Under the motto “Berlin needs a new building culture – a reuse culture,” the Berlin Senate Department for Urban Development, Construction, and Housing is showcasing pioneering projects of high design quality that contribute to sustainable urban development. Among other things, the exhibition features the Spreestudios – Platte and Kantine project, which we implemented and which is characterized by a careful yet fundamental conversion practice that demonstrates the transformation potential of so-called prefabricated buildings from the GDR era. During the conversion process, the supporting structure of the former customs administration building in Rummelsburger Bucht was raised, making use of existing load reserves, and redesigned into a creative hub.
PRESERVING THE PAST. EMBRACING THE NEW. Culture of adaptive Reuse in Berlin
“For us, this means taking a thoughtful approach to preserving and creatively developing existing buildings. As we see it, reuse culture relies on the potential of existing buildings. Instead of demolition and new construction, it opens up avenues for sustainable urban development with high design quality.
In our exhibition “PRESERVING THE EXISTING. CREATING THE NEW. Culture of adaptive Reuse in Berlin,” we ask ourselves what has already been achieved in this area in Berlin and what potential still remains to be tapped.”
-Exhibition announcement by the Senate Department for Urban Development, Construction, and Housing
17.10.2025 – 27.02.2026
Exhibited Project: Spreestudios – Platte und Kantine
Exhibition Space of the Senate Department for Urban Development, Construction, and Housing
Württembergische Straße 6
10707 Berlin
Vernissage
Thursday, 16.10.2025 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Registration possible until 14.10.2025
Registration