HISTORY BECOMES
FUTURE

Many commercial and office properties are an important part of the historical-architectural heritage of our cities. The construction of the iconic Postbahnhof embodied a dawn of modernity. This departure is now continuing.

UNIQUE AREA

LIVING CULTURAL HERITAGE
IN ETERNAL CHANGE

At the beginning of the 20th century, a building was constructed that would go on to make history. Its success as one of Germany’s most important postal stations was followed by wars, the division of Germany and, finally, its closure. But the complex never truly stood still: over more than 100 years, the site underwent countless conversions and extensions. Just as many plans for its renewal and expansion remained on the drawing board.

Almost 115 years after its construction, the site has been transformed into a modern, vibrant office location. Bicycle parking, EV charging points, roof terraces and flexible spaces provide a setting for contemporary ways of working.

“The Postbahnhof is part of Berlin's historical heritage, and we are pleased to be able to preserve and further develop this unique area and to create a new sought-after address for Berlin companies. The corona pandemic has shown the importance of high-quality modern office space that helps companies, and their employees work creatively and collaboratively”.

The Postbahnhof stands for the architectural quality of an ensemble that, even in its early days, represented mobility, flexibility and modern communication. Today, it once again has a firm place in a changing world of work.

HISTORY

TIME TRAVEL

A listed building with a unique historic character. For decades, parcels and letters arrived here to be sorted and dispatched to destinations near and far. This is where the story of the Postbahnhof began.

Stack of old envelopes representing the history of the old postal service.

1903

At the beginning of the 20th century, the steadily increasing volume of mail created the need for a dedicated postal station, as documented in historical records.

Old architectural drawing of the Postbahnhof with tracks and halls

1907/08

The Postbahnhof was constructed to designs by architects Wilhelm and Walter Tuckermann on behalf of Berlin’s Oberpostdirektion.

Historic factory work with workers sorting parcels on a table.

1939-1945

By the outbreak of the Second World War, the Postbahnhof had developed into one of Germany’s most important postal distribution hubs. Remarkably, the complex remained largely undamaged during the war.

Historic railroad carriages in an old station.

1956-1966

Increasing mail volumes in the German Democratic Republic led to the expansion of the Abgangspackkammer with an additional structure known as the “Beutel”.

Train station with workers loading parcels onto a train

until 1990

The Postbahnhof remained in operation until the end of Germany’s division. Changes in postal logistics eventually led to the closure of the facility.

Red railroad car in front of the Postbahnhof facade.

1995-2022

The Eingangspackkammer was converted into an event venue, while the Abgangspackkammer was used as office space by companies from the e-commerce sector.

Historic facade of the Postbahnhof in the evening

since 2022

Revitalisation of the former Postbahnhof begins, transforming the historic complex into a modern office destination while preserving its distinctive architectural character.