Berlin’s Capital Tower
Alexander
Berlin, Germany /
As part of the redevelopment of Berlin’s Alexanderplatz, a high-rise complex standing 150 metres tall and with a gross floor area of around 42,000 m² is being built on the corner of Grunerstraße and Alexanderstraße. The client is MonArch Dritte Projektentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG. PORR Design & Engineering Deutschland GmbH is responsible for the general planning of the project, which comprises a ground floor, a technical floor and, above that, twelve floors of owner-occupied flats. Access to the tower is via the central entrances and lobbies on Alexanderstraße.
Facts & Figures
Company
PORR Design & Engineering Deutschland GmbH
Type
Architecture, Sustainability, Tender management, Technical building services planning, Building physics, Building preparation, Fire protection, General planning, Structural design
Master planning for a high-rise complex on Alexanderplatz
High-rise project at Alexanderplatz
The new building comprises a total of 37 storeys. The space is divided into retail areas on the lower levels, office space, technical floors as well as residential units on the upper storeys. Access to the building is via the entrance and lobby areas on Alexanderstraße.
General planning for service phases 2 to 5
PORR is responsible for the general planning services for service phases 2 to 5. The scope of work includes: The planning services are carried out in collaboration with various specialist disciplines.
- Architecture
- Building services (TGA)
- Structural engineering
- Building physics
- Fire safety
- Construction preparation
- Sustainability planning
Building utilisation concept
The lower three storeys are intended for retail use. Above these are spaces for sports and fitness facilities, as well as office units up to the 24th storey. Above a technical floor, twelve further storeys of owner-occupied flats are planned.
Architecture and façade concept
The design is by the architectural office Ortner & Ortner Baukunst. The building is characterised by a plinth as well as two soaring tower sections. The façade structure is based on a continuous grid of storey-high frame elements. Large façade openings are planned within this structure.
Sustainability and certification
LEED certification for the entire building is envisaged as part of the planning process. Sustainability planning forms an integral part of the master planning services and will be integrated into the development of the project.
Interdisciplinary planning services
The project is being implemented in collaboration with specialist planners from various disciplines. The services include, amongst other things, architecture, structural engineering, building services, building physics, fire safety as well as sustainability aspects within the master planning.
Foundation for the realisation of the high-rise complex
The general planning services lay the groundwork for the implementation of the high-rise project at Berlin’s Alexanderplatz. The planning work forms the basis for the subsequent approval and construction processes of the building project.
The planning was carried out in collaboration with pde, our partner for planning, sustainability, BIM and Lean.
Further Facts
Alexander
- Service duration
- 03.2017 - 03.2020
