the Karlsruhe ATC centre

The main building for the Eurocontrol centre was ready to receive the first staff members in spring 1974. The centre looked in these days very much the same as what you can see on the picture below, even if this picture is more recent.
The centre has recently (Summer 2005) undergone a big change, as all the front has been replaced. The building was also changed quite a lot on the inside, not only in the offices, but also staircase, entrance hall etc. so that you almost get a feeling that it is a totally new building.
The work at the "face lifting" still continues, inside the building as well as outside. A big number of trees were cut down in the begin of year 2006. The parking space shall be extended, and the plantations renewed. Will it be better afterwards?

Below is the picture of the "historic" building:
picture of Eurocontrol Karlsruhe building

And this is the building after the "face lift":
DFS building 2005

links to other pictures

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the inauguration of the Karlsruhe centre (2004) a lot of old colleagues came together. Lots of pictures were taken, and here you have access to some of them!
Since several years a traditional event takes place in September - the "Hammelgrillfest", when a lamb is grilled over open fire. Pictures from the event in 2005 shows a bit what happens!