UPPER WEST, Berlin:Yesterday a pioneer, today a classic

Offices, a hotel, and retail space are all under one roof in Berlin's City West, directly on Breitscheidplatz

Photo: UPPER WEST: elegant architecture, successful urban renewal, a modern classic.

©Jonas Holthaus

Highlights:Elegance in white

The "White Giant" is the nickname given to this elegantly curved skyscraper, which has long been a landmark of the City West area. Berlin's skyscraper combines fascinating architecture and breathtaking views. Motel One guests can enjoy one of the most beautiful rooftop terraces in the city, and companies such as Görg and WeWork occupy the prestigious offices, which are among the most exclusive addresses in this metropolis on the River Spree.

01Exclusive office address with elegant reception

02A Success Story: The Motel One Hotel in Upper West

03View of Berlin from one of the most attractive rooftop terraces in the city

Photo: Exclusive office address with elegant reception

©Jonas Holthaus

Photo: Motel One entrance in Upper West building

©Jonas Holthaus

Photo: View of Berlin from one of the most attractive rooftop terraces in the city

Location:Gate to City West

The area around the Bahnhof Zoo railway station is now one of the most successful modernisation projects in the capital – until well into the 1990s, the area was considered a problem zone. The UPPER WEST building, located directly on Breitscheidplatz, marks the start of the Kurfürstendamm, which is one of the most popular shopping boulevards in Germany.

Photo: New entrance to the major business centre

01New entrance to the major business centre

Kurfürstendamm 11, 10623 Berlin

Google Maps

Highway: 10 min by car
Local supply: in front of the building
Railway station: in front of the building
Subway: in front of the building

Facts and figures

Mixeduse type
53,000 sqm of space
119m high

Awards

DGNB Gold certified
FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Award 2018

Services

Architectural competition
Planning
Project development
Project management
Marketing

Upper West Berlin

Status: Completed
Construction time: 2013 - 2017
Areal concept: 582 hotel rooms
14,000 m² of office space
6,500 m² of shops and restaurants
33 floors
Architecture: Prof. Christoph Langhof, KSP Jürgen Engel Architekten
Used by: Motel One, WeWork, SIGNA, Wirtschaftskanzlei Görg, Schuhhaus Görtz
Special features: Landmark in Berlin
Rooftop terrace