BIG’s High-Rise Building Breaks Ground in East Side Berlin
Projected by 2023 and selected by competition, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) designs a 142 meters high-rise, the third tallest building in Berlin. Located close to the Warschauer station and the Mercedes-Benz Arena, The EDGE East Side will be a vertical hub of 65,000 square meters that connects two of Berlin's most vibrant and artistic suburbs: Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg.
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Projected by 2023 and selected by competition, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) designs a 142 meters high-rise, the third tallest building in Berlin. Located close to the Warschauer station and the Mercedes-Benz Arena, The EDGE East Side will be a vertical hub of 65,000 square meters that connects two of Berlin's most vibrant and artistic suburbs: Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg.
Blending contemporary urban requirements and natural elements, the structure will feature 360 views of East Berlin and 36 floors of shared and dedicated workplaces. Some building sections will serve organizations or individuals focusing primarily on sustainability, education, or social issues. The tower will also host Amazon with room for up to 3400 employees.
