Whilst working for BHBVT the Alice Salomon College project was obtained by winning the 1st prize in a competition and is situated in Berlin. Its completion is planned for the year 2024, with a gross floor area of 10,057 sqm and a total cost of €36.9 million.

The proposed solution completes the block in accordance with the original urban design. The front facade is elegantly curved and features a 10-floor tower serving as the focal point facing Kokoschkaplatz. Instead of replicating the historical colonnade motif in the urban design, the building showcases a contemporary interpretation, featuring a two-story cut that serves as the main entrance. By developing an urban block, a generous amount of free space is created in the interior, which is further divided in harmony with the surrounding structures to create space for two inner courtyards. The concept of creating an inner heart of the building offers a high-quality environment for occupants, complementing the existing university building and separating it from the adjacent job center by the canteen wing. The building’s clear articulation, harmonious proportions, and connection to Berlin’s Gründerzeit commercial buildings contribute to its overall effectiveness.

The structure is clearly defined as an educational facility by its large-format windows and pillar-like structure. The result is a relationship between the wall and windows that gives the impression that the building is both monolithic and perforated.

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