Berlin
Zalando headquarters
Berlin, Germany / 09.2016 - 10.2018
PORR and pde Integrale Planung GmbH carried out the extension of Zalando’s Berlin headquarters on behalf of MGO I+II Development GmbH & Co. KG, project companies of Münchner Grund Immobilien Bauträger GmbH. The project comprises two office buildings with a total gross floor area of around 50,000 m². In addition to the construction work, PORR was responsible for the general planning as well as the entire detailed design for the architecture, structural engineering and building services.
Facts & Figures
Company
PORR GmbH & Co. KGaA, pde Integrale Planung GmbH
Type
Office buildings, Technical building services planning, Architecture, Structural design, Building certification
Runtime
09.2016 - 10.2018
Two buildings forming a cohesive ensemble
The two office buildings were developed as a cohesive corporate site within an established Berlin neighbourhood. The design draws on the perimeter block development typical of Berlin and opens up the inner courtyards to the adjacent urban space. Transparent façades characterise the exterior design and create visual connections between the different areas of the complex.
Atrium connects the levels
A multi-storey atrium forms the central circulation area of the headquarters and connects the different levels. The workspaces and communal areas are accessed from the lobby, whilst open staircases provide additional links between the floors. So-called ‘living rooms’, open-plan workspaces, kitchenettes, as well as seating and communal areas complement the spatial concept.
Spaces for work and interaction
The office spaces are complemented by communal areas and linked together across the various storeys. Workstations and meeting areas are situated in direct spatial proximity to open communal areas. The inner courtyards complement the complex by providing further open spaces within the building complex.
General and detailed design using BIM
In addition to construction, PORR undertook the general design and the entire detailed design of the project. Architecture, structural engineering, building services and other specialist disciplines were coordinated within a joint planning process. The BIM (Building Information Modelling) method was used for project management.
A single site for a variety of uses
The complex brings together office, communication and communal areas at a single, contiguous corporate site in Berlin. The atrium, inner courtyards and shared spaces complement the workspaces and create a variety of spaces for users.
