Residential complex Gleimstraße/ Graunstraße, Berlin-Mitte Design of the outdoor area of the residential complex

The special feature of this project was an unusually strong topographical character of the site for Berlin. The planning height of the outdoor facilities is up to 3 meters above the level of Gleimstraße.

The special feature of this project was an unusually strong topographical character of the property for Berlin. The planning height of the outdoor facilities is at up to 3 meters above the level of Gleimstraße.
The existing wall to the Mauerpark forms a striking spatial edge and, together with the development, results in a protected, almost intimate garden courtyard situation. As far as possible, the walls of the former underground car park were to be dismantled and the existing clinker brick wall was to be exposed again. The existing concrete base was retained and integrated into the open space planning.

From the small square on Gleimstraße, a publicly accessible staircase with integrated stroller and bicycle ramp leads to the garden courtyard. The height difference to the garden courtyard is highest here at approx. 3 metres and is intercepted by planted embankments.
The movement areas necessary for the fire engines form the frame of the garden courtyard and divide it into different areas. The aim of the planning was to integrate the fire brigade areas as harmoniously and unobtrusively as possible into the garden design.

The heart and meeting point of the new residential complex is a sand play area. At a reasonable distance from the apartments is a paved area with table tennis tables.