Karree
Public condenser for social inclusivity in Friedrichshain, Berlin
E. Ipek (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
H.J. Bultstra – Mentor (TU Delft - Public Building and Housing Design)
G.Y. Warries – Mentor (TU Delft - Teachers of Practice / AE+T)
Sang Lee – Mentor (TU Delft - Public Building and Housing Design)
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Abstract
Gentrification is a controversial process where lower-income neighborhoods are transformed into affluent areas through the arrival of higher-income residents and development efforts. Friedrichshain in Berlin serves as a prominent example of this phenomenon. Since the 1990s, the neighborhood has attracted artists and young professionals, causing property values to rise and making it difficult for long-time residents to stay. Gentrification has resulted in the displacement of low-income residents, a shift in the neighborhood's demographics, and a change in its cultural landscape. The real estate market's development has played a significant role in driving up property values and rents, further exacerbating the situation. In response to these effects, a Public Condenser is being designed as a social catalyst, aiming to mitigate the impacts of gentrification by providing a space for diverse individuals to share knowledge and creativity. The project's goal is to foster innovation and progress, following the theme of "Boundless architecture," and potentially serve as a prototype for similar neighborhoods in need.