“Silhouettes” Wall design BERLIN

Context

The industrial architecture of “Plattenbau” in Marzahn, a district in East Berlin, has had a strong impact on the landscape of the neighbourhoods, creating a desolate uniformity.

Thermal refurbishment in silhouettes

Children often play here but the surrounding buildings make it look like a prison courtyard. Thanks to the decor it’s become fun and lively with shadow and light.

Conrad
A youth living in the neighbourhood

Contracting owner : Friedenshort
Place : District of Marzahn – Berlin / Germany

The point of departure

How could the uniformity of the facades be reduced and the monotony of the architecture broken?

Action / result

Thanks to the aesthetic concept of “tree shadows projected onto the facades”, it was possible to solve several of the problems caused by the architecture of these buildings by:

ending the isolation of the block by creating a singularity noticed by everyone.
breaking the linearity of the facades.
creating a daily dynamism, both permanent and playful (animals are hidden in the trees to catch the
gaze of parents and encourage the children to play).

The actors of the project

Contracting owner: Friedenshort.
Project manager: BBP Bauconsulting.

Budget et Technique

Cost of the monumental mural design project:

Project coordination/ Design / Production of the overall design.
€60 K ex. tax*.

The property in figures:

Budget for the thermal refurbishment of the facades of €2 million.
Timetable for carrying out the project: 1 year.

Technical characteristics of the painted facades:

ETI polystyrene.

*Excluding scaffolding, surface preparation, team facilities, site office with access to water and living expenses.