer, Johannes Dell: A German City in China. The model city of Anting is the attempt to introduce coordinated and sustainable development practice into the maelstrom of rapid and gigantic development projects which Shanghai currently faces. It serves to illustrate methods and approaches for dynamic development based on local traditions and experiences in Europe. The key task is to achieve the goal-oriented implementation of sustainable urban development.

Documentation of the works of B+G Bollinger + Grohmann Engineers in cooperation with architects. Projects with AS&P - Albert Speer & Partner: Fair Hall 12, Hanover; ZDF-Fernsehgarten (German TV open-air broadcasting stage), Mainz; Millennium Tower, Frankfurt/ Main; Extension of the Hamburg Fair; Oval at Baseler Platz, Frankfurt/ Main

Contributions by AS&P – Albert Speer & Partner GmbH: Shanghai Anting New Town

Architecture, Interiors, Details
Projects by AS&P - Albert Speer & Partner GmbH: Oval and Arkades at Baseler Platz, Frankfurt/ Main; Victoria-Tower, Mannheim

Documentation of the lecture of Prof. Albert Speer held at the UIA Conference in Berlin 2002: Resource Architecture, XXI. Architecture-World Congress, Tuesday July 23rd 2002

Albert Speer – The Intelligent City in the 21st Century... the world
networked via electronic media... supplements and expands reality
and provides unforeseen opportunities.

Analysis of the urban development of Beijing; postulation of
five theories on the future of urban development in China:
decentralized concentrations as an urban development tool; the
“landscape in the inner city” as compensation for high densities;
reinforcing public transport; infrastructure networks as a prerequisite
of sustainable urban development; close cooperation
between municipal and private organizations.

Once Hannover had been chosen as the host of the Expo 2000
it became necessary to restructure and to substantially enlarge
the fairgrounds from 90ha to 160ha. In 1994 the Swiss firm
Arnaboldi Cavadini won the urban design competition. In order
to compile the Master Plan a working partnership was formed
with AS&P and Kienast, Vogt and Partner. Albert Speer speaks
of the Expo Hannover as an “urban expo”, an enduring urban
site with public squares and parks which incorporates the old fairgrounds.
Included in the planning task over the next few years
is the integration of the adjoining residential areas, Bemerode
to the north, Kronsberg to the east and Laatzen to the south. In
regard to access it was essential that a new urban rail line and a
new fairground train station Laatzen be simultaneously built.

In "Visionen 2000", 100 public figures - for example Prof. Albert Speer - draw conclusion of the present and write about their individual opinion of the 21st century.

Published works, built examples and the expression of his views.
Albert Speer’s and his firm’s main focus is on questions dealing
with urban development, e.g. in Frankfurt am Main, the
development of rural areas and planning and development
in the Third World. Urban development framework studies,
competition entries, planning for national capital cities.

Albert Speer & Partner is one of the few German architectural
offices to enjoy long-standing international renown. In over thirty
years, the office developed such large-scale projects as the
Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh for the new capital of Saudi Arabia
or the large government buildings in Abuja, the newly laid-out
Nigerian capital. The preconception of Frankfurt as a modern
finance and service metropolis and as a representative cultural
location was also largely determined by the planning of AS&P.
And of increasing importance are urban planning and architectural
design projects for extensive abandoned industrial and
military sites, especially in East Germany. Linking architecture
and urban planning is typical of AS&P´s work. This unusual, comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to planning enables
integrative solutions, effective in the long term and oriented on
urban reality.
In this respect Peter Eisenman once said about Albert Speer: “His
projects are a mark of social concern. His writings on urban form
are a plea for sanity and reason. And his teaching develop the
idea of community at a scale which is neither nostalgic for an
unlived past nor for an impossible future.“ (Architecture and
Urbanism, 7/1994)
This first comprehensive book publication on AS&P documents
about forty mostly recent and very diverse projects and demonstrates
the office’s special planning methodology.

This book provides an overview of the Frankfurt architect and
urban planner, Albert Speer’s urban development visions, plans
and projects for the city of Frankfurt am Main over the last thirty
years and presents them in the context of the urban and regional
development of the city.

Albert Speer & Partner. Sanierung Haus Rabe von Adolf Rading, bei Leipzig.

Urban Planning Process. 18 Works, description of various projects.
Criticism: Peter Eisenmann “Aspirating/Aspeerating”.

Albert Speer & Partner. Office and residential complex Solmstraße,
Frankfurt am Main.

The political, communal and social changes in Europe and German
Reunification place higher demands on our non-renewable environments.
This challenge can only be met by using our resources in an
intelligent manner. Innovative strategies and plans for the future of
our cities are fundamental in this regard. The successful urban planner,
Albert Speer describes predicaments and innovative solutions using
examples from major metro areas and major cities in Western and
Eastern Germany.

Presentation and documentation of the most important competitions
and studies from the years 1990/91.