Naturnahe Räume in urbaner Lage – „Walden 48“ in der Detailbetrachtung (lecture only accessible in German)
Farid Scharabi - SCHARABI ARCHITEKTEN

Between Georgen Parochial Cemetery and Volkspark Friedrichshain lies the collaborative building project Walden 48 with more than 40 apartments. The building was developed in pure timber construction with a sustainable energy concept. It responds both to the listed areas of the cemetery and to the situation on the busy Landsberger Allee.
On the street side, the two-story base recedes behind the historic cemetery wall, while the residential block with slate façade appears to float above it.
Towards the park-like cemetery grounds, the house opens up with deep loggias that make the bulkhead construction readable. The garden façade and the staggered storey are covered with natural larch formwork.
The architectural concept creates an extraordinary connection between urban and natural spaces.