German Heart Center Foundation Berlin

A Tech Hub with Heartbeat

Building Redevelopment, Berlin, 2025
/Health /Life Science /Tech
Cardiology practiced at the highest level, such as that at the Charité Berlin Heart Center, requires spaces that do more than just serve a functional purpose. They must facilitate exchange, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and make dialogue between clinical practice, research, and innovation a natural part of the process.

It is with precisely this vision in mind that we at Kinzo have worked on this project in collaboration with the German Heart Center Berlin Foundation.

Our starting point was our client’s perspective: a center for cardiac medicine that regularly receives national and international awards and ranks among the leading institutions in the field.

Doctors and researchers at Charité Berlin work here in highly specialized teams—recognized for their excellence in medical care, research, and patient care. This work environment called for a space that fosters both concentration and collaboration.

Our task was to translate these requirements into a sustainable work and research environment and to transform a historic building into a modern tech hub—while respecting its history and looking clearly toward the future.

Spanning approximately 800 m², the space features work, research, and collaboration areas for 20 employees that blend openness with structure: communicative spaces with flexible layouts designed for interdisciplinary dialogue, such as the former lecture hall with its integrated LED wall, the former archive with custom-built fixtures that comply with historic preservation regulations, and the open kitchen, which serves as a social hub. Clearly defined zones for focused work complement the space.

The historic elements, such as the archive shelving and the skylights, were carefully revealed and combined with contemporary materials. A finely nuanced shade of red runs through the rooms like a visual pulse, while greenery and light create a sense of airiness.
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For us and the German Heart Center Foundation, it was crucial that the building embody a commitment to quality, responsibility, and the continuous advancement of cardiology. Together with the German Heart Center Berlin Foundation, we have created a work environment that physically reflects the standards of an internationally recognized institution and puts people first.
Photography ©Clemens Poloczek I Video ©Max Schröder
Client German Heart Center Foundation Berlin
GFA 800 m²
Year 2025
Architecture Anton Adams
Typology Office, Building Redevelopment, Historic Preservation
Scope Interior Design LP 1-8
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