Berlin Architect Proposes Ambitious High-Rise Plan to Ease Housing Crisis
Architect Christoph Langhof has proposed an ambitious plan to tackle Berlin's housing shortage. In a recent podcast episode, he suggested building several residential towers on the historic Tempelhof Airport site, as well as at Hardenbergplatz in Charlottenburg and Eldenaer Straße in Friedrichshain.
Langhof envisions these high-rises providing around 5,000 new apartments. However, no specific construction timelines or stages have been announced for these locations. Berlin is currently working on several high-rise projects in various districts, with some expected to be finished by 2025-2026. Langhof advocates for well-planned high-rises that blend harmoniously with the cityscape, addressing the capital's growing space scarcity.
Christoph Langhof's high-rise vision could significantly boost Berlin's housing supply. While no concrete details on construction stages or timelines are available for the proposed locations, the city is actively pursuing high-rise projects to meet its housing needs.
