Future of the department store on Ku’damm: New high -rise plans provide excitement!

Future of the department store on Ku’damm: New high -rise plans provide excitement!

Kurfürstendamm, 10719 Berlin, Deutschland - The future of the Galeria department store on Kurfürstendamm in Berlin is on the brink! After the bankruptcy of the Signa Group in November last year, the plans for the traditional department store falter. While some branches, such as those at Alexanderplatz, have already been closed, the building on Ku’damm should be preserved - at least for the time being. Signa boss René Benko once had great visions for the property, including the construction of high-rise buildings for creating urgently needed living space. However, these plans are now threatening to fail because the Berlin Senate has issued a pre -purchase law regulation for the property, which means that the state of Berlin may be considered as a buyer, as berlin-live.de reported.

new building plans for Lichtenberg

In the meantime there is also news from Lichtenberg, where the pool Development GmbH plans an ambitious project: A 128-meter high-rise is to be built on the site of the former Galeria department store. This construction project was recently presented in the Berlin construction college and could represent a significant redesign for the area between Lichtenberg and Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. The architects of the Hemprichtophof presented a concept for a multifunctional high -rise that not only offer living space, but should also create spaces for leisure and work. The construction is described by the city as a "unique opportunity", such as Developmentstadt.de reported.

The planned high -rise could accommodate areas for retail, medical practices and event opportunities on the lower floors, while the upper floors are to be used for offices and apartments. However, the future of the project remains uncertain because the plans for the A100 motorway could potentially have a major impact on the development of the environment. A public roof terrace and the design of the outdoor areas are also part of the design, which shows that this project includes many facets. Nevertheless, there are still many unresolved questions before the construction can progress as planned.