Funkytown: New Creative Campus in Berlin

With the transformation and revitalization of a site and an existing building on the grounds of the former GDR broadcasting center on Rummelsburger Landstraße — in the immediate vicinity of Funkhaus Berlin and the Spree River — Berlin-based project developer Trockland is opening a new chapter in the urban development of the Treptow-Köpenick district.

The large-scale lighthouse project Funkytown, covering approximately 50,000 m², is taking shape within the innovation corridor of southeast Berlin, which stretches toward BER Airport, Adlershof, and Grünheide. 

The vision for Funkytown is that of a creative campus with a strong community vibe — a place where people can collaborate, create, and support one another. It aims to be an ecosystem that meaningfully connects people, spaces, nature, and neighborhoods.

Diversity as a design principle

In collaboration with eight Berlin architecture firms — Julian Breinersdorfer, Graft Architects, Grüntuch Ernst, KSP Engel, Hillig Architects, LAVA, LXSY, and Tchoban Voss Architects — Funkytown is now taking concrete form. Each firm developed its own vision for one of the so-called „Stations“, and designed the façade for one of the eight new buildings.

Together with the historic existing building „Block-E“, which is being planned by AIP Architects from Leipzig, these eight Stations will form the Funkytown campus. The designs by these award-winning architects follow the urban and architectural concept developed by KSP Engel. This collaboration of renowned creatives reflects the core idea of the new campus: diversity in thought and planning as the foundation for the city of tomorrow.

Turning vision into reality requires a shared understanding among all parties of the bigger picture. “Our goal for Funkytown from the beginning was to breathe new life into this once-important location. That’s why we deliberately chose a collaborative creative process with the district and visionary Berlin-based planners — people whose hearts beat for Berlin,” explains Barbara Sellwig, Senior Project Manager at Trockland. “The district of Treptow-Köpenick supports this collaboration — and we thank them for that.”

“Anyone who knows and understands Berlin and engages with its genius loci immediately recognizes the enormous potential of this project — not just in terms of urban planning and architecture, but also culturally and sociologically. Funkytown is a fantastic opportunity to support Berlin continue to evolve,” emphasizes Hannes Meisehen, Head of KSP Engel’s Berlin office.

Attractive mix of uses

A large number of leases have already been signed — for both Block-E and the Stations. Currently, the entire campus is already around 50% leased, thanks to the diverse mix of uses.

“Demand is encouragingly high because our versatile concept and the location close to the river are especially appealing to creative companies. We can offer almost everything — from classic workspaces and studios to production spaces for gastronomy and medicine, as well as areas for education and research,” explains Viola Molzen, Trockland Letting & Project Sales Manager.

Among the long-term tenants from the hospitality and coworking sectors are Nena Hospitality and The Base, each of which will operate an entire Station. Renovation work has begun on the existing building Block-E. The completion of the entire campus, including the eight new buildings, is scheduled for 2029.

For further information about the growth industries, economic development, business and technology support for companies, investors and scientific institutions in the Airport Region Berlin Brandenburg please contact:

Sandra Koletzki ​​​​​​ | sandra.koletzki(at)airport-region.de

(Source: Trockland Management GmbH, 09|19|2025 | "NEW CREATIVE DISTRICT FUNKYTOWN BERLIN: FIRST VISUALIZATIONS BY EIGHT BERLIN ARCHITECTURE FIRMS")