Client: NABU Heiligenhafen
Design: Meinhard von Gerkan
Project manager: Volkmar Sievers
Team: Knut Maass, Wolf-Ulrich Berthier, Markus Carlsen, Raimund Kinski, Andrea Moritz
Gross floor area: 75m²
Construction period: 2003-2005
Photos: Heiner Leiska
The timber structure integrates into the bird sanctuary as a filigree sculpture resembling a stylized sitting bird. The 15-meter high tower, which is stiffened with diagonal braces, is accessible via a platform stair. The glazed viewing pulpit offers space even for larger groups of visitors.