When capital cities like Paris and Berlin resolved to switch off lighting for public buildings and landmarks in July 2022 in order to save energy in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the cities created a ripple effect throughout central Europe. Images of dark iconic landmarks swept through the media and allowed politicians a momentary act of environmental demonstration. However, designers have started to question the sustainability of this ad hoc step. Seen from a broader perspective the impression arises that this alleged radical action has been part of a rather media-savvy campaign with small effect in cities at night. Further steps are necessary to reassess urban lighting that may have a major impact on energy saving and sustainability.
Berlin: The Latest Architecture and News
Learning From Europe: Beyond Symbolic Dark Landmarks to Save Energy at Night
https://www.archdaily.com/996083/learning-from-europe-beyond-symbolic-dark-landmarks-to-save-energy-at-nightThomas Schielke
Lindower 22 Building / Asa Studio Albanese
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Architects: Asa Studio Albanese
- Area: 1230 m²
- Year: 2015
https://www.archdaily.com/970056/lindower-22-building-asa-studio-albaneseAndreas Luco
POP Kudamm Cultural Space / GRAFT
https://www.archdaily.com/993718/pop-kudamm-cultural-space-graftValeria Silva
Leubinger Fürstenhügel Service Station / MONO Architekten
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Architects: MONO Architekten
- Area: 2200 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Kalzip, Klingenberg Dekoramik, LIGNOTREND, Swiss Krono AG, Warema
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Professionals: ETB Nord, ee concept, GIG GmbH, Heister – Ronkartz, Artesia GmbH, +4
https://www.archdaily.com/992755/leubinger-furstenhugel-service-station-mono-architektenAndreas Luco
EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin Offices / Tchoban Voss Architekten
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Architects: Tchoban Voss Architekten
- Area: 32000 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: HESS TIMBER, Rieder Group, BWE-Bau Fertigteilwerk, Biedenkapp Stahlbau, MicroShade A/S, +1
https://www.archdaily.com/992168/edge-suedkreuz-berlin-offices-tchoban-voss-architektenBianca Valentina Roșescu
Julia Stoschek Collection Berlin / Meyer-Grohbrügge
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Architects: Meyer-Grohbrügge
- Area: 3000 m²
- Year: 2016
https://www.archdaily.com/991546/julia-stoschek-collection-berlin-meyer-grohbruggeAndreas Luco
Art Gallery Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler / Meyer-Grohbrügge
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Architects: Meyer-Grohbrügge
- Area: 300 m²
- Year: 2017
https://www.archdaily.com/991466/art-gallery-kraupa-tuskany-zeidler-meyer-grohbruggePaula Pintos
Berlin Biennale Exhibition / Meyer-Grohbrügge
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Architects: Meyer-Grohbrügge
- Area: 1558 m²
- Year: 2020
https://www.archdaily.com/991477/berlin-biennale-exhibition-meyer-grohbruggeAndreas Luco
Building Community Kurfürstenstrasse / June-14 Meyer-Grohbrügge & Chermayeff
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Architects: June-14 Meyer-Grohbrügge & Chermayeff
- Area: 3700 m²
- Year: 2022
https://www.archdaily.com/991465/building-community-kurfurstenstrasse-june-14-meyer-grohbrugge-and-chermayeffPaula Pintos
Cuvry Campus / Tchoban Voss Architekten
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Architects: Tchoban Voss Architekten
- Area: 40000 m²
- Year: 2021
https://www.archdaily.com/991353/cuvry-campus-tchoban-voss-architektenPaula Pintos
Construction Progresses on BIG’s High-Rise Building in East Side Berlin
The third tallest building in Berlin, a 142 meters high-rise by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), is expected to be completed by 2023. Located close to the Warschauer station and the Mercedes-Benz Arena, The EDGE East Side will be a vertical hub of 65,000 square meters that connects two of Berlin's most vibrant and artistic suburbs: Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg.
Blending contemporary urban requirements and natural elements, the structure will feature 360 views of East Berlin and 36 floors of shared and dedicated workplaces. Some building sections will serve organizations or individuals focusing primarily on sustainability, education, or social issues. The tower will also host Amazon's offices, with room for up to 3400 employees.
https://www.archdaily.com/990232/bigs-high-rise-building-breaks-ground-in-east-berlinPaula Cano
Atelier Gardens TON 1 / MVRDV
https://www.archdaily.com/990153/atelier-gardens-studio-1-mvrdvPaula Pintos
Climate Positive Living in Schleizer Straße / Peter Ruge Architekten
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Architects: Peter Ruge Architekten
- Area: 4313 m²
- Year: 2021
https://www.archdaily.com/989748/climate-positive-living-in-schleizer-strasse-peter-ruge-architektenValeria Silva
Schœnegarten Kurfuerstenstrasse Berlin / Tchoban Voss Architekten
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Architects: Tchoban Voss Architekten
- Area: 23560 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: GBJ Geithner Betonmanufaktur Joachimsthal GmbH, Helm Tischlerei und Fensterbau GmbH, Janinhoff, Metallbau Senkbeil, Metallbau Ullrich, +1
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Professionals: Intertec, Weiske + Partner, KuBuS Landscape Architecture, Design Alchemists, Metallbau Ullrich
https://www.archdaily.com/989194/schoenegarten-kurfuerstenstrasse-berlin-tchoban-voss-architektenBianca Valentina Roșescu
Nike Experience Hub – Potsdamer Platz / Blossity
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Architects: Blossity
- Area: 325 m²
- Year: 2022
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Professionals: capattistaubach, Oxford Properties
https://www.archdaily.com/988636/nike-experience-hub-potsdamer-platz-blossityValeria Silva