How can a high-rise neighbourhood offer quality open space?
Berlin
Hertzallee Nord
To the north of the Hertzallee, between numerous (protected) buildings, a high-rise, high-density neighbourhood with mixed functions is to be created, along with a high-quality open space. The KI tower for the Technical University (TU) Berlin, the BVG (Berlin public transport) head office with bus station, and a multifunctional building ensemble for Reiss & Co, are all important developments for City West in Berlin.
Urban connection: Within the area, a new intersection is created that connects the four urban spaces and provides access to the area. All the edges of the area are developed as unique spaces.
Open space: The high functional pressure of use on the open space results from the desired spatial programme and the large surface area required for the BVG charging station. To create user-friendly and well-lit open spaces, these are concentrated as far as possible and positioned so as to benefit from not being overshadowed by the charging stations.
Flexibility and economic efficiency: Every user group – the TU, the BVG and Reiss & Co – will have a clearly defined building area that will be developed without restrictions and independently of the parallel project programmes of the other parties.
BVG
Reiss & Co
TU Berlin
BVG: The BVG encloses the bus charging station in an L-shape. If necessary, the northern tram line can also be covered with an extra block to create extra gross floor space and to spatially close off the block.
Reiss & Co: Reiss & Co’s spatial programme is divided into two volumes that form a common public space and can be connected via a communal underground parking garage.
TU Berlin: The functions of the TU are divided over two buildings in order to be able to separate residential functions from education and research.
A strikingly lively skyline
Hertzallee Noord is developing a strikingly staccato skyline. Three landmarks approximately 100 metres high – two on the Hertzallee and one on the Landwehrkanal – are complemented by three approximately 60-metre high accents in the inner area. Together, they generate a constantly changing streetscape for pedestrians, cyclists and train passengers. All the high points stand on sturdy, 22-metre-high plinths, which enliven the street space with their ground-floor public functions.
Berlin Hertzallee Nord
North of the Hertzallee, between numerous (protected) buildings, a high-rise neighbourhood with a high density and mixed functions, plus a high-quality open space, is to be created. The KI tower for the Technical University (TU) Berlin, the BVG (Berlin public transport) head office with bus station, and a multifunctional building ensemble for Reiss & Co, are all important developments for City West in Berlin. Within the area, a new intersection is created that connects the four urban spaces and provides access to the area. All the edges of the area are developed as unique spaces.
Every actor – the TU, the BVG and Reiss & Co. – will have a clearly defined building area that will be developed without restrictions and independently of the parallel project programmes of the other parties. To create user-friendly and well-lit open spaces, the open space is concentrated as much as possible and positioned to benefit from not being overshadowed by the charging stations, for example.Hertzallee Noord is developing a striking staccato skyline. Three landmarks approximately 100 metres high – two on the Hertzallee and one on the Landwehrkanal – are complemented by three approximately 60-metre high accents in the inner area. All the high points stand on sturdy, 22-metre-high plinths, which enliven the street space with ground-floor public functions.
details
- Project
- Berlin Hertzallee Nord
- Location
- Berlin, D
- Size
- 3,5 ha
- Period
- 2019-2020
- Client
- Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung, Bauen und Wohnen
- Discipline
- Urban Design
- Program
- Catering & Retail, Culture, Infrastructure, Residential, Work
- Status
- Vision
- More info
- bd@dezwartehond.nl
