Project

The urban development concept is derived from the context, takes up existing qualities, and develops them further. The first urban development priority, apart from the spaces that are created, is a strong connection to the local neighbourhood. By continuing the green belt to the east of the site to Bühringstraße and connecting the mixed-use-are south of the site to Am Steinberg, an optimal connection and accessibility are created, which underlines the open character of the campus.
Thus, four clusters are developed, clearly organized around a central square, which - as a special place - forms the hinge between old and new.
Analogue to the idea of a marketplace, all new functions on the campus with a public character have a face and presence in this square. In the transparent and open ground floor zones, special functions such as gastronomy, exhibition space, library, and last but not least the KHB university’s studio stage are located there, thus activating the square. The result is a lively place and meeting spot of high quality.
This lively, extroverted atmosphere creates an exciting relationship with the introverted spaces within the clusters dedicated to studying and artistic/design work.
With its human scale, the small-scale structure of the building blends gently but confidently into its surroundings.
The quieter functions, such as studios, seminar buildings, and living quarters, are located on the edges of the site and form an adequate transition to the quiet neighbourhood characterized by residential and commercial use.

Client

Der Regierende Bürgermeister von Berlin, together with Kunsthochschule Berlin Weißensee – Hochschule für Gestaltung and Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung und Wohnen Berlin

Program

Feasibility study for Campus Weißensee, the extension of the Kunsthochschule Berlin Weißensee – Hochschule für Gestaltung on a former allotment garden site, incorporating university- as well as external functions, ca. 30.000 m2 gross area on a 1,7 ha site. The design will be base for the upcoming binding land use plan (Bebauungsplan) of the site

Stages

1st prize in competition 2020
Further development of project 2020

Team

MLA+: Ildar Biganiakov, Anna Gribatskaia, Ola Gordowy, Christoph Michael, Maximilian Müller, Mateusz Zielinski
Lohrengel Landschaft
MHK Modellbau

Awards

1st prize in competition