Neukölln blossomed! Kalle Neukölln opens creative hotspot with a roof garden

Neukölln blossomed! Kalle Neukölln opens creative hotspot with a roof garden

in Berlin-Neukölln, the former Karstadt department store was successfully transformed into a new commercial complex, which is known as "Kalle Neukölln". This comprehensive conversion comprises seven floors and extends over around 40,000 square meters of space. The uses include offices, retail, a food market and a publicly accessible roof garden. The business complex was developed with the aim of creating a commercially mixed location in a central location, which is attractive for both residents and for visitors. According to Developmentstadt.de The Event location Smartvillage was opened on 4,000 square meters for modular space Workshops and conferences. The concept of smartvillage promotes creativity and personal encounter.

A striking aspect of Kalle Neukölln is the redesigned roof garden with an area of ​​4,000 square meters, which is equipped with a restaurant area and a swimming pool. The garden can offer space up to 1,500 people and is open every day until 2 a.m. This facility should not only benefit the visitors, but should also be used for events. In addition, there is a 6,000 square meter food market on the ground floor and a winter garden that is accessible to everyone. In September 2024, an Edeka branch also opened in the basement.

creative and sustainable

The concept for Kalle Neukölln follows a resource -saving approach. The revitalization of the building built in 1970, which was not torn down but rebuilt, shows that reuse of the structure can offer a better CO2 balance than a new building. The investment of around 200 million euros was borne by Maruhn Real Estate Investment GmbH. The idea of ​​"rethinking instead of tearing down" is in the foreground, as well as Divisare.com reports.

The project, developed by Mrei, also integrates an adjacent multi -storey parking garage that was redesigned. The facade design, designed by Max Dudler, separates the building into two contrasting parts: a light south element with stone loggia and the north -side parking garage with a bronze -colored metal facade. A "winter garden" acts as a connecting element that stimulates interaction and multifunctional use. The aim is to redefine Karl-Marx-Straße as a living main street in Neukölln and to promote urban activities that inspire each other.

innovative rental models

In order to strengthen retail, sales -dependent rental model was introduced, in which the rent is paid proportionately after sales. Well -known tenants such as the Code University of Applied Sciences, Soundcloud and Rough Trade have also found their place in the new environment. The flexible office surface usage ranges from "Collab Office" to "Team Focus Office" to "Flexible Office", which creates an adaptable working environment.

With the opening of smartvillage and the comprehensive revitalization of the former Karstadt department store, Kalle Neukölln becomes a creative center for the neighborhood in Berlin-Neukölln, which not only offers new space for work, but also for enjoyment and interaction.