Around 1790, a grand house arose on Neue Grünstraße. This is the Gerhardhaus. It was built for a man delving into the secrets of the earth, the mineralogist Carl Abraham Gerhard. The Gerhardhaus stands as a testament to his legacy. It’s a three-story plaster building, its facade segmented by elegant risalites, giving it a stately presence. Look up to the first floor. You’ll notice arched panels adorned with rosettes and a portrait medallion, whispers of a time when elegance reigned. A plaque on the Gerhardhaus reminds us that Gerhard lived here until his death, his presence still felt within these walls. Today, the Gerhardhaus has embraced a new purpose. It serves as a business center, housing several enterprises. Among them is the Denkmalpflege Berlin GmbH. This organization, dedicated to preserving Berlin’s historical treasures, uses the Gerhardhaus for its studios and workshops. It’s fitting that a building with such history now plays a role in safeguarding the city’s past. The Gerhardhaus itself is a protected monument. It stands not just as a building, but as a story, a tangible piece of Berlin’s rich tapestry.
Genossenschaft PA58
From 1981 the Genossenschaft PA58 stands tall. It’s a self-managed house project. This is its story. This impressive building in