A place that made history in art and industry
Not only was the entrepreneurial success of the reinforced concrete ensemble remarkable, but also its creative appeal. After its completion between 1905 and 1911, the site was initially dominated by the production of soaps and cosmetics, as well as a luxury automobile factory. After the Berlin Wall was erected and Kreuzberg led an economic niche existence, more and more students, squatters, conscientious objectors, artists, and immigrant families moved into the dilapidated district, shaping a new lifestyle.
