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STATION A Successfully Leased

Great news for STATION A: Spaces, part of the IWG Group and one of the world’s leading providers of flexible workspace solutions, will create flexible and collaborative workspaces on around 3,350 m².

Funkytown and HTW Join Forces for Innovation

In collaboration with HTW’s School of Culture and Design, Funkytown is evolving into a vibrant innovation community. A new incubator platform gives graduates the opportunity to develop their own start-ups within a creative ecosystem. Dedicated studios in BLOCK-E provide the ideal environment.

New Showroom Makes a Creative Statement

A former shipping container has been transformed into a new showroom. Designed with custom graffiti by the Trockland team, it has become a welcoming space for guests showcasing the project’s architectural model. 

Transformation of BLOCK-E moves forward

The iconic existing building is undergoing an extensive energy-efficient refurbishment to meet future requirements as a creative hub for a wide range of uses. 

The architectural model is taking shape

Small but mighty – the physical architectural model of Funkytown is in the works. It will depict the entire campus ensemble in miniature form.

Tesla Is Coming to Köpenick

Tesla has announced plans to establish its new research and development center in Köpenick. With this move, the global e-mobility pioneer is strengthening the innovation hub in Berlin’s southeast – right next door to Funkytown. 

Servisa Joins as Construction Partner

We’re pleased to partner once again with Servisa, our long-standing and experienced construction partner, for the development of the extensive Community Campus.

Design of the STATIONS Revealed

An exciting moment: the designs for all eight STATIONS have been unveiled. Each STATION bears the distinctive signature of its architectural firm – from expressive façades to bold material experiments. 

Funkytown Featured in Berliner Zeitung

Barbara Sellwig (Trockland) and Hannes Meisehen (KSP Engel) share the vision behind Funkytown, highlighting the importance of affordable spaces for creatives and the future of urban innovation in a Berlin newspaper feature.

Meet the Architects

Curious about what goes on behind the scenes at Funkytown? We’ve captured the creative process in a series of videos, showcasing the intense design sessions, mood boards, models, and the vibrant energy of the eight Berlin-based architectural firms up close.

STATIONS’ Design Phase Kicks Off

Funkytown officially launched the design phase with a major kickoff event. Eight renowned Berlin architectural firms came together to shape the vision for the façades of the new STATIONS. 

Design Hotel in STATION D

With NYX Hotels by Leonardo hotels STATION D will feature an innovative accommodation concept with around 225 rooms that will bring the campus to life day and night. 

The Base Signs Lease for STATION B

Funkytown is welcoming the modern coliving provider The Base. Around 150 contemporary units will be developed in STATION B, creating both an attractive accommodation offering and a space for community living. 

Servisa Plans New Office in BLOCK-E

The Servisa Group will become part of the Funkytown community. The Berlin-based construction company will move into a new 1,500 m² office in BLOCK-E, adding to the campus’s vibrant mix of uses.

New Sports and Physiotherapy 

A state-of-the-art sports and physiotherapy center is being developed in BLOCK-E, covering approximately 800 m². The facility combines training areas with physiotherapy services.

Funkytown On Air

BLOCK-E was recently featured in a TV report on Berlin’s Plattenbau era. The segment highlights how Funkytown reinterprets the history of this building style—balancing preservation, transformation, and contemporary use.

Construction Begins at BLOCK-E

Construction work has started at BLOCK-E, the former administrative building of the GDR broadcasting center. The project begins with concrete restoration. 

Graffiti Art in BLOCK-E – Preserving History

The graffiti in the existing BLOCK-E building are part of its history—they tell the story of the site’s transformation. They were documented, assessed, and—where possible—integrated into the planning to safeguard them for the future. 

First Building Permit Secured

A key milestone for Funkytown: the first building permit has been granted, marking the next step toward transforming the existing BLOCK-E building.

Campus development at Funkhaus Berlin

ith the acquisition of the Rummelsburger Landstraße 34–62 site, we are launching another project development centered around a historically significant existing building. In addition, eight new buildings will be constructed, forming a green, open campus layout with attractive public spaces. 

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Funkytown – A Project by Trockland
Funkytown – A Project by Trockland
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2025/09 Wichtiger Meilenstein: So wird der Funkytown Campus aussehen

Die Vision für Funkytown nimmt Gestalt an: Geplant ist ein kreativer Campus mit lebendigem Community-Spirit – ein Ort, an dem Menschen gemeinsam Ideen verwirklichen und sich gegenseitig inspirieren. Acht renommierte Berliner Architekturbüros haben dafür eine markante Skyline entworfen, die künftig als „Tor zu Köpenick“ ein sichtbares Zeichen für Innovation und Zusammenarbeit setzt – und einen bedeutenden Meilenstein in der Berliner Stadtentwicklung markiert.

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2025/09 Key Milestone: The Vision for the Funkytown Campus Revealed

The vision for Funkytown is coming to life: a creative campus with a vibrant community spirit – a place where people come together to shape ideas and inspire one another. Eight renowned Berlin-based architecture firms have designed a striking skyline that will serve as a new “Gateway to Köpenick” – a powerful symbol of innovation and collaboration, and a key milestone in Berlin’s urban development.

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2025/02 Neun Architekturbüros entwerfen Funkytown

Jede STATION wird auf Basis des städtebaulichen und architektonischen Konzepts des Architekturbüros KSP Engel Berlin in Zusammenarbeit mit sieben weiteren namhaften Berliner Architekturbüros geplant. Die sieben weiteren Büros werden zu den Gebäudekörpern die Fassaden entwerfen und dazu beitragen, dass die umfangreiche Quartiersentwicklung zu einem Leuchtturmprojekt für den Bezirk und den gesamten Südosten Berlins wird. Zu den weiteren sieben Büros, die die STATION gestalten, zählen Julian Breinersdorfer, Graft Architekten, Grüntuch Ernst Architekten, Thomas Hillig Architekten, LAVA, LXSY und TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten.

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2025/02 Nine architecture studios designing Funkytown
Each STATION is being developed on the basis of the urban planning and architectural concept by KSP Engel Berlin in collaboration with seven other renowned Berlin architectural offices. The seven other offices will design the façades for the buildings and contribute to making the extensive district development a flagship project for the district and the entire south-east of Berlin. The other seven offices designing the STATION include Julian Breinersdorfer, Graft Architekten, Grüntuch Ernst Architekten, Thomas Hillig Architekten, LAVA, LXSY, and TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten.

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2024/05 Concrete renovation in full swing

We’ve given the rough concrete structures a refreshed look. Now they will set the stage for a blend of authenticity and modernity in the new workspaces. It’s a sustainable restoration of history – an innovative reuse of gray energy forged from the site’s legendary roots. And we are striving for even more goals, including a LEED certification. By preserving existing structures and upgrading building substance, we’re reaffirming our commitment, respect, and responsibility to the neighborhood.

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2024/05 Überschrift

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Eine Kita für BLOCK-E
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2024/05 A kindergarten in BLOCK-E

Zu den ersten Mietern zählt unter anderem der Berliner Kindergartenbetreiber Kita Familya. Der geplante Kindergarten wird im Bestandsgebäude rund 800 m² Innenfläche sowie zusätzlich rund 500 m² Außenfläche umfassen und Betreuungsangebote für mindestens 90 Kinder bieten.

Neun Berliner Architekten für Kreativ-Campus Funkytown
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2023/07 BLOCK-E and STATIONS

In addition to the transformation of the existing building in collaboration with AIP Architekten Leipzig, eight new buildings, so-called “STATIONS”, are being built along Rummelsburger Landstrasse. Each STATION is being planned on the basis of an urban planning concept by the architectural firm KSP Engel Berlin and other Berlin architectural firms. KSP Engel will be responsible for the overall coordination and the design of the central STATION D.

Funkytown: BLOCK-E, das Bestandsgebäude, ca. 2024
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2022/08 Campus development at Funkhaus Berlin

With the acquisition of the property at Rummelsburger Landstraße 34–62, we are launching another project development around a historically significant existing building. At the heart of Funkytown is the four-storey administrative building of the former youth radio station DT64, which we are revitalizing with studios and workshops. In addition, eight new buildings with a green, open campus structure with a high quality of stay will be created. The eight new buildings will offer studios, workshop rooms, contemporary accommodation and a variety of flexible office spaces designed for creative and commercial uses and needs.