German Engineering Prize 2024: Six projects in the spotlight

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insight into the German engineering price 2024

The German Engineering Award has been awarded by the Federal Government since 2010 and is considered one of the highest awards for engineers in the field of construction in Germany. This year a specialist jury has nominated six outstanding projects that have both innovative engineering solutions and a high design quality.

the nominations

The selection of the nominated projects took place after intensive tours and inputs, and these reflect the engagement for quality and resource -saving construction methods. Some of the nominated projects include:

• Rennschlittenbahn in Oberhof (Thuringia) - responsible: Hoffmann.seifert.Partner Architects Ingenieure
• cltech bretting woodwork in Kaiserslautern (Rhineland-Palatinate) -Responsible: Pyttlik & Bormann Sarl
• Luftschiffhangar in Mühlheim an der Ruhr (North Rhine-Westphalia) -Responsible: Ripkens Wieskämper advisory engineer PartgmbB
• New ship lift in Niederfinow (Brandenburg) - Responsible: Tractlebel HydroProjekt GmbH
• Müngstener Brücke in Solingen-Schaberg (North Rhine-Westphalia) -Responsible: IGS Ingenieure GmbH & Co. KG
• Werk- und research hall in Diemerstein (Rhineland-Palatinate) -Responsible: T-LAB wood architecture and wood materials, RPTU Kaiserslautern and Graf Ingenieure

prices and awards

The award ceremony will take place on November 28, 2024 in Berlin, in the presence of Federal Minister of Building Klara Geywitz. The German engineering price is endowed with 30,000 euros. In addition, further awards of 4,000 euros each are awarded and a special youth price that is rewarded with 10,000 euros. The consideration of the next generation of engineers by the young price emphasizes the importance of promoting young talents and could represent a turning point in the engineering landscape.

relevance of the price

The German engineering award plays a crucial role in promoting and recognizing engineering in Germany. The excellent projects are not only technologically demanding, but also contribute to the positive design of the public space and show exemplary use of historical and modern structures.

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The nominations for the German Engineering Prize 2024 are a significant step in recognizing excellent engineering services. They reflect a growing awareness of innovative and sustainable building practices and invite society to appreciate the importance of well -thought -out engineering. The Thuringian racing track, the bridge in Solingen and many other projects impressively show how engineers contribute to the future of our cities through creativity and technology.