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The Schillerberg is located on the border between the Schillerkiez and Tempelhofer Feld. Hidden among trees, the terraced building nestles against the Brandwand and, with its angular concrete surface and planted terraces, is reminiscent of a mountain. The open stairwell lies hidden between the new building and the wall. The ascent through the "cave" offers an alternating immersion into the dark core of the building and emergence into the greenery of the surrounding trees. The contrast between the surfaces of the existing Brandwand and the concrete of the new building intensifies the feeling of being in a cave, between rock and earth. The terraces of each floor are connected by spiral staircases. This secondary circulation enables climbing the Schillerberg from the outside. The summit of this mountain, the roof terrace, is a communal space for all the residents of the building. Like the other terraces, it is extensively planted and creates space for diverse appropriation. Due to the trees of the adjacent allotment gardens, the roof terrace is the only place in the building that offers a view of the Tempelhofer Feld.

The floor plan of the apartments is characterized by a hexagonal grid that creates exciting spatial situations and gives the facade its special, almost geological appearance. The residential units range from 40 to 170 m², with the largest apartment, the cluster apartment, on the first upper floor. Here, four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, are arranged around a communal living area. Each bedroom in the building is connected to the terrace via a conservatory. Through sliding doors, the space can therefore be dark and withdrawn or bright and open. The kitchens also have a special relationship with the outdoor space. A large tilting window above the work surface gives the feeling of cooking outside. The terraces that encompass each floor offer the possibility of encounter and community among the residents of the Schillerberg.

a gradient of privacy

the layers of your room allows you to compress and extend the privacy of your space. live with doors fully open or closed, controlling the connection of your space to the common terraces.

cooking outdoors

cooking is a communal activity found at the center of the apartment. large openings blend the indoor activities with the outside life. interact between one space and another. a kitchen that is both inside and outside.

climbing the hill

the gesture of the commonly accessible terraces is strenghtened by a secondary circulation on the surface of the hill that connects the common gardens vertically and provides the possibility to climb the building.