What kind of spaces are we talking about?

Experimental spaces for sustainable economies, social learning, and inclusive living

The experimental buildings are part of the spatial program of the Haus der Statistik initiative. In three structures with six to eight floors – connected to the residential buildings of WBM – activating neighborhood modules are being created that combine culture, social affairs, education, and housing.
This diverse use creates space for a heterogeneous urban society and encourages everyday encounters.

In Experimental Building X1, the focus is on sustainable and circular construction, climate-conscious resource use, and the circular economy.
This is where spaces are being created for workshops, creative production, artistic work, lending and repair initiatives, as well as for social and educational projects.
Showrooms and exhibition areas are also planned.

Area: 1,300 m² net usable space

Themes: Circular economy, socially and ecologically transformative craft and production

Available spaces: Workshops, showrooms, exhibition areas, studio spaces, office spaces, communal kitchen

Experimental Building X2 creates space for culture, education, and collaborative work.
A wide range of spaces for events, venues, educational programs, rehearsal rooms, studios, and workspaces are being developed here – driven by actors whose projects make a positive contribution to society.

Area: 1,300 m² net usable space

Themes: Culture, education, social affairs, artistic production across all disciplines, performance

Available spaces: Exhibition areas, event spaces for theater or cinema use, studio and project spaces

In Experimental Building X3, with the focus on "Inclusive Living and a Healthy Future," special forms of housing are complemented by spaces for local health services.
This is where spaces are being created for individual and communal living, as well as commercial spaces that address the themes of “healthy future and diversity.”
New and experienced providers of communal living are especially encouraged to apply for use of the spaces.

Area: 4,500 m² net usable (rentable) space

Themes: Cluster and communal living, sustainable food production, gastronomy and social encounters, health

Available spaces: Special forms of housing such as housing for the homeless, refugee accommodation, assisted youth living; commercial spaces for social organizations and health and local care services

Three space categories in all experimental buildings:

Individual spaces (blue)
Areas for the personalized design of one's own use.

Shared spaces (red) Areas used jointly by multiple users on each floor (including sanitary and ancillary rooms).

Optional spaces (green)
Areas organized and jointly used by a group around a specific theme. These spaces can also be made available to external tenants, e.g. for rehearsal rooms, workshops, educational programs, and more.