The historic tower ruin of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin’s City West is set to undergo extensive transformation over the coming years. The redevelopment project will make the old tower accessible and experiential in a new way, as the exhibition area is to be extended to the two upper levels of the tower. KARDORFF are developing the lighting concept for both the building and the new exhibition.
This change in usage calls for a new approach to lighting as well. Rather than the facade illumination used previously, the tower will be lit indirectly by the blue light of the adjacent structures, while a warm, soft glow radiates outward through the large openings. This design will give the beloved icon a new and remarkable presence.