TechnoCampus Berlin – A Fusion of Industrial Heritage and Contemporary Office Architecture

Architects: Tchoban Voss Architekten 

Reviving Berlin’s Industrial Landmark

TechnoCampus Berlin, designed by Tchoban Voss Architekten, stands as a masterful blend of industrial heritage and modern workplace innovation. Located at Siemensdamm 59–62, the development occupies a 51,300 m² site forming the eastern boundary of Siemensstadt. The project preserves and revitalizes the Wernerwerk XV, a historically protected industrial building designed by Hans C. Hertlein in 1924–25 for the Siemens transmission systems factory.

Originally built in several phases and expanded until 1942, the existing complex consists of cubic volumes rising from five to ten stories. It was fully renovated in 2009, becoming home to diverse companies from technology to creative industries.

Balancing Past and Present

The design vision for TechnoCampus Berlin was to create a harmonious ensemble of historic brick façades and new constructions. The architects introduced two distinct volumes:

• BT1: A seven-story angular building
• BT2: A building with three-story extensions

These new structures are positioned to form two landscaped courtyards, enhancing the campus-like atmosphere and providing green, communal spaces for employees and visitors.

Materiality and Architectural Expression

The new office buildings are clad in matte, pastel-toned clinker brickwork with an iridescent pattern, echoing the materiality of the historic Wernerwerk XV. The façades follow a precise window and extension grid, with story-by-story cornices, pilaster strips, and flanges highlighting the architectural rhythm.

Durable masonry, architectural concrete, and metal accents lend the buildings a technical yet refined character. This palette not only pays homage to Berlin’s industrial heritage but also supports flexible, contemporary workspaces.

Sustainable and User-Centric Design

Sustainability is integral to TechnoCampus Berlin. The project achieved DGNB Platinum Certification through features such as:

• Automated ventilation control that switches off HVAC when windows are open
• External sun protection on east, south, and west façades
• Green roof terraces accessible via skylights
• Barrier-free access across the campus
• Electric vehicle charging stations in parking facilities

Beneath the BT1 courtyard lies an underground garage with 177 parking spaces (including 12 barrier-free and 30 EV charging spots). A separate two-story parking deck in the southeast corner provides 186 additional spaces.

All photographs are works of Stefan Mueller