In the heart of historic Berlin: what was once Europe’s largest slaughterhouse and cattle yard site on Landsberger Allee in Berlin-Friedrichshain has finally experienced its long-awaited revival. After three decades of slumber as a wasteland, an inspiring neighborhood development is now awakening, giving this historic location a completely new look and catapulting it into a promising future.

This central location, in the immediate vicinity of Prenzlauer Berg and Alexanderplatz, has given rise to a lively creative center – a microcosm of its own, a melting pot based on the model of New York’s Meatpacking District and representing a completely new working world. The four listed brick halls were revitalized with meticulous attention to detail by the architects from Gewers & Pudewill and complemented by cleverly placed new buildings. These premises are now home to cafés, bars, fitness centers and local retail outlets.

In close cooperation with the client, the architects and the Berlin monument protection authorities, we designed narrow aluminum windows with special profiles in the Schüco system that are suitable for listed buildings. Particular attention was paid to the sophisticated implementation of the numerous glazing bars. We have also supplied doors that are suitable for listed buildings. With these measures, we have helped to preserve the heritage of this historic site and at the same time create the basis for a prosperous future.