GAP 15 Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

The spectacular GAP 15 office complex, built on the former site of a major German post office facility in 2005, comprises an approx. 90 metre high tower with 24 storeys and a five-storey wing extension. The two building sections are interconnected by a bridge and a glass roof. The tower complex, built in the form of an ellipse, is glass panelled all the way round. In addition to their double-glazed units, the windows also feature an external single-panel glazing addition. Sun blinds prevent the rooms from overheating in the summer. In winter, the air cushion between the window panes ensures that heating costs remain low. To allow natural ventilation, every second façade element can be opened to create an air gap. The lower-level wing is reminiscent of the old postal building and actually incorporates the latter’s heritage-protected northern façade within its own new masonry. The result is a delightful contrast between old and new that also provides an imposing landmark for Düsseldorf’s inner city. The design was created by the internationally renowned architects J.S.K. of Düsseldorf. The gross floorspace above ground amounts to 42,000m2. Integrated within the complex are retail outlets and bistros covering a total area of approx. 1,200m2.

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mikolaj_kawa (29755) 2009-05-10 1:18

Czesc Gosia! Swietny nowoczesny kadr, doskonale pasujacy do tej nowoczesnej architektury. Dobry kolorystyczny minimalizm. Podoba mi sie perspektywa, kompozycja, efekt. Klaniam sie!

jasmis (50094) 2009-05-10 1:37

Sterylne... Szkło i aluminium... To nie jest typ domu, w którym chciałbym mieszkać ani pracować...
Pozdrawiam.

KLB (17952) 2009-05-10 1:41

Hello Gosia

A very interesting graphical shot.
You've done a great use of the building and all the lines to get a strong effect. You've framed the bars at the top in a very good way to add depth. I can't guess what they are. Do you know ? A note could have been helpful...
An intriguing picture.

Regards
Karine
Regards
Karine

pablominto (40390) 2009-05-10 4:05

Hello Gosia,

I like the strong dynamic lines!
The point of view works well, wonderful tones of blue and the reflections add a special feeling...
Sharp fine details and the buildings are well framed!

Greetings,
Pablo -

darek1978 (11163) 2009-05-10 4:17

Witaj Gosiu,
no..no...musze przyznac i to calkiem szczerze, ze jest to jeden z ciekawszych shotow w kategorii architektura, jakie ostatnio widzialem. Interesujacy POV, ciekawe poprowadzenie linii w kadrze. Well done!
Pozdrawiam,
Darek

Ola_Kwiatek (2368) 2009-05-10 4:24

Gdyby w polowie tej sciany znalazl sie akurat czlowiek-pajak, co to wspinaja sie po wiezowcach bez zabezpieczen, to by bylo dopiero. Zartuje. Zdjecie ekstra.
3maj sie

JanD (14606) 2009-05-10 5:26

Czolem Gosia!
A ja moglbym tu i mieszkac, i pracowac. Kiedys fotografowalem troche warszawskie wiezowce. Masz czas, rzuc okiem.
Pozdrawiam.

mkamionka (4248) 2009-05-10 11:37

Czesc Gosia,
przekonujesz mnie do Duesseldorfu, a ja mnyslalem ze to najbrzydsze miasto w Niemczech.
Swietny kawalek architektury i bardzo fajnie to skomponowalas.
Bardzo udany strzal.
M

roodakroofka (113) 2009-05-11 0:05

Doskonały, czysty kadr.
Gratuluję i pozdrawiam!

azizbilgili (1714) 2009-05-11 2:38

Hi Gosia,

The point of view works well, wonderful tones of blue and the reflections add a special feeling. I like the strong dynamic lines.

TFS

LeeLoo (4980) 2009-05-11 5:51

Dear Gosia Wozniak!
Amazing modern buildings.
I love this architecture.
Nice lightness and colors.
Good composition.
Original brave shot.
Good job.
TFS!

gokanlam (6427) 2009-05-11 11:50

great POV indeed.. as if the building goes on to the sky because of your focus point.. i like the graphical effect and the reflections in blue.. and with two borders it looks beautiful..
best wishes,
ReLa

speedymanu (1588) 2009-06-23 5:08

Hello Gosia

a very rigourous and sober graphic composition. It remains very dynamic yet and I really like the interactions between the straight and curved lines.

Congratulations

Emmanuel

BeBeHooker (5300) 2009-07-25 1:43

Serwus Goska!
Super architektura i strzal w dziesiatke. Kompozycja czaderska. Dalas do wiwatu.
Siema!