Ernst-Reuter-Siedlung

Ernst-Reuter-Siedlung is a residential ensemble with 423 housing units spread across several linear buildings and a point tower in northern Berlin. The structures feature flat roofs and plainly designed facades accessed through the private street Theodor-Heuss-Weg.

The complex was built between 1953 and 1955 as Berlin's first post-war demonstration construction project that launched urban renewal efforts. The street Theodor-Heuss-Weg was named in 1954 when the federal president attended the dedication ceremony.

The complex is named after Berlin's mayor Ernst Reuter and represents the city's reconstruction efforts after the war. Residents use the shared spaces between buildings as gathering points in their daily lives.

The complex connects well to public transportation with multiple U-Bahn stations nearby, particularly Voltastraße and Bernauer Straße. The area is easily walkable and offers a straightforward route through the residential streets for exploring the architecture.

The facades appear simple and modern with protruding roofs that were an unusual feature for the 1950s. This design was still uncommon on construction sites of that era and stood out immediately.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Inception: 1953

Architects: Felix Hinssen, Peter Matischiok, Fritz Eggeling, Helmut Ollk, Werner Weber

GPS coordinates: 52.53618,13.38627

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48