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Berlin LSP: Bikini Berlin

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The document provides information about Bikini Berlin, a revitalized shopping, office, and entertainment complex located in the heart of Berlin. It summarizes that Bikini Berlin represents the redevelopment of the historical "Zentrum am Zoo" buildings from 1957. The complex includes a shopping mall, rooftop garden, hotel, and restored Zoo Palast cinema. Bayerische Hausbau, one of Germany's largest real estate companies, invested hundreds of millions of euros into the redevelopment project.

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BI KI NI BERLI N. CO M 1/2 BIKINI BERLIN REVITALISATION OF A BERLIN SYMBOL Right in the heart of Berlins west, directly next to the citys zoo and opposite the Waldorf Astoria hotel and the Memorial Church, is a place that goes beyond conventional architecture, town planning and standard shopping malls: BIKINI BERLIN. The complex of the former Zentrum am Zoo from the 1950s includes the Bikinihaus opposite the Breitscheidplatz square, the large high-rise at Hardenbergplatz, the Zoo Palast cinema, the small high-rise with the 25hours hotel and a car park. REVITALISATION OF THE HISTORICAL ZENTRUM AM ZOO BIKINI BERLIN represents the revitalisation of the listed building ensemble from 1957, of the historical Zentrum am Zoo, and the comprehensive revitalisation of the location, which had been so dynamic and attractive in the past. With its unique combination of shopping, working, relaxation, cinema and hotel, the master plan comes from the renowned Belgian architectural office SAQ. The Munich architects firm Hild und K was commissioned with its implementation and detailed panning. The centrepiece of the complex is the historical Bikinihaus with a total length of 200 metres. An open-sided storey framed by columns, which today is fully glazed, once separated the building into one upper and one lower area. This unique feature reminded the Berliners of the revolutionary new swimwear fashion that was hitting the headlines at that time, the bikini. So the building was soon christened Bikinihaus (Bikini House) by the locals, consolidated by the fact that it soon became Berlins textile centre, housing the DOB- Verband (womens clothing association) and the headquarters of various designers. AN UNCONVENTIONAL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Today, the lower three floors of the Bikinihaus house the Concept Shopping Mall with its retail and gastronomy offers. Exclusive office spaces can be found on the third to sixth floors. One of the highlights of BIKINI BERLIN is the freely accessible, green rooftop terrace, which covers an area of 7000 square metres. From here visitors can enjoy unique views of Berlins Zoo and its animal kingdom. The terrace is designed as an urban oasis, which invites visitors to relax and unwind between shopping, working and other activities. In the lower part of the building, where visitors could find the Concept Shopping Mall, is a large hall covering an area of 3300 square metres. Attracting attention here are a spacious event area and a panoramic window with views of the zoos monkey enclosure. Sixteen pop-up stores, the so-called BIKINI BERLIN BOXES, are located on both sides of the event space. For limited periods of time, small presentation areas can be rented here to test out innovative new products and ideas. SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES In addition to the unconventional retail concept, the architecture of BIKINI BERLIN merits particular attention. This is due to the fact that the group of buildings is one of the few still preserved contemporary witnesses to West Berlins turbulent history. The Zentrum am Zoo ensemble, which was completed in 1957 by Paul Schwebes and Hans Schoszberger, was not only regarded as an architectural icon of the citys post-war redevelopment for many decades, but was also a symbol of the City Wests cityscape. The elaborate, true-to-the-original restoration of the fa巽ades of the Bikinihaus, as well as those of the small high-rise, remains true to the original 1950s architecture. Unique architectural elements are the partially coloured projections and recesses of the fa巽ade surface with large, horizontal glass panels. The interior design of the Concept Shopping Mall is modern and authentic: design elements like
BI KI NI BERLI N. CO M 2/2 the exposed steel structure, concrete ceiling and flooring made from polished Berlin paving stones dominate here. UNIQUE HOTEL AND PREMIUM CINEMA The small high-rise in the direct vicinity of the Bikinihaus building houses the 25hours design hotel with a total of 149 rooms in six categories. The experience-oriented design concept by Werner Aisslinger takes its inspiration from the location of the hotel between the zoo and Budapester Strae. The rooms looking out over Breitscheidplatz follow an urban style, while a jungle theme, which references the hotels proximity to the Zoological Garden, awaits the guests in the rooms on the opposite side. On the top floor of the hotel with its all-round terrace is the trendy Monkey-Bar and a branch of the legendary Vienna restaurant, Neni. The Zoo Palast cinema was already an integral part of the historical building complex and was regarded as the heart of the Berlin International Film Festival, the Berlinale, for many years. Following its extensive redevelopment, the legendary premiere cinema was reopened on 27 November 2013. In February 2014 the Berlinale also returned. The point of reference for the interior design is the year 1957. The existing substance has been carefully restored and equipped with the comfort and technology of modern-day premiere cinemas. In addition to the four screening rooms in the shell of the old listed building with its two screening rooms from the fifties and two smaller rooms from the 1980s, three new-build cinemas have been added. The cinema now boasts a grand total of 1650 seats. THE DEVELOPER - BAYERISCHE HAUSBAU The concept of revitalisation of BIKINI BERLIN is a project of Bayerische Hausbau, one of Germanys largest integrated real estate companies. Bayerische Hausbau has invested hundreds of millions of euros into the fundamental revitalisation of the area. In total, BIKINI BERLIN is offering around 51,100 square metres of rental space. Around 17,000 square metres are allocated to retail and gastronomy in the BIKINI BERLIN Concept Shopping Mall as well as 1000 square metres for gastronomy in the large high-rise. The Zoo Palast cinema takes up 4300 square metres, the 25hours Hotel 8800 square metres, and there are also around 20,000 square metres of office space (7500 square metres of which are in the Bikinihaus). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: BIKINI BERLIN Press Factory Anne-K. Berends | Communication & Marketing Thomas Erhardt Hardenbergplatz 2 | 10623 Berlin Karl-Marx-Allee 81 | 10243 Berlin Tel. +49 30 554964-38 Tel. +49 30 2887-9007 Fax +49 30 554964-99 Fax +49 30 2887-9003 an.berends@hausbau.de thomas.erhardt@press-factory.de Bayerische Hausbau Sabine Hagn | Press Officer Denninger Strae 165 | 81925 Munich Tel. +49 89 9238-467 | Fax +49 89 9238-603 sa.hagn@hausbau.de

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  • 1. BI KI NI BERLI N. CO M 1/2 BIKINI BERLIN REVITALISATION OF A BERLIN SYMBOL Right in the heart of Berlins west, directly next to the citys zoo and opposite the Waldorf Astoria hotel and the Memorial Church, is a place that goes beyond conventional architecture, town planning and standard shopping malls: BIKINI BERLIN. The complex of the former Zentrum am Zoo from the 1950s includes the Bikinihaus opposite the Breitscheidplatz square, the large high-rise at Hardenbergplatz, the Zoo Palast cinema, the small high-rise with the 25hours hotel and a car park. REVITALISATION OF THE HISTORICAL ZENTRUM AM ZOO BIKINI BERLIN represents the revitalisation of the listed building ensemble from 1957, of the historical Zentrum am Zoo, and the comprehensive revitalisation of the location, which had been so dynamic and attractive in the past. With its unique combination of shopping, working, relaxation, cinema and hotel, the master plan comes from the renowned Belgian architectural office SAQ. The Munich architects firm Hild und K was commissioned with its implementation and detailed panning. The centrepiece of the complex is the historical Bikinihaus with a total length of 200 metres. An open-sided storey framed by columns, which today is fully glazed, once separated the building into one upper and one lower area. This unique feature reminded the Berliners of the revolutionary new swimwear fashion that was hitting the headlines at that time, the bikini. So the building was soon christened Bikinihaus (Bikini House) by the locals, consolidated by the fact that it soon became Berlins textile centre, housing the DOB- Verband (womens clothing association) and the headquarters of various designers. AN UNCONVENTIONAL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Today, the lower three floors of the Bikinihaus house the Concept Shopping Mall with its retail and gastronomy offers. Exclusive office spaces can be found on the third to sixth floors. One of the highlights of BIKINI BERLIN is the freely accessible, green rooftop terrace, which covers an area of 7000 square metres. From here visitors can enjoy unique views of Berlins Zoo and its animal kingdom. The terrace is designed as an urban oasis, which invites visitors to relax and unwind between shopping, working and other activities. In the lower part of the building, where visitors could find the Concept Shopping Mall, is a large hall covering an area of 3300 square metres. Attracting attention here are a spacious event area and a panoramic window with views of the zoos monkey enclosure. Sixteen pop-up stores, the so-called BIKINI BERLIN BOXES, are located on both sides of the event space. For limited periods of time, small presentation areas can be rented here to test out innovative new products and ideas. SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES In addition to the unconventional retail concept, the architecture of BIKINI BERLIN merits particular attention. This is due to the fact that the group of buildings is one of the few still preserved contemporary witnesses to West Berlins turbulent history. The Zentrum am Zoo ensemble, which was completed in 1957 by Paul Schwebes and Hans Schoszberger, was not only regarded as an architectural icon of the citys post-war redevelopment for many decades, but was also a symbol of the City Wests cityscape. The elaborate, true-to-the-original restoration of the fa巽ades of the Bikinihaus, as well as those of the small high-rise, remains true to the original 1950s architecture. Unique architectural elements are the partially coloured projections and recesses of the fa巽ade surface with large, horizontal glass panels. The interior design of the Concept Shopping Mall is modern and authentic: design elements like
  • 2. BI KI NI BERLI N. CO M 2/2 the exposed steel structure, concrete ceiling and flooring made from polished Berlin paving stones dominate here. UNIQUE HOTEL AND PREMIUM CINEMA The small high-rise in the direct vicinity of the Bikinihaus building houses the 25hours design hotel with a total of 149 rooms in six categories. The experience-oriented design concept by Werner Aisslinger takes its inspiration from the location of the hotel between the zoo and Budapester Strae. The rooms looking out over Breitscheidplatz follow an urban style, while a jungle theme, which references the hotels proximity to the Zoological Garden, awaits the guests in the rooms on the opposite side. On the top floor of the hotel with its all-round terrace is the trendy Monkey-Bar and a branch of the legendary Vienna restaurant, Neni. The Zoo Palast cinema was already an integral part of the historical building complex and was regarded as the heart of the Berlin International Film Festival, the Berlinale, for many years. Following its extensive redevelopment, the legendary premiere cinema was reopened on 27 November 2013. In February 2014 the Berlinale also returned. The point of reference for the interior design is the year 1957. The existing substance has been carefully restored and equipped with the comfort and technology of modern-day premiere cinemas. In addition to the four screening rooms in the shell of the old listed building with its two screening rooms from the fifties and two smaller rooms from the 1980s, three new-build cinemas have been added. The cinema now boasts a grand total of 1650 seats. THE DEVELOPER - BAYERISCHE HAUSBAU The concept of revitalisation of BIKINI BERLIN is a project of Bayerische Hausbau, one of Germanys largest integrated real estate companies. Bayerische Hausbau has invested hundreds of millions of euros into the fundamental revitalisation of the area. In total, BIKINI BERLIN is offering around 51,100 square metres of rental space. Around 17,000 square metres are allocated to retail and gastronomy in the BIKINI BERLIN Concept Shopping Mall as well as 1000 square metres for gastronomy in the large high-rise. The Zoo Palast cinema takes up 4300 square metres, the 25hours Hotel 8800 square metres, and there are also around 20,000 square metres of office space (7500 square metres of which are in the Bikinihaus). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: BIKINI BERLIN Press Factory Anne-K. Berends | Communication & Marketing Thomas Erhardt Hardenbergplatz 2 | 10623 Berlin Karl-Marx-Allee 81 | 10243 Berlin Tel. +49 30 554964-38 Tel. +49 30 2887-9007 Fax +49 30 554964-99 Fax +49 30 2887-9003 an.berends@hausbau.de thomas.erhardt@press-factory.de Bayerische Hausbau Sabine Hagn | Press Officer Denninger Strae 165 | 81925 Munich Tel. +49 89 9238-467 | Fax +49 89 9238-603 sa.hagn@hausbau.de