The Berg: World’s Largest Man Made Mountain
German architect Jakob Tigges has envisioned a bold new landmark on the Berlin skyline. His dream work is a 1,000 meter tall man-made mountain called “The Berg”, which he hopes will be a tourist destination the likes of which Berlin has never seen. The goal is to create a natural habitat for local wildlife, even some that aren’t natural to the area, as well as a recreation/skiing spot for those visiting the city. It would take place of the now defunct Tempelhof Airport, a space whose function is currently up for discussion. Surprisingly, there is a movement behind The Berg in Berlin, and people are pushing to get it approved and financed.
Our opinion? This is crazy, and won’t ever see the light of day. We at least hope not, as this colossal undertaking appears to carry more risk and waste than benefit. [the berg via inhabitat]
Excuse me but thats bullshit and absolutely pointless sign of chauvinism. Tourism?! Like no one’s seen mountains, thats even a hill… a fake one. Natural habitat for local wildlife?! Natural? Come on… I understand Dubai for example but the case is a lot different.
dont agree with aeon. how has it anything to do with chauvinism?
its a crazy proposal for a crazy city. obviously it wont be built or created, but the thought of bringing
nature back to the city cant be wrong. P.S.: Dubai? Please! building a mile-tall scyscraper, a 20billion dollar racetrack or a skiing-slope-giant-refrigerator-warehouse? that may be called a pointless sign of chauvinism….
Ha… Dubai… yeah… maybe they will build this here once the crisis is over and superfluous capital becomes availiable again, considering all the other “chauvinism” that’s already around, at least it would fit in ;)
Chauvinism? What the hell are you talking about? Do you even know the meaning of the word?
Ya, but the architectural marvel of Dubai, is funded by the USA buying the oil form the United Arab Emirates. I like the idea of bringing green back into a city full of gray
Just love, love, love this amazing idea.What a wonderful way of rethinking landscape. I would definetely go – if it actually is carried out – in real life. Please – make this – so I can!