THE ESSENCE OF URBAN LIVING Between individual freedom and an affirming sense of community. Between international openness and a local focus. Between real-life encounters and digital connections. It is about so much more than merely filling a gap. The Urbane Mitte wishes to become a vibrant and diverse quarter, an urban space for everybody. The... mehr lesen
A MUSICAL HIGHLIGHT IN AN UNUSUAL LOCATION The Karajan Academy plays at the BRLO BRWHOUSE. The fusion of classical music and modern architecture is already providing an indication of the future diversity of the Urbane Mitte. Brewhouse and orchestra are words that are seldom mentioned in the same sentence, making the scene that greeted the... mehr lesen
A FAVOURITE PLACE One for all: retreat, meeting place, playground, jogging route or sports arena – the Park am Gleisdreieck has many different faces. The western section of the Park am Gleisdreieck, which is loved by all generations, is right on the doorstep of the Urbane Mitte. Around 31.5 hectares of green space and leisure... mehr lesen
HOW IT ALL BEGAN In the beginning there was dialogue – in the end a consensus. With the aim of developing the Urbane Mitte as a new city quarter that is not only accepted by all sides, but also valued, Team Urbane Mitte introduced in November 2014 a dialogue about the project and its location.... mehr lesen
THE NEW QUARTER AS A BRIDGEHEAD The Gleisdreieck is at the heart of an evolving neighbourhood. The Urbane Mitte wishes to assert itself in its future location between one of Berlin’s most popular parks, the Park am Gleisdreieck, the STATION, one of the most unusual venues in the city, and the highly frequented Museum of... mehr lesen
WHERE TRADITION MEETS URBAN CULTURE The BRLO microbrewery brews its own beer in shipping containers in the Urbane Mitte. Things have been happening on the site of the Urbane Mitte since summer 2016. Even before the start of construction work, the spirit of the new urban quarter is manifesting itself in interesting temporary usage concepts... mehr lesen
IDEAS FOR A NEW URBAN QUARTER When 25 renowned architecture and urban planning firms from completely different backgrounds design a new quarter in the heart of Berlin, then the results are sure to be fascinating. The designs submitted by the participating firms were correspondingly diverse. On the side of the competition organiser, particular emphasis was... mehr lesen
