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Bricks Schöneberg – residential & commercial quarter by Graft Architekten in Berlin Mitte

Lisa-Marie — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:36:38 +0000

Bricks Berlin Schöneberg – The Bricks in Berlin Schöneberg is one of the flagships of the renowned Berlin architecture firm Graft, as you can also read in our interview with the architects: Residential Real Estate Graft. What was and is particularly exciting about this project is the aspect of historic preservation and revitalization. The aspiration here was not a pure new building, but the upgrading and preservation of a former post office site. The Bricks is a rather large building complex and is very centrally located in Berlin’s city centre. Restaurants, shops and apartments are part of the property. What exactly the Bricks is all about, what special features the building complex offers and what the whole thing looks like, you can find out here. An absolute architectural treat! Learn about other exciting projects by Graft here: Villa M and KU64 dental practice in Berlin.

Bricks Berlin: Architecture as an opportunity for conversion projects

The “Bricks Berlin Schöneberg” is one of the projects of the successful architecture firm Graft from Berlin (more about Graft later). The building complex, which extends over various houses, is one of the flagships of Graft. The challenge of this project was the revitalization of a former post office site, where the conversion for commercial, university and gastronomy purposes, as well as the addition of two new buildings were required by the client. On a total gross area of 32,000 m², work was carried out over a total of 7 years (2014 – 2020) to complete this major project. What makes the Bricks Berlin Schöneberg so special, you will learn in the following.

Location in Berlin Schöneberg

The Bricks in Berlin is centrally located in the Schöneberg district, partly directly on the main street, partly on Belziger Straße. The accessibility is very good via roads via car as well as via public transport, making the building complex easy to reach for everyone. The area around the building is one of the most popular residential areas of the city and makes the apartments contained in the Bricks particularly attractive.

Streetview: Here you will find Bricks Berlin, Live View

You want to know what Bricks Berlin looks like live and in color? Then use Google StreetView to take a direct look at the building! Take a look around the neighborhood and virtually discover the area around Bricks Berlin on your own.

Special Features: Brick facade for apartments, offices, restaurants and more

Bricks Berlin is a special and complex architectural project. Decisive here: Due to the partly listed buildings, special sensitivity had to be shown here – instead of new construction, the primary focus here was on revitalization. Two new buildings were added to the historic post office site in Schöneberg, and the former roofs were activated for commercial use. This resulted in a modern building complex of shops, offices, restaurants and apartments open to the public on a total area of 32,000 m². Green spaces in the direct vicinity and a great infrastructure make this location particularly attractive.

The buildings, some of which are listed, had to be preserved and thus represented a major challenge for the architects. Different buildings were given an individual character – which in each case also results from the creation of the buildings in different decades – and yet in total fit into a coherent overall picture. Brick facades form a core design element here.

Technical data: location, builder, construction period and more

The Bricks Berlin Schöneberg was a challenging project over a very large area, and accordingly took several years to complete. Here you can find some of the technical facts about this revitalization project, such as the builder or the location.

Location: Hauptstraße & Belziger Straße, Berlin Schöneberg
Project: Revitalisation, conversion & extension
Client: Trockland Management GmbH
Period: 2014 – 2020
Total gross area: 32,000 m² (total)

Architekten Graft: Founder Interview – Real Estate & New Construction Projects

The architectural firm Graft is a nationally and internationally successful company that now has offices in Berlin, Beijing and Los Angeles. With over 150 architects and awarded with various prizes, Graft is a highly renowned architecture firm. Their portfolio includes a wide variety of projects all over the world, from historic preservation and container buildings to modern high-rises and future projects such as e-filling stations or Volocopter stations, Graft is extremely versatile. For even more information on Graft, check out our in-depth article here: Graft Architecture Firm. We also conducted an interview with the founders, whose inspirations and exciting answers you can read here in 3 interview parts:

More pictures & impressions of the Bricks Berlin

Here you get more impressions about the Bricks Berlin Schöneberg, facade and the special features of the design. The signature look here is especially the brick facade and the corresponding, natural color scheme.

Luxury properties Berlin Grunewald, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf – “Villa M” by Graft Architekturbüro

Lisa-Marie — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:51:55 +0000

Villa M Berlin – Villa M in Grunewald is a private residence designed by the renowned architectural firm Graft from Berlin. This villa in the attractive residential area of Grunewald stands out with its modern and unique design language. Design and implementation are individual and set an absolute highlight in the neighborhood. Here we tell you what makes Villa M special, show you exclusive footage of the interior and exterior and also introduce you to the famous architecture firm Graft. Get to know Villa M and the world of architecture anew! Are you also interested in the architecture of the future? Then check out the interview section about Graft’s future projects: Volocopter, e-charging stations & Co.

Villa M Berlin: Design highlight in Grunewald

Villa M is one of the few private residential buildings that the renowned architectural firm Graft from Berlin has realized. The client is a private individual, and commissioned the architects with this residential project. Villa M was built as a new building between 2015 and 2017, and forms an architectural highlight in Berlin Grunewald between rather “classic villas” in the neighborhood. Modern aesthetics and formal language are the focus here, and leave the classical architecture far behind. Unique architectural language, special lines of sight and an idiosyncratic facade make this property an absolute eye-catcher. What makes the Villa M in Berlin, and what it looks like, you can find out in the following.

Location in Berlin Grunewald: Villas as far as the eye can see

Villa M is located in Berlin, Grunewald. The district is very popular and is home to some large, high-quality houses and villas. The proximity to the Grunewald forest, as well as to the banks of the Havel river, make this area particularly attractive. Secluded on the outskirts of the city with forests and lakes, yet very centrally located: that is the attraction of Grunewald. Those who live here once often never want to leave.

Here you can see the villa again in a view from the garden. The Villa M is a highlight from all angles! Similar to a good sculpture, Villa M opens up a new tension for the eye from all sides. The building leaves room for interpretation, and this is also intended by the architects. Find out for yourself what associations Villa M evokes in you personally!

Special Features: Individual design language, ceramic facade and window frontage

What makes Villa M so special? On the one hand, it is the unique language of form, which is intended to be reminiscent of an erratic block located in a glacial landscape. This is intended to express both the proximity to nature and the desire for expressive, creative power. The trapezoidal and sculptural form gives Villa M enormous recognition value, and makes it stand out strongly from neighbouring properties.

What is special about it is that the building’s visual axes are aligned with the green spaces of the neighbourhood, creating the greatest possible privacy. Another highlight: The four-storey building is encased in a spatially folded façade made of ceramic panels. Room-high glass surfaces complete the modern, idiosyncratic look of Villa M.

Technical data: location, construction period, living space and more

Villa M is a unique project and an absolute collector’s item. We have summarized the peripheral facts and most important information for you. Location, as well as builder, living space and much more. Get to know Villa M here via technical data:

Location: Berlin-Grunewald
Project: New construction of a villa with granny annexe
Client: Private
Period: 2015 – 2017
Living space: 530 m²
Facade: Ceramic tiles
4 floors

Architects Graft: Founder interview about real estate, projects and e-filling stations

The architecture firm Graft was founded by 3 Germans and is a nationally and internationally successful company. They now have offices in Berlin, Los Angeles and Beijing, and the team is very large with 150 architects. You can find out what Graft is all about, what makes the firm tick and what other projects they have in their portfolio in our in-depth post: Graft Architecture Firm. We also conducted an extensive interview with the founders. What the architects think about their projects and their work, and what makes them tick, you can read here in the interview, which was divided into 3 topics:

More pictures & impressions: Villa M inside and outside

You haven’t seen enough of Villa M yet? Here you will find more pictures and impressions of the very special architecture of this property. No matter from which angle you look at Villa M, you will always discover something new, and it develops new charms through every angle – just like the perfect sculpture. In addition to the facade, discover the fireplace in the interior and the illuminated facade in the twilight.