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Future of the department store on Ku’damm: New high-rise plans are causing excitement!
The future of the Galeria department store on Kurfürstendamm in Charlottenburg is in the balance. References to sales plans and possible new buildings raise questions about the housing situation in Berlin.
Future of the department store on Ku’damm: New high-rise plans are causing excitement!
The future of the Galeria department store on Kurfürstendamm in Berlin is in the balance! After the Signa Group went bankrupt in November last year, plans for the traditional department store began to falter. While some branches, such as those on Alexanderplatz, have already been closed, the building on Ku'damm will remain intact - at least for the time being. Signa boss René Benko once had big visions for the property, including the construction of high-rise buildings to create much-needed living space. But these plans are now in danger of failing as the Berlin Senate has issued a right of first refusal regulation for the property, which means that the state of Berlin may be considered as a buyer berlin-live.de reported.
New building plans for Lichtenberg
Meanwhile, there is also news from Lichtenberg, where Becken Development GmbH is planning an ambitious project: a 128-meter high-rise is to be built on the site of the former Galeria department store. This building project was recently presented to the Berlin Building Council and could represent a significant redesign for the area between Lichtenberg and Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. The architects of HemprichTophof presented a concept for a multifunctional high-rise building that would not only provide living space, but also create spaces for leisure and work. The construction is described by the city as a “unique opportunity”. developmentcity.de reported.
The planned high-rise building could accommodate retail space, medical practices and event facilities on the lower floors, while the upper floors would be used for offices and apartments. However, the future of the project remains uncertain as plans for the A100 motorway could potentially have a major impact on the development of the surrounding area. A public roof terrace and the design of the outdoor areas are also part of the design, showing that this project encompasses many facets. However, there are still many unresolved questions before construction can progress as planned.