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Spore Initiative Cultural Center by AFF architekten in Berlin

architecture-design · 2026-05-14

Completed in 2023, the Spore Initiative in Berlin is a 4,117 m² cultural center designed by AFF architekten. The non-profit foundation promotes biocultural diversity, supporting communities with a respectful relationship to nature. The project includes landscape architecture by POLA Landschaftsarchitekten GmbH, construction management by Sedeño Bauplanung GmbH, light design by Licht Kunst Licht AG, structural engineering by Schnetzer Puskas International, and technical building equipment by W33 Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH. Product design was by Ilja Oelschlägel. Manufacturers include GIRA, Grohe, and Isotech. Photographs were taken by Tjark Spille and Hans-Christian Schink. The center serves as a community and cultural hub, curated by Hadir Al Koshta.

Key facts

  • Completed in 2023
  • Area: 4,117 m²
  • Architects: AFF architekten
  • Landscape Architecture: POLA Landschaftsarchitekten GmbH
  • Light Design: Licht Kunst Licht AG
  • Structural Engineering: Schnetzer Puskas International
  • Curated by Hadir Al Koshta
  • Location: Germany

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Spore Initiative
  • AFF architekten
  • POLA Landschaftsarchitekten GmbH
  • Sedeño Bauplanung GmbH
  • Licht Kunst Licht AG
  • Schnetzer Puskas International
  • W33 Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH
  • Ilja Oelschlägel, Produktdesign Leipzig
  • GIRA
  • Grohe
  • Isotech

Locations

  • Germany

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