Berlin, 2018
Photo © Markus Loeffelhardt

In Berlin-Friedrichshain, a lively and colourful residential quarter with mixed use was created with the participation of four architectural offices on a 26,000 sqm former commercial site.

Photo © Roland Halbe

Block B by TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten, which faces Boxhagener Strasse, has a mix of office, retail and practice space (construction site BY, Boxhagener Strasse 79, 80, 80A) and residential space (construction site BZ, Boxhagener Strasse 79A, Siegfried-Hirschmann-Park 6-9 in cooperation with Bonnani Architekten), in keeping with the metropolitan character of the neighbourhood.

Photo © Markus Loeffelhardt
Photo © Roland Halbe

The entrance area is emphasised by a striking gate made of American walnut that extends over two storeys and incorporates the door and doorbell system.

Photo © Markus Loeffelhardt
Photo © Markus Loeffelhardt

One of the hallmarks of Boxhagener Strasse is the office block BY, a large-format volume, whose expressive facade design attracts attention. The arrangement of the curtain-type prefabricated elements made of light architectural concrete, as well as their differences in scale and different alignment, provide for dynamic appearance. Here, pointed corner windows are designed as all-glass corners. Every detail is precisely worked out.

Photo © Markus Loeffelhardt