Berlin-Dahlem

Innovation campus FUBIC

Developments for an innovation hub in Berlin-Dahlem

Dahlem has been one of Germany’s leading centres of science for many decades. Alongside the Free University of Berlin, numerous research and scientific institutions characterise the district. FUBIC is creating a new hub for technology-oriented companies, start-ups and research institutions.

Within the joint venture, PORR is responsible for road and path construction, the installation of the telecommunications system, and the gardening and landscaping works. Emil Tepe GmbH is responsible for laying sewage and drinking water pipes, as well as constructing the outdoor lighting systems. The medium-voltage substation is being built jointly by the joint venture.

Infrastructure for a growing campus

Since spring 2023, the former military hospital has been gradually converted into the central building of the new innovation campus. It is complemented by several new office and laboratory buildings on the site. At the same time, the site’s technical and transport infrastructure is being developed. Roads, paths, pipes and utility networks are being constructed in stages and co-ordinated with the ongoing building works.

Works between new buildings, existing structures and open spaces

The construction work is taking place on a site that is already undergoing transformation. In addition to the new and existing buildings, existing open spaces as well as specific landscape features must also be taken into account. These include, amongst other things, a roughly 100-year-old oak tree and a bat roost, both of which are being preserved and protected during the construction work. The various construction activities therefore require ongoing coordination between building construction, civil engineering and landscaping.

Developments for future campus operations

As the FUBIC site is developed, roads, paths and technical infrastructure are being created step by step for the future use of the campus grounds. Alongside the installation of supply and waste disposal systems, the project focuses on coordination with the ongoing building works as well as integration into the existing campus structure within the vicinity of the Free University of Berlin.