Radialsystem III, Industrial pumping station in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany.
Radialsystem III is a pumping station situated along the Spree River in Berlin's Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district. The building merges original 19th-century red brick architecture with contemporary glass structures and contains multiple floors with spaces for exhibitions and events.
The structure was built in 1878 as part of Berlin's inaugural sewage infrastructure and served multiple city districts. It underwent various transformations during and after the 20th century before its conversion into a cultural venue.
The site functions today as a cultural venue where art exhibitions and performances take place within a historic industrial setting. Visitors can see how the former machine rooms and technical spaces have been adapted for contemporary creative use.
The venue is accessible by public transportation and located in an active cultural neighborhood with other attractions nearby. Visitors should know that the interior consists of separate areas and opening times vary depending on scheduled events.
The building remained closed to the public for many years while falling into disrepair before artists and cultural groups intervened in the 1990s. Their efforts transformed it from an abandoned industrial structure into an active community and creative hub.
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