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Building:Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Main Station)
Location: Berlin, Germany
Completed: 2006
Architect: Meinhard von Gerkan of Gerkan, Marg and Partners
Structural Engineers, Roof Design: Jörg Schlaich and Hans Schober of Schlaich Bergermann and Partner

AE Interests: largest and most modern crossing station in Europe. The main station hall is spanned by a curved glass roof with a surface area of about 85 meters by 120 meters. A photovoltaic system was integrated into the glass surface. Cable trusses with cables following the form of the bending moment diagram due to permanent loads stiffen the filigree grid shell structure, transforming the basket arch into the thrust line.