Anna Klein
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Overview
Flussbad Berlin is a pioneering urban regeneration project aiming to turn a 1.8-kilometer section of the Spree Canal into a public, eco-friendly swimming area. Located near Museum Island, the project is developed by the architecture collective realities:united.The design combines environmental restoration with new public leisure spaces, using natural filtration zones to clean the river water without chemicals. Once completed, Flussbad Berlin will offer Berliners a unique green recreational area in the very center of the city.
Key Features
- Location: Spree Canal, near Museum Island
- Length: 1.8 kilometers of urban river space
- Functions:
- Public swimming area
- Ecological filtration systems
- Riverside promenades
- Architects: realities:united
- Focus: Sustainable urban design and ecological restoration
Timeline
- 1998: Initial concept proposed
- 2014: Detailed project development
- 2025 (planned): Further approvals and pilot implementation stages
Urban Impact
- Environmental Restoration: Revives the Spree Canal with natural water filtration.
- Public Leisure: Creates a unique urban swimming and relaxation zone.
- Sustainability Model: Serves as an example for eco-friendly urban water management.
Official Links
- Flussbad Berlin Project - https://www.flussbad-berlin.de/en/
- realities:united Architects - https://realities-united.com/en/
