Schellack-Hoefe

The new building on the south side marks the new entrance to the site. Its freestanding a cross-shaped building creates a setback from the striking neighboring Grenander building, thus highlighting its gable end. At the same time, numerous views of the Spree River and the adjacent canal are created. This creates a diverse public space with numerous distinct addresses, as well as a strong sense of identity and flexibility for different tenants and potential changes in use. The interconnected courtyards foster synergies, easy access, and readily available escape routes.

On the Schellack-Höfe industrial site on Schlesische Straße in Berlin-Kreuzberg, there is a listed building complex whose architecture is inspired by 20th-century warehouses. The existing buildings are to be optimized, and the site expanded with a new building. GRAFT proposes a complementary volume with a cross-shaped floor plan. This freestanding structure completes the building complex and simultaneously marks the southern gateway to the center of Berlin.