Vacant sites over the rooftops of the city

Workshop new ways of urban living Ort Berlin, Germany client Senatsverwal-

tung für Stadtentwicklung Berlin size 3.450m2 property, 11.600m2 GFA status in

progress partners Anne Niehüser cooperation Mark Niehüser, Man Made Land

In accordance with building regulations one could build at least

three more full floors on top of the existing multi-storey car park

Briesestraße: There is a vacant lot on top of the car park. In static

terms one or two additional stories are feasible. By converting

the existing floors and adding floors on top a unique building is

created with a special atmosphere and spatial quality for different

user groups (live and work). The concrete areas between the ramps

are removed, which allows daylight to reach below street level. The

additional units of the 2 ½ storeys are build as a light wooden panel

construction. The visibility of the past leads to special apprecia-

tion. Thus, the acceptance for a good remix in the neighbourhood is

far higher than for demolition and a new beginning.

site plan

exisiting car park and additional residential units

sectional elevation

Modell: interior

Modell: exterior

Modell: courtyard

-2,30 m

-0,50 m -0,90 m

-0,90 m

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floor planelevation