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One year after the groundbreaking ceremony, we celebrated another important milestone at Segelflieger Quartier Berlin: the symbolic laying of the foundation stones for the quarter’s first two residential buildings, Arthur and Thekla.

Together with Prof. Petra Kahlfeldt, Berlin’s Senate Building Director and State Secretary for Urban Development, who was marking her final working day before retirement, Oliver Igel, District Mayor of Treptow-Köpenick, and representatives of the architectural practices Forster and gmp, the first climate bricks were laid, officially marking the start of above-ground construction. The bricks will later not only form part of the buildings themselves, but will also be incorporated into the quarter’s outdoor spaces.

The Arthur and Thekla construction phases will deliver the first 182 rental apartments in the new urban quarter on the former Johannisthal airfield. They mark the visible beginning of a development that will shape an entire part of Berlin in the years to come.

We would like to thank everyone involved in making this important milestone possible and look forward to continuing the development of Arthur, Thekla and the entire Segelflieger Quartier together.

“Developing urban quarters also means taking responsibility for the history of a place. Preserving that history has been a matter close to my heart for many years,” says Dr Jürgen Leibfried, Member of the Management Board of BAUWERT.

With the publication of the history book “Johannisthal Airfield: 1910 to the Present Day”, the Segelflieger Quartier Berlin project now has its own historical record.

The book, entitled “Airfield and Industry in Johannisthal – The Central Role of Entrepreneur Arthur Müller”, was written by Lothar Uebel, with contributions from fellow historians Alexander Kauther and Susanne Rade. Known as the office “with a memory for history”, the team has spent decades documenting remarkable places and their stories. Several history books published by BAUWERT already bear its distinctive signature.

The book offers fascinating, well-researched insights into the eventful history of Johannisthal Airfield. Where aviation history was once made, Segelflieger Quartier is now taking shape as a new, sustainable urban neighbourhood for Berlin.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Lothar Uebel, one of the most distinguished and experienced historians in his field, for his longstanding dedication and impressive documentation of this extraordinary site. His work consistently reflects the highest standards of quality, and we are delighted that the rich history of the Segelflieger Quartier Berlin site will now be preserved for future generations.

On 23 August, the “Dinner of the Detectives” took place at the Segelflieger Quartier landing site. In a wonderful atmosphere, with a delicious buffet provided by Pinoli and an intriguing murder mystery to solve, around 25 people from the local neighbourhood came together to play detective.

We were delighted to provide the venue and the Antonov for this special occasion. A big thank you to Pinoli Restaurant for organising and hosting the event.

We look forward to many more wonderful events!

Construction at Segelflieger Quartier Berlin is progressing according to plan.

The Segelflieger Quartier Berlin is part of the exhibition “Your Home – Our Mission. Housing in Berlin”, which has been open to visitors since 14 July 2026.

On May 9, the Segelflieger Quartier was represented with an information stand at the „Market of Encounters” at Johannisthal Town Hall. The event offered many opportunities for conversations, personal encounters, and lively exchange with interested visitors.

The sponsorship partnership between Segelflieger Quartier Berlin and Sportfreunde Johannisthal is now official. We are delighted to be joining the “Kleeblatt” community as a sponsor and to support sport in our immediate neighbourhood.

Our quarter is located directly adjacent to the football club, and we are confident that both future residents and Sportfreunde Johannisthal will benefit from this partnership.

Construction work has begun at Segelflieger Quartier Berlin. With the excavation of the foundation pits for the first two residential buildings, Arthur and Thekla, Bauwert, as the first project partner, is initiating the structural development of the new neighborhood in Berlin-Johannisthal/Adlershof.

A total of 182 modern rental apartments built to the DGNB Gold Standard are scheduled for completion in the two buildings by early 2028. The start of construction marks an important milestone and the launch of one of Berlin’s largest urban development projects.

Today, as project developers and builders, we are delighted to be present as partners at the joint stand of DI Deutschland.Immobilien AG in Hall 1 | Stand 94. On site, our Senior Project Developer Nicole Kruse-Zierold and Sales Expert Amelie Wellenbrock will provide insights into our current neighbourhood development, the “Segelflieger Quartier Berlin.”

The focus is on the upcoming launch of the residential project “Orville,” featuring 173 owner-occupied apartments and 163 fully furnished micro-apartments – a project that combines urban living, forward-thinking planning, and attractive investment opportunities.

As the first project developer on the 21-hectare site, BAUWERT AG will start construction on the two residential projects—Arthur (146 rental apartments) and Thekla (36 rental apartments)—by the end of the year.

The ceremonial event was attended by the entire BAUWERT AG executive board, Berlin’s Governing Mayor Kai Wegner, Senator for Urban Development, Building and Housing Christian Gaebler, as well as Treptow-Köpenick District Mayor Oliver Igel. During the subsequent panel discussion, project partners including WISTA, degewo, and the architectural offices gmp Architects and Stefan Forster Architects also shared their perspectives.

Our Antonov AN-2 has landed at Segelflieger Quartier. Once used as a civilian transport aircraft, it now pays tribute to the history of the former Johannisthal airfield.

You can now admire the Antonov in its new Segelflieger Quartier livery on Segelfliegerdamm. Built in Poland in 1967, our Antonov AN-2 biplane once flew for the Leszno Aviation Training Centre.

The repainting process involved several stages, from thorough cleaning to the application of multiple coats of paint. We are delighted to finally unveil the result.

Last week, our project development and project management teams experienced a very special team event: together with Little Homes e.V., we constructed a Tiny House, “Little Home 2.0.” This small home will soon provide a homeless person with security and shelter.

For us, it was more than just a hands-on project. We experienced first-hand how much can be achieved when many hands work together, and how teamwork can create something tangible in a very short time. Every action—sawing, screwing, assembling—helped put a roof over someone’s head.

The project reflects what matters most at BAUWERT AG:

• Taking Responsibility – not only in our construction projects, but also towards society.

• Living Quality – with care, precision, and a commitment to sustainable solutions.

• Building Community – within our team and beyond.

The Tiny House may be small in size, but it is huge in impact. It stands for hope, opportunity, and a chance for a fresh start. We sincerely thank Little Homes e.V. for the inspiring collaboration and our team for their fantastic effort.

We’re delighted that our largest neighbourhood development to date, Segelflieger Quartier Berlin, is featured in ENTWICKLUNGSSTADT in the article “Sustainable Urban Development – 10 Exemplary Conversions of Historic Architecture in Berlin.”

On 11 September 2024, the State of Berlin and BAUWERT officially launched one of the capital’s largest neighbourhood development projects: Segelflieger Quartier Berlin in Johannisthal/Adlershof.

Together with Berlin’s Senator for Urban Development Christian Gaebler, Treptow-Köpenick District Mayor Oliver Igel, WISTA and WISTA.Plan CEO Roland Sillmann, and degewo board member Sandra Wehrmann, BAUWERT founder and CEO Dr. Jürgen Leibfried presented BAUWERT’s largest neighbourhood development to date in a panel discussion attended by the press and around 150 guests. Afterwards, the panel participants jointly unveiled the outdoor gallery, offering a first glimpse of the brand’s visual identity.

In a significant step for the construction project, the chimney of the former heating plant was successfully demolished. This was a key part of the site clearance, which is currently in full swing.

The chimney, which had been heavily damaged over the years, had to be removed as part of safety measures for the project. The demolition was carefully prepared by the responsible blasting expert to ensure a safe execution. Its successful removal marks an important milestone for the Segelfliegerdamm development.

The decision to demolish the chimney was part of a targeted effort to prepare the site for the upcoming construction phases. Removing the heavily damaged structure creates space for future development and highlights a clear focus on sustainable progress.

BAUWERT took the opportunity to bring together project partners and employees to celebrate this milestone. Following strict safety precautions, a small company gathering was held after the demolition.