BBI construction site turns into an experience

Construction work begins on BBI Infotower / Introducing construction site mascot Armin

Construction work has begun on the BBI Infotower at the construction site for the future Capital Aiport Berlin Brandenburg International BBI. In just a few months, interested visitors can experience the BBI and the latest developments on the site live and up close. The 32-metre high BBI Infotower will provide a unique view over the construction site, the size of which is equivalent to 2,000 football pitches. The Berlin branch of PORR GmbH & Co. KG is carrying out the works contract. The BBI Infotower was designed by the Berlin architecture firm Kusus+Kusus.

The BBI Infotower is characterised by an unusual and striking design. Based on a triangular form, the tower twists to form a striking construction offering spectacular views from all perspectives. The shell is made of a transparent membrane which underscores the dynamic shape of the tower and forms the backdrop for various illuminations.

Dr. Rainer Schwarz, CEO of Berlin Airports, emphasised the importance of BBI for the German capital region at the beginning of construction work on the BBI Infotower: "A piece of the future is being built in Berlin Schoenefeld and we want to communicate this to the public. As of mid 2007, the BBI Infotower will give our visitors a direct insight into developments on the most important construction site in the German capital. What is also new is our construction site mascot Armin, who will now be reporting directly from the BBI."

As construction work began on the BBI Infotower, Berlin Airports introduced its construction site mascot Armin. Armin is a two-legged male ant with four arms. He wears a boiler suit and rubber boots and talks with a slight Berlin accent. Armin is a popular figure who informs the public about developments on the construction site, for example in publications and on the website of Berlin Airports. He also appears at events held in Berlin and Brandenburg.