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Berlin starts the future: groundbreaking in the glider pilot quarters!
On September 30, 2025, the construction of the “Thekla” district began in Berlin with 36 rental apartments and sustainable facilities for the future.
Berlin starts the future: groundbreaking in the glider pilot quarters!
On September 30, 2025, the first symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for the new glider pilot district in Berlin was carried out. Bauwert AG and its project partners, including the state of Berlin and Wista.plan GmbH, gave the official starting signal for a comprehensive construction project on an area of around 214,000 m², which was once used as an airfield and for the aviation industry. The construction for this significant development is planned for the end of 2025, with the first 182 rental apartments in the two new buildings "Arthur" and "Thekla" to be completed by the end of 2027. In total, the creation of around 1,800 apartments is sought in the region, whereby 25% should be a subsidized housing. This information comes from Konii.de.
The project aims to create a modern and sustainable quarters for around 3,500 people. This development acts as part of the concept of the "5-minute city", which is intended to ensure short distances for living, work, local supply, leisure and education. Areas for research, development and businesses are also planned on approx. 153,000 m². The planning for the residential buildings comes from the renowned architectural firm GMP Architects and Stefan Forster Architects, while the desired certification is a DGNB neighborhood certification in gold. This was also on Seglfliegerkartier.de announced.
Historical roots of the area
The site in Johannisthal, where the new district is being built today, has a long history in aviation. In 1909 the first commercially operated motor airfield in Germany was opened here. Up to 100,000 visitors flocked to flight shows with airpion like Hans Grade and Melli Beese. During this time, the aircraft manufacturers Albatros and Rumpler were also located. However, the area lost importance after the opening of the Tempelhof airfield and was then used for different industrial purposes, for example in the GDR period for the production of refrigerators and truck engines. After the turn, the property remained unused for many years, so far new, forward -looking plans for permanent use have been developed.
The entire completion of the neighborhood will be sought by 2030, which makes this project a decisive factor for future urban development in Berlin. By implementing these contemporary living and commercial space, the former airfield site is to be revitalized sustainably and significantly increase the quality of life in the Johannisthal area. This not only preserves history, but also a significant step into the future.