Live-Work Space in Mitte
Kleine Hamburger Str. 24
10115 Berlin Germany

Introductory Design Studio 2
Fall 2016

Problem

This prominent corner lot at the cross streets of Kleine Hamburger Strabe and Linienstrabe in Berlin, Germany, is an opportunity for a mixed-use building that brings the community and business together with education opportunities provided that certain criterion be met for the height exemption.

Solution

The building is to be high-end spaces for artists, education, and business. There exists an exemption for a 25 meter high building instead of the standard 22 meters. For this exemption, the building will entail a new city initiative for live-work studios, community education center, and daycare. Part of rents will be subsidized to attract artists and others that will benefit. For-profit businesses are included in the building height exemption as general office use space will be offered for lease. This programming allows for an attractive, long term presence. The close proximity to green spaces, transportation, and other businesses and residential areas foster interaction among different people and industries.

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