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Segments of the façade are pushed inward in order to create
outdoor terraces at all levels. The roof is envisioned as a “fifth
façade” and completes the concept of the cube. A vast rooftop
terrace serves as a common space for tenants and can be used
as a breakout or event space. Surrounding Berlin landmarks
are reflected in all angles of the façade, allowing this landmark
structure to shed a dynamic new light on its surroundings, both
day and night.
Inside, cube berlin is designed to cater to future demands for
flexible office layouts and can accommodate shifting structural
needs. The floors are arranged around a central core and can be
divided into a mixture of separate units or connected via internal
atria. 3XN’s design encourages communication and social activity
through dynamic workplace constellations available in a wide
range of sizes.
cube berlin is a next-generation smart building that sets new
standards for the integration of intelligent digital user interfaces.
Users are invited to interact with the building through a “bring
your own device” approach. This is achieved via an app that
drives sustainable behaviour and increases energy efficiency
while reducing unnecessary operational costs and maintenance
irregularities. In this way, users can interact with their workspaces
in unprecedented ways. Smart features allow tenants to customize
and control such features as access control, indoor heating
and cooling, maintenance, energy supply, room and parking
reservations, charging of electric cars/bicycles, and more.
Building operational information is stored in a large “digital
brain” server that connects the individual intelligent systems of
cube berlin. Energy flow and consumption are monitored and
maximized, resulting in a building that is both self-learning and
highly efficient. In this way, the building and its users enter into an
interplay where both are learning from each other. The building
learns to adjust to the preferences of its users, while the users can
control and adapt the building’s settings according to their desires
and needs.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the fully glazed façade of
cube berlin is highly energy efficient due to its osmotic skin and
thoughtful design that includes a pioneering application of solar
coatings on the outer skin of the double façade. This, in addition
to a suite of technical solutions that include energy capture from
heat, allows cube berlin to perform as a highly energy effective
fully glazed building. Architecturally, cube berlin’s fully glazed
façade provides a dramatic commentary on the Berlin cityscape,
while the technical performance of the material allows for energy
performance and control that will allow the building to pursue a
DNGB Gold certification.
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