Unité d'Habitation of Berlin, Residential high-rise in Westend, Germany
The Unité d'Habitation is a residential tower block in Westend, Germany, designed by Swiss architect Le Corbusier. The building rises 17 stories and is organized into repeating residential cells arranged horizontally along the facade.
Le Corbusier planned the building for the International Building Exhibition to address the housing shortage after the Second World War and finished it in 1958. The complex was converted into condominiums three decades later, securing its long-term preservation.
The name refers to Corbusier's concept of a vertical street where neighbors meet in shared corridors and rooftop areas. Residents still use the communal spaces on the ground floor and roof that were part of the original design.
The complex can be viewed from the outside at any time, while the interior communal areas are accessible only to residents and invited guests. Visitors can get a good view of the entire facade and rooftop terrace from the adjacent Olympic Park.
Each apartment spans two floors with an internal gallery that gives the space an open feel. The rooftop holds a kindergarten and open areas originally planned for communal living.
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