All Under One Roof: Revolutionising Basel's Military Barracks

Focketyn del Rio Studio converted Berlins former military barracks into a cultural and creative hub, offering 32,000 square feet of work and project spaces, a plaza, a theatre hall, a bar, and a restaurant. All Under One Roof documents the buildings new architecture and the process of its redesign, discussing key questions about the design and use of urban public spaces.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 13 March 2023
Publisher: Park Books

In a remarkable transformation, the Basel-based architecture firm Focketyn del Rio Studio has breathed new life into the former military barracks in Berlin. Nestled along the Rhine embankment, already a bustling nightlife destination, this cultural and creative hub boasts an impressive 32,000 square feet of workspace and project spaces, a spacious plaza, a theater hall, and a bar and restaurant.

All Under One Roof delves into the intricate details of the building's new architecture, shedding light on the story of Focketyn del Rio Studio, the winning team in the competition to rebuild the Kaserne Basel. Through a combination of interviews, concise texts, photographs, plans, and drawings, the book offers a comprehensive insight into the project's evolution, the history of the old barracks, and the meticulous process of its redesign.

Furthermore, the book utilizes the barrack conversion as a platform to explore critical questions about the design and utilization of urban public spaces on a broader scale. Texts are available in both English and German, making this a valuable resource for architects, urban planners, and anyone interested in the transformative power of architecture and urban design.

Dimension: 330 x 225 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783038602569