Falckensteinstrasse office building
A prime example of building in existing structures
7.5
t weight
The largest exposed concrete curtain element is a real heavyweight.
Former warehouse building becomes new neighbourhood centre
With a view to the classic aspects of sustainability, CO2 emissions are minimised here by preserving the building fabric as much as possible.
Site
Berlin, Germany
Building contractor/client
Victoria-Mühlenwerke GmbH
Planning period
2018–2024
Service areas
Feasibility study, structural engineering, support with object planning for buildings, quality monitoring during construction
Construction
2022–2024
Gross floor area
8,950 m²
Weight of the largest exposed concrete curtain wall element
7.5 t
View from the roof terrace
Spree, television tower, sunset
- The building will be gutted and all fixtures removed
- All extensions and façade elements will be completely dismantled, and only the concrete supporting structure in skeleton construction will be retained
- In addition to a new access core with staircase and lifts, loggias will be realised at the rear, and the street façade will be upgraded with large-scale glazing
Pictures from the construction phase
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