SWA International
BrauLab - Development of the brewery site in Rathenow
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Basement
The basement is including 6 water sources which are deeply integrated into the wateruse of the property, partly as gray water, partly for the gardens on site and on the roofs. At the same moment artists are invited for creating water installations.
Ground Floor
The groundfloor is based on a combination of inner and outer spaces which are all connected.
Part of the spaces are semi to fully private spaces, part of the spaces are for public use (Playground, urban gardening, Cafehouse and "Hofladen", Multifunctional entertaining hall etc.)
3rd Floor
The property is divided into 4 private and 2 public yards. The private spaces contain gardens and waterplays.
Roof
The roof is 90% green and part of a private/urban concept, which is producing fresh vegetables on site and offers them to the people on site in the "Hofladen"
Courtyard 2
Courtyard 3 is a residential plaza and connects the vaulted cellars of the brewery with Goethestrasse in Rathenow.
BrauLab
An old brewery transformed into a hub for
co work - co live = co existence
BrewLab was founded by CEO Sebastian Wagner in 2018/2019. Located in Rathenow, a village surrounded by nature, near Berlin. The project's aim is bringing to life an inspiring environment to work & live for entrepreneurs, start-ups and
tech-innovators as well as an entertainment place for Rathenow`s residents, visitors and beer lovers.
BrewLab is also home for artists and freelancers, where they could find relax, socialize and get inspired by the peaceful and positive vibes of the green areas of Rathenow, far but close at the same time to Berlin City Center. The living with co-working spaces concept was thought to connect people and build a community where craftsmanship, science and entrepreneurship meet to 'brew ideas' and create by sharing.
The core concept of the project lies through the movement and the flow of people from one yard to another experiencing different open spaces that are in closure with both heritage and contemporary architecture.
One of the best aspects of Brew Lab is the combination of work life with the 'free time' places where one can taste a quality craft beer, having a beer tasting experience or learn 'the making of' directly from the Factory.
Life in the BrauLab
The 10,000 square meter inner-city area is ideal for transforming into themed courtyards. Each courtyard plays a special role and is distinguished by the use of existing and modern materials, creating a unique atmosphere and carrying the new identity of the place through its layers of time. The courtyards offer great residential quality and serve the purpose of providing future residents with their "third place."
Courtyard 3
Courtyard 3 is a transit courtyard for visitors to the brewery. From here, you can cross the town through the grounds of the old brewery. The growing number of cyclists finds this a place to stop and rest. A shop selling regional products provides a good outlet for local producers of coffee, honey, beer, bread, cheese, and more.
Courtyard 4
This is a purely residential courtyard. Since there are no significant buildings on the site, it is possible to create a modern urban oasis for residents, creating a high degree of intimacy and openness through sensitively interconnected small spaces. The courtyard retains its overall effect as an ensemble, and each resident finds their own designed space through tenant gardens.
