GSW-Building, Office building in Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany
The GSW-Building is an office structure in Kreuzberg featuring a double-facade system with colored solar screens in shades of pink, orange, and red. These screens shift their appearance throughout the day, creating different visual effects that change with the light.
Constructed between 1991 and 1999, this was the first tall office building completed in Berlin after reunification. It connects to a pre-existing 1950s tower, bridging two different eras of the city's development.
The building marks the beginning of new construction in this part of Berlin after the wall came down, showing how the city rebuilt itself. Walking past it, you notice how it fits into a neighborhood that has transformed significantly in recent decades.
The building uses natural ventilation through an aerodynamic wind roof and adjustable western facade screens for comfort. The entrance hall functions as a covered public space, making it easy to explore the complex without much planning needed.
The public entrance hall is designed like a covered street and regularly hosts exhibitions and cultural events. This transforms it into more than just an office building, functioning as a gathering point in the neighborhood.
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