Pankehallen, Industrial building complex in Gesundbrunnen, Germany.
Pankehallen is an industrial complex in Berlin's Gesundbrunnen district, situated between two branches of the Panke river and now housing artist workshops. The site contains multiple halls with high ceilings that provide space for studios working with various materials and creative methods.
The site was built in 1897 on filled-in river land and initially operated as an industrial factory. Over time it transformed from its industrial origins into a space dedicated to artistic creation.
The site has long served as a gathering place for visual artists and creative workers from different disciplines operating side by side. The spaces bear the mark of sculptors and contemporary artists who make their work here.
The site provides multiple separate workshop areas with flexible layouts suited to different artistic practices. Visitors should expect uneven floors and open spaces that preserve the raw industrial character of the place.
The site hosted concerts by international music bands in the 1980s and played a role in Berlin's music scene of that era. This musical chapter of its history remains less known today, even as the place continues to attract creative people.
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