AERA Berlin: Forward-looking office complex with green roof garden completed
Bauwens celebrates the completion of AERA Berlin in Berlin-Charlottenburg, a showcase property that combines work, life, technology, and nature. The eight-story office complex, located in the immediate vicinity of the Spree River, offers 12,000 square meters of modern office space that can be flexibly divided into up to 24 units. With this innovative space concept, Bauwens is responding to the changing requirements of the working world and offering companies of all sizes and from a wide range of industries optimal working conditions. The project was acquired by Real I.S. AG for two institutional special funds/special assets and was completed in a planning and construction period of five and a half years. The renowned architectural firm Grüntuch-Ernst is responsible for the architectural design of the building.
The high-quality façade and flexible floor plans allow the rooms to be used individually, from law firms to start-ups. Architectural highlights include the spacious foyer with ceilings over six meters high and the continuous panoramic glazing of the conference areas at the southern tip, which is over five meters wide.
"AERA Berlin is not only an architectural highlight, but also a prime example of forward-looking urban development. With AERA, we are showing how innovative building concepts can integrate green spaces into urban environments," says Clemens Stahr, managing partner of Bauwens Development GmbH Berlin.
Green roof garden contributes to improved urban climate
Covering a total of 2,200 square meters, the accessible roof garden at AERA Berlin forms an impressive green backdrop above the city's rooftops. Not only does it offer tenants a place to retreat and relax in a magnificent atmosphere, but with over 25 different plant species and trees up to 12 meters high, it also binds a total of approximately five tons of CO2 per year. The integration of nature into the urban working environment makes AERA Berlin a model project for sustainable urban development. "The roof garden at AERA is probably the most spectacular of its kind in Germany," Stahr continues. "Modern office locations need uniqueness to be a real magnet for top talent. AERA offers exactly that and will also help to improve the quality of life in the entire surrounding area." AERA is currently aiming for DGNB Platinum certification.
As part of the project, Bauwens is launching an extensive neighborhood development on Charlottenburg's Mierendorff Island. On the neighboring land alone, another 100,000 square meters of residential and commercial space will soon be developed. This urban innovation will significantly enhance the neighborhood. The immediate surroundings are already characterized by a diverse cultural offering and fast transport connections. The Richard-Wagner-Platz and Mierendorffplatz underground stations are within walking distance. Berlin's main train station is only a 15-minute drive away.
Current images for editorial use in connection with this press release are available at this link. Please credit the respective photographer (see file name) when using images. Further information on the project can be found on our project page: AERA – A Bauwens project.
