AWARD „FLAT ROOF OF THE FUTURE“
Two of our projects awarded
Our two projects at Gaillardstraße 28 and Landsberger Allee 52 received the ‘Flat Roof of the Future’ („Flachdach der Zukunft“) award, recognising the sustainable use of the roofs. We are very happy about the award!

BUILDING APPLICATION SUBMITTED
Stove and ceramic museum in Velten
In Velten, Brandenburg, we are planning the partial refurbishment, remodelling and new construction of the outdoor facilities for the stove and ceramic museum (Ofen- und Keramikmuseum). We have now submitted the building application for our plans. We stay excited and look forward to the further progress of the project.

TOURING EXHIBITION „REGENIAL“
Exhibition of the winning projects from the sponge city competition at the ‘Forum Die grüne Stadt’
On Monday, 25 November 2024, the winning projects of the „REGENIAL!“ competition were exhibited at the „Forum die grüne Stadt’, including our project for the water-sensitive conversion of the schoolyard at St Ursula primary school in Berlin Zehlendorf. The exhibition was supervised by representatives of the Berliner Regenwasseragentur (Berlin Rainwater Agency) during the breaks of the event.
Photo: © Oliver Kleinschmidt

START OF CONSTRUCTION WORK AT SALVATOR SCHOOL
A new sports hall and canteen are being built
The construction of a new sports hall and canteen for the Salvator Catholic School in Berlin-Reinickendorf has begun! In addition to planning the outdoor facilities, we are also carrying out the ecological construction supervision for this project.

SECOND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTION PROJECT WITH AWO
1st Participation day in Prenzlau
In addition to our project for the assisted living facility in Wittstock/Dosse, we are now also developing climate change adaptation concepts for the ‘Dr Margarete Blank’ retirement home in Prenzlau in cooperation with and for the AWO. The first participation day with residents and staff has now taken place.

NEXT PROJECT ON THE FORMER BERLIN WALL STRIP
Building application submitted for Bernauer Straße 36
Our next project at Bernauer Strasse in Berlin is progressing well! In direct vicinity of our project at Bernauer Strasse 26 & 34, we have now submitted the planning application for No. 36 together with KOLLENDT WALDSCHMIDT Architekten. This site is also located directly on the former Berlin Wall strip.

2ND PARTICIPATION DAY ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTION
Assisted living in Wittstock
Our participation days enter their second round! Back at assisted living facility „Haus unter den Linden“ in Wittstock/Dosse, we once again spoke to the residents and staff on site. The aim of the project with the AWO is to develop strategies and concrete measures for dealing with the ecological and social challenges posed by climate change and its consequences.

SPONGE CITY TOUR ST. URSULA
Week of Climate Adaption
As part of the Climate Adaptation Week and as a result of winning the REGENIAL! competition, we organised a guided tour of the water-sensitive schoolyard at St. Ursula primary school in Zehlendorf in collaboration with the Berlin Rainwater Agency.

WE’RE RETRACING THE BERLIN WALL
Construction progress at Bernauer Straße 26/34
The construction of the two residential buildings at Bernauer Strasse 26/34 is progressing quickly. Due to the location right on the former Wall strip, we are tracing the historical course of the Wall directly in front of the building façade in consultation with the Stiftung Berliner Mauer (Berlin Wall Foundation). We are very happy that we are able to make a small contribution to bringing the history of the city to life.

AWARD CEREMONY AND PRESENTATION
REGENIAL! — Berlin award for water-sensitive planning
As part of the Rainwater Forum, organised by the Berlin Rainwater Agency, the award ceremony for the REGENIAL! sponge city competition took place, where Joerg Coqui did a presentation about our award-winning project, the schoolyard of the St. Ursula primary school in Berlin-Zehlendorf, and received the prize.
In addition to ours, nine other pioneering sponge city projects were honoured.
Photo: © Benjamin Pritzkuleit

WINNER REGENIAL 2024
Berlin award for water-sensitive planning
Our project for the water-sensitive conversion of the schoolyard of the St. Ursula primary school in Berlin Zehlendorf was awarded as winner of the REGENIAL! sponge city competition organised by the Regenwasseragentur Berlin.
It was emphasised that, despite a low budget, it was possible to achieve large-scale unsealing, a near-natural design and to use all the rainwater on site instead of discharging it into the sewage system.
We are very happy about the award and the increasing attention on the topic of the sponge city!

CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTION IN SOCIAL FACILITIES
1st Participation day in Wittstock/Dosse
Together with AWO, we are developing strategies for two social facilities to deal with climate change and its consequences and to adapt ecologically and socially to the new conditions.
The first participation day now took place with the residents and staff at the assisted living facility „Haus unter den Linden“ in Wittstock/Dosse, where we were able to gather exciting and important impressions.

APARTEMENT BUILDINGS CLINIC HOHE WARTE BAYREUTH
Competition entry with roedig . schop
In collaboration with roedig . schop architekten we took part in the planning and realisation competition for new apartment buildings at the Hohe Warte clinic in Bayreuth, Bavaria.

DAYCARE SAVOYARDESTRASSE, ENDINGEN
Competition entry with LINIE CREUTZFELDT
In collaboration with LINIE CREUTZFELDT Architekten, we took part in the competition for a new daycare facility for children in Savoyardenstrasse in Endingen am Kaiserstuhl.

IN AN INTERVIEW WITH WEEKEND.GAZETA.PL
Implementation of green roofs in Warsaw
Izabela Malachowska-Coqui talks about efforts to green cities, particularly in Hamburg, Berlin and Poland. In Hamburg, a war bunker is being transformed into a green oasis, while in Berlin, every flat roof is to be completely greened by 2024. Similar projects can also be found in Poland. Green carpets on the roofs of bus stops in Warsaw clean the air, store rainwater and improve humidity.
LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE BERNAUER STRASSE 26 & 34
The construction can begin!
87 rental apartments are being built on the former Berlin Wall line. Additional commercial units, extensive green roofs and an integrated energy concept create added value in the neighborhood and make an important contribution to climate-friendly construction.

THE ROOF BLOOMS
Office building Landsbergerallee 52
A vacant cinema with several halls was transformed into a terraced office building, into which the Jobcenter Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is now moving.

BRIDGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Children- and Youth
The construction works for the 2nd building phase are moving forward.
The bridge with the terrace is almost completed

AND THE WINNER IS…
Izabela Malachowska-Coqui as a member of the jury at the competition Stadion Szyca
Edmund Szyc Stadium and the adjacent area will undergo a metamorphosis in the future. On Friday, the city of Poznań announced the results of a competition for an urban design concept for the area. The first place went to the project of “Studio Fikus” from Gliwice, which envisages, among other things, the creation of a leafy Wilda Park with a rest zone, water reservoir, sports and recreation zones, and viewpoints.

SPRING WITH MANY FACETS
In May 2023, the residential quarter on Gaillardstraße in Berlin will be completed, opening up a world of multi-faceted spring experiences for residents. From blooming gardens and green terraces to a colorful children’s playground, the open space offers a wealth of opportunities to enjoy spring in all its diversity. The residential quarter creates an inspiring environment to fully experience the awakening of nature and the positive energies of spring.

VISITING BERLIN
Jury members of the Stadion Szyca competition draw inspiration from Berlin’s open spaces
The delegation of the Poznan City Conservator’s Office, together with the head of the Poznan City Architectural Office, council members and employees of the Office involved in the development of the E. Szyc Stadium in Poznan as a competition jury, went on an excursion to Berlin. Various recreational and sports areas in Berlin were visited under the guidance of Izabela Malchowska-Coqui.
These included Gleisdreieck Park, the Südpark area, as well as intensive and extensive natural parks within the city. They also visited Möckernkiez, located at Gleisdreieck, with architect Christoph Roedig. This excursion gave the participants the opportunity to visit various recreational and green areas and gather inspiration for the development of the city of Poznan.
