SchinkelSuperlativ | Berlin, Germany | Unit 21 | 2025

The Bauakademie, Karl Friedrich Schinkel’s 1836 Berlin-Mitte landmark, will be reconstructed on Schinkelplatz. Demolished in 1962, its revival creates a sustainable construction lab with exhibitions and research. Using photogrammetry, AI, and algorithms, the design honors Schinkel’s vision, integrating a biodiverse riverfront and educational programs, under the mantra of SchinkelSuperlativ. The SchinkelSuperlativ team will craft ceramics and landscapes, engaging students in construction, setting a new standard for Berlin’s architectural innovation and heritage preservation.

The SchinkelSuperlativ Film Soundtracked to Mozart’s Magic Flute Overture. The most famous representation of the Magic Flute is a stage set painted by Karl Friedrich Schinkel.

Rubble from the Bauakademie Site Used as Source Material

Top Views of the Proposed SchinkelSuperlativ Bauakademie

Physics Simulation Using Schinkel’s Bauakademie Bricks

SchinkelSuperlativ Sub-Processes