Rebuilding of GESOBAU administrative headquarter into senior citizens' housing

General information

Through reuse and refurbishment, the former headquarters of GESOBAU AG at Wilhelmsruher Damm 142, Reinickendorf, has been transformed into a new residential and commercial building with a total of 66 new and six existing flats.  

Target values

  • Economical
  • Ecological
  • Social

Content focus

  • Urban / neighbourhood development
  • Construction type / method
  • Climate adaptation

Innovation type

  • Technical
  • Ecological
  • Social
  • Economical

Funding

  • Private funding (foundations, associations, etc.)
  • Public, federal state

Cooperation

Type of co-creation

The entire process is designed collaboratively. From start to finish, creative and participatory methods are used to establish a common understanding and take action. A core team consisting of individuals with extensive experience and specific expertise drives the process by providing appropriate and creative support and guidance. 

Society involvement

Information opportunities are offered to organised civil society and/or local society.

Constellation of actors

Economic actors

Result and effect

Results and impacts in terms of affordability and other ecological and social target values

  • Affordability
    • Affordable housing for senior citizens
  • Social target values
    • Barrier-free apartments for an ageing society
    • Stabilisation of the neighbourhood through services for tenants
  • Ecological target values
    • Conservation of resources (grey energy) through reuse of existing buildings

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