The new residential complex was built on the large open space that is named after the American president Truman. The urban village combines a variety of harmonious styles. Out of respect for the environment, STOFANEL placed great importance to the use of low-emission and natural materials. The large windows and spacious terraces are visually impressive. Partly thanks to the high-quality natural decking boards made of thermally treated bamboo, extra living spaces have been created outside.

The architects opted for MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® for the balconies and terraces, with a total area of 1,750 m². The selection was not only based on the appearance and the ecological advantages, but the technical characteristics of the bamboo decking are convincing as well. The boards with FSC® certification reach the highest durability class (EN350 / CEN TS 15083-2, resistance test). Giovanna Stefanel-Stoffel, art director of STOFANEL, is convinced: “quality of life also includes ecological sustainability, as well as a shared life that, through the cohesion of neighbors, ensures a warm and caring atmosphere.” True to this precept, the Urban Village was built in accordance with the German standard for passive houses (KfW70 following EnEV 2009). The area only uses environmentally friendly geothermal energy for heat generation and received the DGNB certificate as the first residential project in Berlin.

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A 50,000 square metre section of the former Truman Plaza is now home to the “Fünf Morgen” urban village in Dahlem, one of Berlin’s showcase suburbs. It won the European Property Award as the best project in the category “Mixed-use Development”, asserting itself against competitors from 29 countries. It was also the first residential project in Berlin to receive a silver award from the German Society for Sustainable Building (DGNB).

The centrepiece of the urban village is an approximately 6,700 square metre artificial lake with five water branches. A residential area with 100 apartments, villas and penthouses was built on the peninsulas. An offering of local shops and services, from a supermarket and organic supermarket to doctors, a pharmacy and restaurants, is also integrated. Residential care and a nursery are also included in the project’s plans.

The residential area is characterised by large window fronts and generously sized terraces, in keeping with the philosophy of fusion living.

The peninsula areas are highlighted by BEGA garden and pathway luminaires with LED technology. The unshielded, 70-centimetre high luminaires with light emission on one side are particularly suitable for lighting situations with low ambient brightness. They are used in the Berlin residential area to illuminate the footpaths.

BEGA ceiling-mounted downlights in the entrance areas to the houses complement the exclusive Dahlem lighting plans.