Spreepark Studios

Add To Collection

Spreepark Studios

Spreepark Studiosby Felix Heisel & Jonas Klock HistoryIn 2009, Studio Babelsberg developed the desire to expand and move part of their studio space into the former airport Tempelhof. Out of use and located in the city center, the airport offered an attractive location at that time. Due to political reasons this plan failed, but the wish to replace the merely leased studios in Potsdam with a satellite in Berlin remained. When the public discussion about the former amusement park Spreepark Plänterwald resurfaced lately, we had the idea to connect these two. Due to its unique scenographic qualities, the Spreepark, closed to the public since 2001, was often used for film and photography in the last years. Diverse landscapes, the positive public memories, location and size make this 28ha big site the ideal location for film studios.ContextBy placing the ‘Spreepark Studios’ into the former amusement park Plänterwald we are able to profit from the thematic and urban closeness to growth areas such as Mediaspree and Adlershof. Cooperations with media industries there can trigger new synergies within Berlin’s media world. The surrounding boroughs such as Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain offer a diverse pool of workers and specialists. The ongoing redevelopment of Ostkreuz into a new transport hub for Berlin guaranties access to the film city in the future. Another locational advantage is the newly build airport BBI and its highway system nearby. But most important for the location of the ‘Spreepark studios’ is the amusement park itself. Studio and park will complement one another in the future: The film is offering the attractions for the park while the park is offering the motives for the film. Spreepark as an Amusement ParkTo connect the park with the riverside, the surrounding fence will be taken down. As a result the funpark attractions will be working on a pay-per-ride system in the future. The Spreepark as a public place adds another interesting and exciting attraction to Berlins public realm. A new, elevated promenade is guiding the visitor through the park, overlaying the existing and decaying infrastructure. The path starts at the edge of Treptower Park, continues through the film complex and the park to end on the other side of the river Spree. Like pearls on a necklace, the studio complex, the park’s attractions as well as sport and recreational offers form an alignment. In addition to the guided route, the enchanted, old paths offer the possibility to step off the promenade and explore the park.Spreepark as a Film LocationWhile filming, parts of the park will be closed to the public temporarily. These so called “blind spots” will move throughout the park depending on the themes and scenery of the production. Changes on the park’s structure as well as any newly build set will be part of the amusement park after removing the temporary fence. This way, the park constantly reinvents itself. Parts are added, removed or changed according to the productions of the ‘Spreepark Studios’.all content is copyright Felix Heisel / Jonas Klock

Product Spec Sheet

Were your products used?

Join as a manufacturer to add your products.

Collaborating Firms

Was your firm involved? Add it now.

Team

Jonas Klock

Architect

Felix Heisel

Architect

Were you involved? Add yourself.

Keep Exploring Architizer by Creating a Free Account or Logging in.

Spreepark Studios

Spreepark Studios

Product Spec Sheet

Collaborating Firms

Team