WÆSCHEFABRIK Berlin

Historical heritage meets the modern working world: WÆSCHEFABRIK Berlin becomes a sustainable location for research and collaboration 

The WÆschefabrik Berlin is a listed factory building, which was constructed between 1910 and 1912 as one of Berlin's first reinforced concrete structures. With its austere neoclassical style and striking inner courtyard, the five-storey complex is a listed building.

Transformation into a modern workplace

As part of the project, the historic building was redesigned into a vibrant workplace and research facility. Today, it offers flexible office workspaces, meeting rooms and areas for institutes to use for seminars and libraries. In addition, new communication areas such as a café and co-working spaces were created on the ground floor. Archive areas and technical centres were integrated into the basement.

Renovation under special requirements

The renovation was carried out in accordance with listed building and fire safety regulations. Through the use of sustainable technologies and the development of a new fire safety concept, the building was adapted to modern requirements in a future-proof manner.

Drees & Sommer took on comprehensive project management across all phases and ensured efficient processes, transparent communication and compliance with funding requirements. A particular challenge was coordinating the authorities involved, especially with regard to monument protection. 

Added value

• Revitalisation of a historic building in compliance with monument protection regulations
• Flexible working environments for modern office and institute use
• Integration of sustainable technologies and LEED-Gold-certification
• Technically sophisticated renovation for future-proof use
• Creation of communication areas such as co-working spaces for exchange and collaboration

Services

• Efficient project management across all phases
• Construction management
• Financing and subsidy controlling
• Technical and economic controlling
• LEED-certification
• Tenant management