For the first time, renowned architects have revealed their concrete visions for a potential World Exhibition in Berlin scheduled for 2035. The ambitious project is gaining momentum as planners present detailed concepts for multiple locations across the German capital, including Tegel, Tempelhof, Charlottenburg, Marzahn, and Schönefeld airports and districts.
The Expo 2035 initiative is taking shape both figuratively and literally, with a growing circle of supporters and increasingly concrete planning concepts. The architectural proposals represent the first visual manifestation of what could become one of the world's most significant cultural and technological showcases in the mid-2030s.
One of the most innovative aspects of the architectural proposals involves the creation of "Kiez Laboratories" – neighborhood-based experimental spaces that could be established throughout Berlin's diverse districts. These laboratories are designed to be highly flexible installations that could potentially be placed in almost any location across the city, including floating installations on Berlin's numerous waterways.
The selection of venues spans Berlin's most iconic and historically significant locations. Tegel Airport, which ceased commercial operations, represents one potential major exhibition space, while the former Tempelhof Airport offers another historically rich venue with its massive terminal building and expansive field. The Charlottenburg district would provide a more central urban setting, while Marzahn represents Berlin's eastern districts, and Schönefeld could serve as a gateway location given its proximity to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
The architectural concepts emphasize Berlin's unique position as a city that has continuously reinvented itself throughout history. The proposed designs aim to showcase not only technological innovation but also Berlin's cultural diversity and its role as a bridge between Eastern and Western Europe. The Expo 2035 planning committee has been working to develop a comprehensive concept that would distinguish Berlin's bid from other potential host cities.
As the project moves forward, the visual presentations mark a significant milestone in Berlin's campaign to host the World Exhibition. The detailed architectural visions provide stakeholders and the public with their first concrete glimpse of how the Expo 2035 could transform various parts of the city and create lasting legacies for Berlin's urban development.
