House Huth

Haus Huth is the only building on Potsdamer Platz originating from the German Empire that has survived the tumultuous history of Berlin virtually unscathed. It currently houses the Berlin office of the DaimlerChrysler concern.
The house, unlit until 2004, was hauled out of the darkness by the lighting design of Kardorff Ingenieure and now stands with presence in its old place surrounded on all sides by modern architecture.

Related projects

    • Bebelplatz

      Project

      Bebelplatz is one of Berlin’s most important urban squares on the main boulevard Unter den Linden. Framed by historical buildings, such as the State Opera, Cathedral of St. Hedwig, and the Humboldt University, the square is defined at nightfall by
      the uniformly lit facades. For this project, we developed a light pole which unites all the necessary modules into one very minimized form.

      Building type
      Ur­ban Space, Lu­mi­naire
      Location
      Europe, Germany, Berlin
      Project time frame
      2006
    • Schumacher Quartier

      Project

      In the Schumacher Quartier, over 5,000 flats for more than 10,000 people are being built in a lively, urban environment. Innovative construction methods, a climate-neutral energy supply, high energy standards and new models for mobility will characterise the quarter. The technologies needed for this are largely being researched and developed next door on the site of the former Tegel Airport.

      As with the neighbouring Urban Tech Republic research and industrial park, we are planning the lighting for the public streets and squares. Multifunctional light columns developed by us meet the requirements of the future-oriented and sustainable Smart City. These can be equipped in different ways and, in addition to lighting components, can accommodate technology for communication and security as well as e-charging stations.

      Building type
      Ur­ban Space, Lu­mi­naire
      Location
      Europe, Germany, Berlin
      Project time frame
      2018 — 2022
    • Paris Square

      Project

      The illumination of Pariser Platz emphasizes the horizontal areas. There is no direct lighting of the building facades. As an historical monument, the Brandenburg Gate is placed at the focus and is illuminated deep into its structure.

      Building type
      Ur­ban Space
      Location
      Europe, Germany, Berlin
      Project time frame
      2004
    • Light Master Plan Unter den Linden

      Project

      The light master plan covers the historic Berlin Mitte. The master plan was drawn up in such detail that the city and future planners will have direct information on the implementation. Now nearly ten years later, the master plan has been almost completely realized.

      Building type
      Ur­ban Space
      Location
      Europe, Germany, Berlin
      Project time frame
      2002
    • Urban Tech Republic

      Project

      A research and industrial park for new technologies is being built on the site of the former Tegel Airport. The Urban Tech Republic is to become a place of innovation for the next generation, whose most important drive is collaboration. The concept was the first commercial quarter worldwide to be awarded the DGNB platinum pre-certificate.

      For the project, we are planning the lighting of the public streets and squares. Multifunctional light columns developed by us meet the requirements of the future-oriented and sustainable Smart City. These can be equipped in different ways and, in addition to lighting components, can also accommodate technology for communication, networking and security as well as e-charging stations.

      Building type
      Ur­ban Space, Lu­mi­naire
      Location
      Europe, Germany, Berlin
      Project time frame
      2019 — 2021