Quartier WIR is an innovative housing project located in Berlin's Weißensee district. Developed by the cooperative BeGeno16, it offers high-quality living space for approximately 250 people, combining various housing models and community-oriented features.
The project consists of five wooden building blocks, each with 4-5 stories, forming two inner courtyards. It includes a mix of cooperative living, assisted living, rental apartments, and condominiums. The construction achieves the passive house standard KfW-40, emphasizing sustainability and energy efficiency.
Quartier WIR stands out for its diverse community and self-determined residents who largely shape the quarter's life. The project offers a range of shared spaces and social amenities, including a rooftop terrace, swimming pool, daycare center, bicycle garage, playground, resident workshop, and multi-function room. It also incorporates social services and cluster apartments.
A key feature of Quartier WIR is its affordability, with rents significantly below market rates for comparable housing projects. The cooperative aims to create a lively, inclusive, and socially mixed neighborhood. The project has received recognition for its innovative planning and environmental considerations, including awards for climate protection and sustainable building.
Quartier WIR represents a model for future urban living, combining ecological construction, social diversity, and community-oriented design in a single development.