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structure weighs only 45 kg per m² due to specially developed metal
nodes, ETFE foil, as well as filigree wooden components, and ensures
greater lighting in the atrium below thanks to narrower cross-
sections. At the same time, the roof construction can withstand wind
loads of up to 100 kg, as each bar can not only bear tensile, but also
compressive forces.

Certificates
EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin received the DGNB Platinum certificate with
the highest score ever achieved in Germany of 95.4%. In addition,
the ensemble was certified with DGNB Diamond for its outstanding
design and architectural quality. The project has furthermore received
a WELL v2 Platinum certification.
Technical sheet
• Address: Hildegard-Knef-Platz 2 and 3, 10829 Berlin
• Client: SXB S.à r.l. / EDGE
• Floor area: 32,000 sqm
• Completion: May 2022
• Service stages: 1-4, partly 5, general specifications and creative/
design management, BIM
• Architect: Sergei Tchoban
• Project partners: Stephan Lohre
• Team: Julia Angelstorf, Lev Chestakov, Giorgia Fontana,
Ulrike Graefenhain, René Hoch, Anastasia Kapustina, Valeria
Kashirina, Birgit Koeder, Achim Linde, Fabiana Pedretti,
Dennis Petricic, Manuela Peth, Soeren van Ost, Fabio Prada,
Anja Schroth, Katharina Stranz, Carolin Trahorsch, Karsten
Waldschmidt
• Collaborating architects: Service stage 5: granz + zecher
architekten GmbH, Berlin

View of the building ensemble EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin.

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