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Hermann Tilke
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Hermann Tilke is a German male born on December 31, 1954. He works as a racing automobile driver, architect, civil engineer, and entrepreneur. His professional activities are based in Aachen, and he speaks German.
Tilke is associated with the company Tilke Engineers & Architects, which specializes in race track design.
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Key facts
- Born
- Hermann Hugo Tilke , ( 1954-12-31 ) 31 December 1954 (age 71) , Olpe , Germany
- Occupations
- Engineer racing driver circuit designer
- Children
- Carsten Tilke
- Website
- tilke.de
via Wikipedia infobox
Official website
Tilke Engineers & Architects | Race Track Design
Tilke Enginers & Architects orginally established in 1983 ✓ Design and construction of racetracks, club tracks, street circuits, test & proving grounds.
tilke.de →This company was built on PASSION. And after 43 years, passion still drives everything we do. Founded in 1983, Tilke Engineers & Architects is internationally recognized as the world’s leading designer of racetracks and automotive test facilities. With decades of experience in planning, engineering and construction management, Tilke has delivered some of the most complex and high-profile developments within the global motorsport and automotive industries. Our expertise spans the design of state-of-the-art racing circuits, pit and paddock facilities, grandstands, team buildings and integrated infrastructure, always tailored to the specific ambitions, operational requirements and safety standards of each project. A unique combination of engineering excellence, multidisciplinary expertise and hands-on motorsport experience enables us to create circuits that balance performance, safety and spectator experience at the highest level. The racing backgrounds of Hermann and Carsten Tilke further shape our deep understanding of circuit dynamics and operational demands. Beyond motorsport developments, Tilke is also involved in the design of hotels, commercial developments, administrative buildings, residential projects, sports venues and leisure destinations. Today, our interdisciplinary team of engineers, architects, consultants and motorsport specialists operates across multiple international offices, delivering integrated services from initial concept and masterplanning to detailed design, construction supervision and project management. Tilke engineers & architects is recognized as the world’s leading designer for racetracks and test facilities. Our company comprises of passionate THINKERS and DOERS to design and realize YOUR VISION. We cover all disciplines and interfaces FROM ONE SINGLE SOURCE. “ Since 2002, the year of our initial certification, we act along the guidelines of our quality management system according to din-en-iso 9001:2015. „ In times of climate change, sustainability in motorsport is essential. Tilke adopts a holistic approach to promoting eco-friendliness and economic efficiency. The FIA 3-Star Environmental Accreditation, achieved by our company in August 2023, confirms our commitment in this field and certifies our projects to outstanding environmental standards. Tilke aims for climate neutrality and works closely with clients to minimize CO₂ emissions while strengthening social responsibility. With our sustainability concept, we aim to make racetracks more environmentally friendly and positively transform motorsport. Blvd. Kukulkan km 12 Zona Hotelera, Isla Dorada, Isla Hechizada C4 77500 Cancun – Quintana Roo México
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Hermann
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Occupation
- racing automobile driver
- Languages spoken
- German
- Sport
- auto racing
- Official website
- tilke.de
- Image
- Hermann Tilke (2009).jpg
- Work location
- Aachen
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- date of birth
- 1954-12-31
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- Hermann Tilke
- name in native language
- Hermann Tilke
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Encyclopedic overview
Hermann Hugo Tilke (born 31 December 1954) is a German engineer, racing driver and circuit designer, who has designed numerous Formula One motor racing circuits. His son is architect Carsten Tilke.
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