The future of urban live-workspaces

On April 15, the partners of the Markenallianz met for their first exchange of the new year to gain an insight into one of the most ambitious real estate projects in the region - DIEAG's "Behrens-Ufer". The network meeting focused on a presentation of the project concept and a tour of the construction site. The Markenallianz - a regional network of representatives from project development companies, districts and counties, municipalities and other institutions in the Berlin-Brandenburg airport region - facilitates regular and intensive exchange and the presentation of its own development projects.

Jan-Alexander Ernst, Head of the Airport Region Team, opened the event, followed by Dr. Gregor Keck, Head of Communications, and Maik Andrack, Head of Letting, from DIEAG, who presented who presented the 10-hectare project. The participants were given an insight into the implementation of the project, the planned infrastructure and the various types of use, which, in addition to production, laboratory and office uses, also include culture, gastronomy, health and education and are intended to revitalize the district.

Focal points of the project

• Urban development: The overall urban development concept calls for a mix of listed buildings and modern new buildings with striking architectural highlights, new thoroughfares and public squares, as well as a continuous promenade along the Spree. The focus is on transforming the former industrial site into a new commercial location with a social and cultural environment for Oberschöneweide.
   
• Energy and recycling management: BE-U aims to achieve maximum self-sufficiency in energy and recycling. In cooperation with GASAG Solution Plus, it is implementing innovative solutions for sustainable energy generation on site. The highly efficient building design complements this initiative. In addition, BE-U uses closed-loop systems to manage resources and recyclable materials, ensuring comprehensive self-sufficiency at all levels.
   
• Social: BE-U | Behrens-Ufer will become a new social center in Oberschöneweide, with a variety of gastronomic concepts as well as leisure, recreation and health facilities. Social facilities such as a school and a daycare center as well as other educational opportunities are part of the neighborhood.
   
• Participation: Realizing the ambitious vision will require expertise from many sectors. Working groups on various aspects of the concept, composed of international experts, will find innovative solutions and ensure the continuous development of existing systems.
   
• Infrastructure: The project includes the integration of state-of-the-art cultural, dining, health and educational concepts, coupled with intensive greening of the site and a broad riverside promenade. This will create an urban and creative environment directly on the Spree where people can work, live and play.

The construction site

Following the presentation, participants had the opportunity to experience the construction site live and ask questions about the project. The interim use of the historic Peter Behrens building for film projects and exhibitions was explained and there was a lively exchange on current topics during the get-together.

We would like to thank the hosts and the DIEAG for the presentation of the major project and all the guests who accepted the invitation. The next meeting of the Brand Alliance partners will take place in June at the Berlin Air Show ILA.

Learn more about the Brand Alliance. More information about the "Behrens_Ufer | BE-U" project can be found HERE.

For further information on the activities of the industry clusters, business development in the region's growth sectors and business and technology promotion for companies, investors and scientific institutions, please contact 

Melanie Gartzke | melanie.gartzke(at)airport-region.de.