Projects currently underway in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg: Five incomplete office developments

In the heart of Berlin, the city's dynamic development area, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, is seeing a surge of new office buildings. Here's a roundup of some of the notable projects currently underway.

The largest building of the new campus at Ostkreuz is the "OFFICEHOME Pollux," boasting a planned gross floor area of around 29,000 square meters. Located in the Rudolfkiez, Porsche Consulting and other companies such as greentech company Enpal have already taken up residence in this impressive structure.

Another significant development is the "LXK Campus," a new mixed-use quarter being developed near Ostbahnhof. MVRDV's design for this project consists of two building parts and a connection to the adjacent S-Bahn arches, where a public square will be created. In addition to office space, the LXK Campus will feature 150 rental apartments. The building integrates 2,500 square meters of solar modules and rainwater management according to the sponge city principle.

Meanwhile, the site of the former Wriezener Bahnhof is being completely redesigned for the construction of the "EDGE Friedrichspark." This new office complex, east of Ostbahnhof, is set to have the first facade elements installed, with the shell construction scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025. The ground floor of the EDGE Friedrichspark will house public uses such as gastronomy and retail.

A new building on the Straße der Pariser Kommune in Friedrichshain is also underway, featuring a modern wood-hybrid office building, two residential buildings with 60 apartments, and a green inner courtyard with underground ateliers. The "Dockyard Waterfront Offices," located at Stralauer Allee, is a seven-story wood-hybrid office complex. The Dockyard Waterfront Offices aims to reduce concrete consumption and provides heating and cooling energy through an ice storage system. The complex features bays and balconies towards the waterfront promenade, gastronomy, and conference spaces on the ground floor.

Berlin's commitment to sustainability is evident in these new developments. All the projects rely on photovoltaics, green roofs, and rainwater harvesting, aiming to significantly reduce CO2 emissions.

However, the construction of new office buildings in Berlin continues despite the housing shortage, causing irritation among some members of the public. As these projects progress, it remains to be seen how they will contribute to the city's ongoing urban development.

Projects currently underway in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg: Five incomplete office developments