NeuHouse Apartment Building / Gewers Pudewill

An ensemble of new and old architecture in Berlin-Kreuzberg, befitting a neighborhood full of dynamic contrasts and compelling modern history. The complex design brief for a limited architecture competition included incorporating one of the oldest buildings in Berlin-Kreuzberg, a listed apartment house in a dilapidated state, as well as the challenge of designing a new residential building for the location. The listed structure was restored adhering to building conservation guidelines and an attractive new residential building was constructed as an elongated U-shaped complex directly adjoining the listed house. As a result, the buildings together form a quiet, private courtyard that has been enhanced by landscaped community areas.