New highlight in the centre of Berlin
The construction project will be implemented on the basis of the I-B4a development plan for Alexanderplatz adopted by the Senate Administration for Urban Development, Building and Housing in 2000 and the urban development contract concluded by the State of Berlin with the project-executing agency in 2022. The design of the Kleihues and Kleihues office was closely coordinated with the Berlin Building College. Important project features, such as an innovative sustainability concept, the publicly accessible roof terrace and areas for public use are in line with the high-rise building mission statement for Berlin.
Located in an absolutely central location and perfectly connected from a logistical point of view, the office tower with its modern spaces and versatile uses will be the new highlight in the centre of Berlin. The 134-metre-high tower was designed by the Berlin-based architecture firm Kleihues und Kleihues and comprises around 30,000 square metres of flexibly usable office space overlooking Berlin. Keeping the rooms open and spacious, they should be equipped with modern and intelligent technology and floor-to-ceiling windows. 1,000 square metres were pledged to the State of Berlin for commercial use for the benefit of the public.
The department store will continue as the Galeria Weltstadthaus. In addition, around 1,650 square metres are planned for a high-quality food area and small-scale retail on the first floor and ground floor. On the two upper floors, a so-called food culture market covering around 3,500 square metres is planned to combine enjoyment, culture and shopping. The spacious roof terrace overlooking the Berlin television tower should be publicly accessible.