A Residential Tower from the 1960s in Berlin-Neukölln is to be Extensively Refurbished
A residential tower from the 1960s in Berlin-Neukölln is to be extensively refurbished. The tower shell has never been renewed before. There is spalling on parts of the façade and corrosion. Individual flats have only been modernised sporadically by tenants in recent years. RBA is commissioned to present a comprehensive investigation report of the damage, possible measures and costs. The investigation includes structural parts, building contaminants, building services, energy efficiency investigations and general building & construction. In subsequent phases and years, the entire building is to be thoroughly refurbished in occupied condition.
Ronski + Burke commissioned accompany demolition and renovation of facade of multifamily home
Since the construction of an apartment building in Berlin in 2004, a southern German real estate firm has been experiencing problems with poor construction. Roof areas are leaking, construction work has not been completed, the façade is now to be demolished for the second time and re-built for the third time. Ronski+Burke were commissioned to accompany the demolition and renovation up to the turnkey handover. At the same time, expansion possibilities on the property are to be developed and examined.
General Planner for Refurbishment of a Residential Building
Ronski+Burke has been commissioned as a general planner to oversee the refurbishment of a turn of century residential building in Berlin-Charlottenburg. The scope of the project will include the conversion of the vacant attic into new apartments, refurbishment of existing apartments, staircases, installation of an elevator system, updating flooring, and a redesign of the façade. The contract includes project management as well as all the necessary architectural and engineering services up to the turnkey transfer.
6 new roof apartments completed
After 1.5 years of construction: Completion of converted attic roofs in Prenzlauer Allee. On about 500 m², 6 new apartments, terraces and balconies with views over the rooftops of Berlin have been created.
New refurbishment contract for local transport system (BVG)
Mixed use buildings in Berlin Wedding and Berlin Neukölln, which are partly residential and with operational facilities of the BVG. They are to be renovated and re-structured. The budget is ca. 2.6 million euros. The buildings from 1929 and 1938 are partially under monument protection. RBA is responsible for building / construction and M&E and commissioned as general planner.
Berliner Morgenpost property section
Risks and opportunities: Project presentation and interview (in German) with Fergus Burke about complete refurbishment of apartments in turn of the century buildings.
Residential development
RBA was requested as an architect for a potential court yard development. The project is supposed to be a new built residential building on two sites. The housing project is to be erected behind the front houses in Berlin-Wedding. The project is planned as a timber construction. RBA have offered services from planning, building permit to site supervision and acceptance.
Bidding as general planner
RBA were asked for a fee proposal as a general planner for a residential project in Berlin – Mitte. An Israeli investor requires a full refurbishment with attic conversion and installation of elevators. The Wilhelminian period buildings are listed. RBA have offered full services as general planners (architecture, statics, building services, building physics).
General planner – Roof conversion
RB architects + engineers were commissioned as a general planner with the attic conversion of a residential building. The roofs will be converted into new residential apartments. The contract includes the project management as well as all the necessary architectural and engineering services up to the turnkey transfer.