Atelier Gardens Berlin, Germany

Atelier Gardens is designed to demonstrate exactly what a progressive and financially resilient development model can aspire to be. The project is transforming a 110-year-old disused film studio covering 6 acres near the former Tempelhof airport in Berlin to create a 24,281-m² global social entrepreneurship campus due for completion in 2024.

The master plan by MVRDV architects set out to regenerate existing buildings on the site, and transform them into 21st century workspaces, events venues and film studios. It also aims to revive the pioneering spirit of the old film studios by including a broad range of social transformation stakeholders, as well as activists for social change and entrepreneurs. Atelier Gardens is also designed to renature the site through the creation of rooftop gardens and using naturalistic planting for soil decontamination and remediation. Its holistic approach also encompasses the sustainable reuse of materials and the launch of a zero-waste, organic and seasonal model for food service outlets.

TECHNICAL SHEET

• Developer: Fabrix

• Investors: Bertha Foundation and Fabrix Capital

• Outdoor spaces: Harris Bugg Studio

From children’s drama sessions to composting workshops and festivals, the activities programme at Atelier Gardens is designed specifically for local residents.