Covivio unveils mixed-use landmark for Berlin's Alexanderplatz

European real estate company Covivio has unveiled plans for "030BLN," a new 130-meter-tall skyscraper at Berlin's Alexanderplatz, expected to be completed by late 2027.

030BLN Berlin - Covivio

This 33-story building, named after Berlin's area code ("030") and international abbreviation ("BLN"), will offer a mix of retail, restaurants, 29,900 m² of flexible office and co-working spaces, and over 300 serviced apartments.

Designed by Sauerbruch Hutton, Studio Aisslinger, and AGL Architekten, 030BLN will feature a modern facade and interiors that subtly nod to Berlin's 1960s socialist architecture. Covivio, already owning the nearby Park Inn hotel, has a deep understanding of Alexanderplatz and aims for 030BLN to be a vibrant hub with public access to dining options and a 2,500 m² rooftop terrace with gardens, sports facilities, and event spaces.

The project emphasises sustainability, incorporating geothermal energy, district heating, heat recovery, green roofs with rainwater collection, and photovoltaic panels on both the roof and facade. It will also promote green mobility with extensive bicycle parking and proximity to public transport. By 2029, a green walkway will connect the tower to the Park Inn, enhancing pedestrian access and adding a new green space to the bustling Alexanderplatz.

Olivier Estève, deputy CEO of Covivio, explained: “030BLN is a flagship project for Covivio. Set to become a central landmark of Berlin, it is currently the largest project developed by the group in Europe, on Alexanderplatz, where Covivio has owned the Park Inn hotel since 2016. It brings together all our areas of expertise and fully demonstrates the strength of our integrated property operator model: from design to planning, from development to operation, all our expertise is on display here.”

Matthias Sauerbruch, managing director of Sauerbruch Hutton, added: “The construction of 030BLN on Alexanderplatz is a project at the heart of the city which, once completed, will help to quicken the pulse of the German capital. It is also a metropolitan district in its own right, a shared and forward-looking space that will offer Berliners and their visitors a wide variety of experiences and an unforgettable setting, carrying the rich history of this site forward to future generations.”