Bikini-Haus

The Bikini-Haus extends 200 meters along Budapester Strasse, featuring a distinctive two-tier architecture with an open-sided middle floor framed by columns.

Architects Paul Schwebes and Hans Schoszberger completed the Zentrum am Zoo complex in 1957, using funds from the Marshall Plan for post-war reconstruction.

The structure earned its name in the 1950s when the middle floor remained open, creating a visual separation between upper and lower sections like a two-piece swimsuit.

The building houses 64 retail spaces, multiple dining establishments, office areas from third to sixth floors, and connects directly to Berlin's Zoological Garden.

A 7,000-square-meter rooftop terrace offers views into the adjacent zoo exhibits, incorporating modular pop-up spaces for temporary retail installations.

Location: Berlin

Official opening: April 3, 2014

Part of: Zentrum am Zoo

Website: https://bikiniberlin.de

GPS coordinates: 52.50540,13.33620

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55