Marthashof Urban Village

BERLIN-PRENZLAUER BERG

A special place

Situated in the heart of Berlin-Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg around a central, green garden courtyard, there are garden houses, central houses, penthouses and townhouses which combine a high demand for décor and quality of life.

MARTHASHOF follows the integral philosophy of an “urban village”, which focuses on people and their requirements. The harmony of free space and security, safety and good neighbourhoods, ecological demands and functionality are parts of this way of life.

For city lovers

Situated in the centre of the largest inner-city Wilhelminian-style ensemble, MARTHASHOF already served as a maids’ hostel, school site and place of refuge 150 years ago.

Schwedter Straße connects the city districts Berlin-Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg, both known throughout the region for their cultural vibrancy. Cafés, restaurants, small businesses and clubs characterise their streets. Kastanienallee, Kollwitzplatz, Schönhauser Allee – here trends and glamour, kitsch and avant garde, exoticism and down-to-earthness combine to create a fascinating symphony of the senses.

The district is diverse and changes its face on a daily basis like a chameleon. These dynamics are inspiring but also awaken a need for peace and recuperation. MARTHASHOF creates a sense of security and peace without being isolating.

Facts

Property area approx. 12.380 m²
Surface garden yard approx. 3.000 m²
142 apartments plus 7 commercial spaces

Features

geothermal energy
rainwater retention
variability and flexibility of the housing units
underground car park with access to the apartments by lift to each floor
controlled living space ventilation with heat recovery
facade greening

Space re-defined

With precision and passion for every detail, the renowned Berlin architects Almut Ernst and Armand Grüntuch designed the “urban village” of MARTHASHOF. Bordered by porches and townhouses, the inner courtyard opens out to the city with its garden gate. With cubatures full of character and glass facades, the different building typologies face each other. Rear gardens and roof terraces, but also the loggias offer bright rooms with privacy.