Friedrich-Ebert-Siedlung

Friedrich-Ebert-Siedlung is a residential complex containing around 1,400 apartments with standardized floor plans and loggias spread across several streets. Most units consist of two rooms with a chamber, kitchen, bathroom, and balcony.

Construction began in 1929 when Louise Ebert, widow of Germany's first president Friedrich Ebert, laid the foundation stone. The project emerged during a period of severe housing shortage in Berlin and aimed to provide modern and affordable homes for workers and employees.

The complex embodies New Objectivity through its unadorned facades, flat roofs, and cubic forms arranged in linear patterns. This architectural language represented a radical break from ornamental traditions and shows how contemporary building practices had become at that time.

The complex connects to public transport via Müllerstrasse and is easily accessible from central Berlin. The settlement is open to pedestrians and allows for a relaxed walk through its linear structures and green spaces.

The settlement sits within Berlin's African Quarter, where street names reflect colonial history but several were renamed in 2018 to honor anti-colonial activists. This street renaming shows how the city has critically reassessed its past and adapted its urban spaces to reflect that change.

Location: Berlin

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Architects: Paul Mebes, Paul Emmerich

Architectural style: New Objectivity

GPS coordinates: 52.55820,13.33320

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04