Berlin

National Library - Building 1

Project supervision of system group 5 for the modernization and extension of the National Library.
The Staatsbibliothek Unter den Linden is the home of the largest academic universal library in the German-speaking world and one of the most important library buildings in the world. Built between 1903 and 1914 to plans by the imperial court architect Ernst von Ihne, the complex occupies a prestigious site on Unter den Linden. With a gross floor area of over 100,000m², the library is one of Berlin's largest buildings. The monumental neo-baroque façade conceals an architecturally and technically outstanding building. The building was severely damaged during the Second World War and the loss of the Kuppelsaal severely restricted its functionality. It had been inadequately repaired before 1999, so the building had to be completely renovated and structurally extended between 2002 and 2019. The entire project was split into two phases, as the library had to remain open throughout the construction period. From 2014, CANZLER provided the services for the ongoing implementation planning and site supervision of the MEP in strict compliance with the preservation order. The installation of state of the art communication and security technology such as data network, fire and burglary alarm system, access control, video surveillance and electro-acoustic systems was carried out during ongoing operations. CANZLER also carried out the detailed design, tendering, contract award and site supervision for the technical equipment of the newly built library museum.
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Project data

Object details:
Four-storey listed library building and new build extension
Client:
Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung
Architect:
Ernst von Ihne (Bestand), HG Merz (Einbauten)
GFA:
107.000 m2
Photo:
© BBR / Jens Andreae