j. mayer h. architects stacks experiential volt berlin complex

j. mayer h. architects stacks experiential volt berlin complex
all images courtesy of j. mayer h. architects

a design by j. mayer h. architects has been announced as the winning proposal for ‘volt berlin’, a mixed-use complex near the german capital’s alexanderplatz. the clustered concept comprises a multi-brand store, a hotel and experiential events space, encouraging the visitors to the site to adopt a ‘smart urban lifestyle’.

the building is composed of a series of unevenly stacked boxes that respond directly to their function. a horizontal voided volume encircles the structure forming an illuminated band that presents the complex’s internal activity to its surroundings. the ‘volt’ will host events such as indoor-skydiving and a surf wave, establishing the center as a vibrant and dynamic part of berlin’s urban fabric.

the building is composed of a series of unevenly stacked boxes

the scheme comprises dynamic and active interiors

the project presents the complex’s internal activity to the surrounding area

project info:

architects: j. mayer h. und partner, architekten, jürgen mayer h.
competition team: christoph emenlauer, simon kassner, bart van den hoven, mehrdad mashaie, mael kang, paul angelier, julien sarale
status: invited competition 2014, 1st prize
client: TKN real estate solutions AG in cooperation with jochen schweizer projects AG
fire security consultant: KLW ingenieure GmbH
structural engineer: knippers helbig GmbH
building service engineer: transsolar energietechnik GmbH
cost planning: jablonka sieber partner architekten
engineering consultant, escalators and elevators: lüsebrink ingenieure VBI
total floor area: approx. 29,500 sqm
retail space: approx. 13,000 sqm
gastronomy: approx. 2,000 sqm
hotel: approx. 7,500 sqm