Flexibility defines the modern workplace—and it's central to the New Work movement. But adaptability and mobility demand more than just employee commitment; they require architects and planners to rethink their approach. Truly flexible office spaces begin at the drawing board, with thoughtful floor plan design. The Enter office building, developed by Townscape, was built on precisely this premise: to create a workspace that goes beyond assigned desks. Instead, it enables countless work scenarios—each tailored to how teams collaborate, what they're working on, and who's involved. The priority was designing communal areas that foster connection and accommodate everything from daily teamwork to larger company gatherings.

"We prioritized flexible workspace in a similar project, but at Enter, we took it further," says Thomas Schiffer, Townscape's managing partner and project lead. "From the start, creative collaboration shaped every architectural decision. We're convinced this approach will define the future of Berlin's office market." The building itself makes a bold statement: clean lines, raw forms, and abundant exposed concrete that echoes the industrial character of its surroundings on Max-Ulrich-Straße. The narrow, elongated site creates a distinctive rhythm—floors step back and forth, generating a dynamic interplay of internal and external courtyards. Each level reveals its own floor plan possibilities and sight lines. Framed facades in varying proportions articulate the entire exterior, some framing outdoor courtyards and conceptually evoking Petersburg hanging systems. The result speaks for itself: both buyers and tenants were captivated. Since March 2020, Enter has been home to Merantix and Contentful—two leading innovators in software development and AI—and is now owned by Deka Immobilien.

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(Published in CUBE Berlin 03|22)