In 1902, a vital artery of Berlin’s burgeoning underground network was born. This artery was christened “Knie,” meaning “knee,” after a bend in the road between Berlin and Charlottenburg. We now know this crucial junction as Ernst-Reuter-Platz. The original station, designed by Alfred Grenander, served as the terminus of the U-Bahn’s inaugural Stammstrecke line, connecting Warschauer Brücke in the east to this bustling western hub. Just four years later, Ernst-Reuter-Platz transformed from a terminal to a through station, extending the U-Bahn’s reach further westward towards Wilhelmplatz. Fast forward to the post-war era, a time of division and rebuilding. In 1953, both the square and the station were renamed in honor of Ernst Reuter, the influential mayor of West Berlin. This prominent roundabout, a major intersection for the city, underwent extensive remodeling, finally completed in 1959. Today, as you stand at Ernst-Reuter-Platz, you’ll find it a vibrant hub, particularly busy with students from the nearby Technische Universität Berlin. The square’s central location and efficient transport links make it a crucial meeting point, a place where the past and present intersect, much like the city itself. It’s a place that embodies Berlin’s resilience, its constant evolution, and its unwavering spirit.
Genossenschaft PA58
From 1981 the Genossenschaft PA58 stands tall. It’s a self-managed house project. This is its story. This impressive building in