Urban Tech Republic ,Berlin TXL) is being built as part of the remodeling of Old Tegel Airport, The site will become a technology research center, a residential district capable of housing 10,000 people, and a car-free nature reserve.
The project is directed by the State of Berlin, which commissioned Tegel Project GmbH its development and management. The local architecture firm defined the project as “a unique initiative in Europe”, so it is designed to provide Sustainable Models for Modern Urban Cities who face today housing crisis,
through a statement, Philip BottlerCEO of Tegel Projekt GmbH explained: “Berlin, like many other cities, has a lack of affordable housing. This pushes low-income people out of urban areas. Our approach is different: Berlin TxL only high-income should not have room for customers with Sustainable and livable space for all,
Construction will begin later this year and the first residential district is expected to be completed in five years. Once completed, you will have a variety of housing options, with 10% of the residential units reserved for students.
In addition, the development will include schools, Day care center, mall You public place, Since it will be a completely car free district, it will have its own bike lane.
On the other hand, the German architecture firm von Gerken, Marg and Partners Architects (GMP), which designed the original Brutalist buildings at the airport, will renovate the terminal’s old hexagonal structures into a new research center.
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